Francis Albert Alexander “Happ” Branson was born on April 27, 1932 at Oxbow, Saskatchewan. He passed away on November 6, 2014 in Camrose, Alberta at the age of 82 years.
He is survived by his wife Florence; two daughters Patti-Jo (Allan) and Vicki Lynn (Eugene); numerous grandchildren, family and friends.
Happ was predeceased by his daughter Bonnie Lee and granddaughter Heather Jean.
A memorial service was held at 2 p.m., Saturday, November 15, 2014 at Weber`s Mount Pleasant Chapel in Camrose, Alberta. Cremation has taken place and inurnment will follow at a later date in Saskatchewan.
Memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the Diabetes Association.
Weber Funeral Home, Camrose, Alberta, 780-672-3131.

Donald Vere Gust passed away on October 27, 2014 peacefully at the age of 87 with his wife by his side after a several-year struggle with Parkinsons. Don was born June 22, 1927 to Gottlieb (Leo) and Charlotte Gust. He was survived by his sister Phylis Amerongen, his wife Suzanne, his daughters Connie (Art), Joanne (Les) and Judy (Mike). He has five grandchildren, Don (Shirley), Jolene (Suren), Keeya (Khalil), Jackie (Tyler) and Kyle. He also had four great-grandchildren, Jalil, Kayden, David and Anthea. Don was predeceased by son David.
Don Gust was a resident of Davidson Health Centre where he received excellent care from March 2013 until his passing.
His life was celebrated on November 1, 2014 at his funeral at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church where he was surrounded by friends and family.
The Don Gust family wants to express their gratitude to all those who have been so supportive in the last few years and the days up to and including the funeral. Life was made much easier by their support, care and compassion.
Hanson’s Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

It is with great relief but sadness that we announce the passing of Fern LePoudre on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at the age of 86. Fern was born to Al and Anne Reeves on Sept. 7, 1928 in Imperial district. On October 28, 1948 she married Octave LePoudre. To this union there are seven children, 17 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren: Daughter Brenda, son Corey (Crystal), daughter Morgan; daughter Crystal (Vance) children Dameon, Brayton, Madison, Bryant and Chyanna; Son Allen Joseph (Rose Marie), daughters Karen Kaye (Trevor); Kristi (Gerry) children Kiera, Declan and Kinley; Tonia (Elmer), son Raymond; Son Glen (Marnie) daughters Bobbie-Jo (Roland), children Jasmine, Derian, Randy and Robin; Natasha (Kevin), children Kyle, Kassey and Kloe; Son Keith (Faith), daughters Jadean (Blair), children Lincoln and Colton; son Andrew (Natasha), children Nathan and Nixon; and daughter Ashton; Son Monte (Holly), daughter Dana (Tony), children Wyatt and Emma; and son Darnel; Daughter Marie (Larry), son Kailin and daughter Jurrai; and Daughter Donna (Brett), daughters Brooke and Jordan, and son Jesse.
Fern was proud of her family and encouraged them in whatever they chose to do. She remembered all birthdays and special days which she always had marked on a calendar. She was a very hard worker on the farm while the family was growing with gardening, cooking and looking after the family making sure they were clean and fed. She made sure we all attended church and Sunday school. She was involved with our activities. The door was always open to anyone.
Fern’s legacy will be her large family, her ability to coordinate and communicate within the family plus her devotion to her husband Octave.
Fern was predeceased by husband Octave; son-in-law Jim Gottschalk; great-grandson Pacee McLaren; mother and father Al and Anne Reeves; sisters Edna, Pearl and Barbara; and brother David.
Mass was held on Monday, October 27, 2014 at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Davidson. Interment was in family plot in Davidson cemetery. Donations to Davidson Health Centre Trust Fund or charity of your choice.
Arrangements entrusted to Hanson’s Funeral Home.

