Nelson
John (Jack) Nelson, aged 90 years, passed away peacefully at Davidson Health Centre on Sunday, July 20, 2014 with family at his side. Jack was born May 23,1924 at Stalwart, Saskatchewan. After receiving his education at Davenport School, a short walk from his childhood home, he began farming. He married Grace Thresher April 16, 1952. He worked very hard and was always ready to lend a helping hand to family and friends when needed. Jack loved gardening and picking berries, woodworking, playing cards, dancing, and old time music. Jack loved his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren very much and loved to attend their functions. His infectious smile will be remembered by all that ever met him. Jack will be deeply missed by his loving family of five children, 16 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Children: Evelyn Zehr (Fred Kirby), Gilbert (Michele) Nelson, Judy (Brent) Anderson, Mary (Rodney) Measner and Clifford (June) Nelson; grandchildren: Cory (Ila) Zehr, David (Michelle Dominey), Kimberly (Chad) Mercier, Dawn (Dennis) Bennett; Jeffrey (Sandi) Nelson, Jeremy (Nicole) Nelson, Trevor Nelson and Travis Nelson; Michael (Aimee) Anderson, Marian (Tyler) Ward, Denise Anderson (Keegan McNab); Holly (Justin) Otte and Dane Measner (Nicole Cooper); Lexie Nelson, Jonathan Nelson, and Ryan Nelson; great-grandchildren: Nathan and Jacob Zehr, Matthew Tuplin (Savanah Wright); Haileigh and Mason Mercier; Blair and Bek Bennett; Shayla and Makayla Nelson; Jaxon Nelson; Logan and Davin Anderson; Owen and Ethan Ward; Taylor Otte; and great-great-granddaughters: Anika and Sienna Tuplin; brothers-in-law: Donald Hahn and George Thresher; sisters-in-law: Dolores Nelson and Verna Nelson; numerous special family members. Jack was predeceased by his parents William and Martha Nelson; loving wife Grace Nelson (Thresher) (2011); grandson Allen Nelson; infant sister; brothers Bill and Robert Nelson; sisters-in-law LuEtta Thresher, Hazel Hahn and Bernice Federspiel; brother-in-law Russell Federspiel. The Funeral Service/Celebration of Jack’s life was held Saturday, July 26, 2014, 2 p.m. at Liberty Memorial Hall, Liberty, Saskatchewan conducted by Rev Diane Eurig. Memories were given by grandchildren: Marian Ward and Michael Anderson. Honorary Pallbearers were all who shared in Jack’s life. Active Pallbearers were grandsons: Cory Zehr, Travis Nelson, Jeffrey Nelson, Jeremy Nelson, Michael Anderson and Dane Measner. Interment followed at Liberty Cemetery. Memorial donations were directed to: Liberty Cemetery Fund, Davidson Health Care Foundation Trust, Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of your choice. Lunch was served by Liberty Funeral Lunch Group. Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson were in care of arrangements.

Mooney
Aaron Lynn Mooney, age 39, was born on October 12, 1974 in Saskatoon to Dave Mooney and Karen Moir. He was the oldest of three children and grew up on the family farm west of Imperial. He attended school in Imperial and worked on the farm from an early age. Aaron became a heavy-duty equipment operator, working all over Saskatchewan and Alberta, in the oil patch and as hired hand at harvest time for local area farmers. He enjoyed hunting, farming, quading, all things John Deere and driving the country roads, spending time with his boys Carter and Trevor. Aaron died unexpectedly, as a result of an accident, on Friday, July 11, 2014. He was predeceased by his brother Eric Mooney and uncle Larry Moir. Aaron is survived by Candace Gross and their two boys Carter and Trevor Mooney; his parents David Mooney and Karen Moir; sister Anita (Shane Smith); grandparents Norman and Cleone Mooney and Dale and Molly Moir; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and two nieces. Aaron’s ashes were spread on the farm July 21. His family thank you for attending and invite you for lunch and a cold one, and a time to share some stories and memories. For those so wishing donations to the Mooney Family Trust c/o Affinity Credit Union, Box 40, Simpson, Sask., S0G 4M0 would be appreciated.
A private family memorial service was held at the Imperial Community Centre,
Imperial, Sask. on Friday July 18 at 3 p.m.
Officiating was Grant Mooney. Honourary pallbearers were all his family and friends; urnbearers were Carter and Trevor Mooney; ushers were Ryan Kelly and Jason Federspiel; Tribute video by Janice McEachern.
A private family interment was held.
For online condolences, tributes or to make a donation please visit www.fotheringham-mcdougall.com

Shymko, Mike
Michael Bernard Shymko passed away at the Davidson Health Centre on Sunday, June 29, 2014 at the age of 88.
Mike was born on January 26, 1926 on the homestead two miles west of Cudworth, Sask. He was the sole survivor and youngest of 11 children born to Karl and Katherine Shymko. His brothers and sisters were John, Annie, Adolph, Bertha, Louis, Lillian, Pete, Ella, Helen #1 and Helen #2.
In 1928 the Shymko family moved to a farm eight miles NW of Bladworth, Sask. In 1940 they settled 10 miles north of Davidson, Sask. Mike attended Silver Lake School and farmed all his life. He retired from farming in 1995 and sold the land to Larry and Judi Packet.
Mike had a talent for gardening and landscaping. In 1942 he planted 8,000 shelter belt trees by hand. In later years he planted thousands more with a tree planter. He also helped to build, renovate and paint many farm buildings. Mike and his brothers Louis and Pete moved to Davidson in 1976, but continued to farm from town. Mike was a great gardener and soon won The Town of Davidson “Most Beautiful Yard Award” for a number of years including four years in a row. It was common to see family and friends helping Mike in his yard and garden. The last few years Mike managed to maintain this virtually on his own. He generously shared his harvest bounty with many local families.
Mike was a great entertainer and loved company. When the Shymko brothers built a chicken coop on the farm, Mike asked that an extra 15 feet be added to the building to be used for entertaining. He called it “The Purple Party Shack”. It was complete with finished interior walls, power, record player, eight track player and couches and chairs. Over the years Mike also entertained his guests playing guitar and singing along to Country and Western music, as there was no other kind.
Mike described his brother Louis as the cattleman, his brother Pete as the horseman and he described himself as the Playboy. He was well known for organizing family barbecues on his patio, singing his favourite song Muletrain and always having Sunday beverages.
Mike was a great collector. His largest collection was salt and pepper shakers. They were displayed on custom-made shelves, behind glass to avoid frequent dusting. He also collected spoons, hats, coins, Avon cologne bottles, beer steins and many other items. Mike was also an avid Franklin mint collector of plates. Many of these plates were displayed at the fellowship following Mike’s funeral mass. It was his request that everyone take a plate home in memory of him.
Mike also enjoyed auctions. His most famous acquisition was a 1952 Ford half ton known as Old Purple and presently is being restored. He also did a little travelling, often referring to Vegas as the trip of his lifetime.
Mike took great pride in his accomplishments, his truck, his collectibles, yard, garden and his pictures. He spent many hours organizing a wall of fame of family photos with each family having their own section. After many years, Marian convinced Mike to share his pictures so she could make him a video slide show that he could watch on TV. Whenever we took pictures of Mike he would say “let me see” and then he would say “that’s pretty good, take another one”. Recently Marian and Debbie teamed up to organize his pictures and added his favourite music to the video. Mike was able to watch this video in the comfort of his home. He was very proud of all he had accomplished in his life and thought it was the greatest thing ever.
Over the years Mike also enjoyed dancing, fishing, Bingo, VLTs and most of all coffee time with friends. He was well known for his daily coffee routine of going to Keeper’s Restaurant at 11 a.m. after watching his favourite TV show “The Price is Right”.
Mike was able to remain at home, spending the last two weeks in hospital after falling and breaking his hip. He remained a source of strength and determination that carried us all during his courageous battle with lung cancer.
Mike was a very loving and generous man. He took great pride in what he had accomplished in his lifetime. He shared his life with us, through his pictures, entertaining, telling stories and giving generously to those in need. He was a step-dad, grandpa, uncle and good friend to many.
Most of all and with great pride and tears, we would like to tell you a job well done Uncle Mike! Rest in Peace in your heavenly garden and Purple Party Shack. Your lifetime of memories will always be in our hearts. We love you and miss you.
Mike will be greatly missed by very special nieces, nephews, friends and his companion of 40 years, Agnes Sarich. He was honoured to be a step-dad and grandpa to her children and their extended families.
Mike was predeceased by his parents Karl and Katherine Shymko and his brothers and sisters, John (1982), Annie (1977), Adolph (1995), Bertha (2010), Louis (1981), Lillian (1967), Pete (1991), Ella (2001), Helen #1 (1919) and Helen #2 (1988).
The Vigil of Prayer Service was held on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 presided by Larry Packet. The funeral Mass was held on Thursday, July 3, 2014 celebrated by Rev. Father Joseph Gym-Austin. Both services were held at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Davidson, Sask. Interment will be held at a later date in the family plot, Davidson Cemetery, Davidson, Sask.
Memorial donations may be directed to the Davidson and District Health Foundation, Davidson Cemetery Fund or a charity of your choice.
Hanson’s Funeral Home was in care of arrangements.