“Bill” William Andrew Holder
1940 – 2014
It is with great sadness that the family announces the death of “Bill” William Andrew Holder.
With his signature positive attitude he fought and beat cancer in 2007 only to have it re-emerge in
2013. He passed away just after his 74th birthday on Oct. 14, 2014 at Davidson Health Centre. Bill was born in Davidson, Sask. on Sept 22, 1940 (a 40 model) the eldest of four sons to Pearl (Aikins) and Harold Holder. Bill leaves to mourn his loving wife of 52 years Jeanette (Hoffman); son Rob (Cathy), Kenaston; daughter Johanna (Jamie) Branigan, Pickering, Ont. and son Tim (Vickie), Kenaston; grandchildren Amanda, Saskatoon, Brett (Kristin), Logan and Jorden all of Lloydminster, Shayne Branigan, Ottawa, Ont., Brandon, Saskatoon and Holly Branigan, Pickering, Ont.; his mother Pearl (98); brother Ron (Diane), Wainwright, Alta.; brother Don, Saskatoon; brother-in-law Albert (Joanne) Hoffman, Kenaston; as well as many nieces and nephews. Bill was predeceased by his father Harold (1970), brother Tom (1990) and nephew Ambrose (2007).
The love of the land and farming was Bill’s career his whole life. Like every other year since 1959 he seeded the crop and summerfallowed this spring even though he was tired. Hearing that the crop was off and in the bin in good shape made him very happy. At an early age he developed his other passion, vehicles in particular Chev’s. Mechanically Bill could make a Chevy purr like a kitten. Bill built telephone lines and was lineman for Kenaston Rural Telephone Co. and worked as a telephone operator. He was a volunteer fireman for over 30 years and served as deputy chief for some. He was a member of the Kenaston Lions Club. Bill served as a board member and president of the Kenaston Credit Union. He was on the board of directors in Craik and Nokomis for CCIL Co-op Implements. Ron Hamre sparked a fascination for radios and electronics. Bill talked to lots of truckers on the CB and became a Ham Operator VE5ACG in the 70’s communicating around the world. Bill was an active member of the Kenaston Seniors Club seeing the coffee was on and the pool equipment was ready to go. He had an incredible thirst for history and collected a library of local history books. He had an enviable memory to retain countless details. He enjoyed working on the Kenaston 2005 Kith ‘n Kin Book contributing many memories with dates and land locations. Bill and Jeanette enjoyed many trips with family and friends. Cypress Hills was a favourite place. Being a member of the Saskatoon Antique Auto Club meant touring with many wonderful car enthusiasts. In 2000 they circled the whole province. Bill was sure to see that his collectible Chev cars such as the 1937, 1940, 1951, 1964 SS convertible along with the 1946 ½ ton had equal road time. The last tour was this summer with the Scattered Spokes to Paradise Hill. Bill stated in his last days that “he had had a good run”. Bill leaves us “All the way in my Chevrolet”. The celebration of Bill’s life was held on Saturday, October 25, 2014 at 2 p.m. at Kenaston Place in Kenaston. Memorial donations may be made to the Kenaston Seniors Inc. Box 361 or the Kenaston Public Cemetery Society Box 24 S0G 2N0 or a charity of the donors choice. Arrangements entrusted to Hanson’s Funeral Home.

Wayne Anderson Jack
November 16, 1939 – October 30, 2014
The family of Wayne Anderson Jack are saddened to announce his passing on October 30 at the age of 74 in his home in Edmonton, AB. He was a beloved son to Bill and Alice, brother to Anna Daughn, husband to Debra, father to Morley (Barbara), Cindy (Ken), Trevor, Jason, Lori and Matthew (Kelsey), grandfather to Lindsay, Rebecca, Jason, Tamara, Kyle, Teri, Madison and Reid, and great-grandfather to Isaiah.
Wayne was a builder of partnerships and friendships and valued the many people he met throughout his lifetime.
A celebration of his life will be held on November 8, 2014 at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Saskatoon, SK. It is his wish we gather to share a smile and a story – in lieu of flowers, donations should be made to the charity of your choice.