McIvor, Jay
After a well-lived life of 89 years, Jay died peacefully at the Wascana Grace Hospice with his wife of 22 years by his side. Born July 28, 1924 in Davidson, Jay was the seventh and youngest child of James and Annie McIvor. Jay and his first wife Bird farmed in the Girvin area for many years. Jay was very active in ball, hockey and curling- both playing and coaching. During his farming years they mourned the loss of two infant children and an adopted son Michael at the age of 19. A few years after the loss of his wife Bird he retired from farming and moved to Regina where he resided with his second wife Dorothy. Upon her passing he moved to Davidson. Jay spent many hours restoring old farm equipment including his award winning threshing machine. Jay was proud to show his antique farm equipment at threshing bees held on the McIvor land with the help of many friends and family. In 1992 Jay married Jean Hodgins and acquired an extensive family. Jay quickly adjusted to his new family and Grandpa Jay was loved by them all. In 2013 Jay and Jean moved to Regina due to health issues where he resided until his passing. On July 8 a beautiful graveside service was held in the Girvin cemetery with Reverend Diane Eurig officiating. Honorary pallbearers were all friends who shared in Jay’s life. Orla White and Norma McNabb attended the register. Pallbearers were Larry McLaren and Ross Leachman. The grandchildren delivered the eulogy. Family requested donations made in Jay’s memory be made to any local charity. He is survived by wife Jean and her family which includes nine grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews. Jay was predeceased by his parents Annie and James McIvor; first wife Bird; second wife Dorothy; son Michael McIvor, an infant son and an infant daughter; sisters Belle (Ken) White and May (Albert) Page; brothers Wilbert (Faere) McIvor, Allan (Margaret) McIvor, Stan (Hazel) McIvor and Charles McIvor; also other McIvor family members. Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson was in care of arrangements.

Meiklejohn, Ilene
Ilene Joyce Meiklejohn of Hanley, SK
December 3, 1935 – June 25, 2014
Ilene married George Meiklejohn on Nov. 4, 1955. They have two children Greg (Michele) and Vicki (Kevin) and four grandchildren: Steven, Jordan, Shelli and Shawn. Ilene was predeceased by her daughter Shelli in February 1980.
Ilene requested that no funeral service be held. A family burial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of your choice.

Rae, Robert
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Robert George Rae, age 73, of Imperial, Sask. on June 9, 2014. Robbie was born on June 28, 1940 to George and Mary Rae at Simpson, Sask., and was the eldest of six children. He grew up on the Rae family farm, nine miles west of Imperial and his family moved to town in 1951. Robbie met the love of his life, Margaret Burkitt in 1962 and in January of 1964 they were married and have resided in Imperial ever since. Robbie worked for Mel-Cam industries for 10 years and in 1975 began a 25-year career with Cameco, working at the Collins Bay Uranium mine. He retired from the mine in 2000 and during his retirement years, Robbie worked for local farmers during seeding and harvest. Robbie enjoyed spending his summers at the family cabin at Etter’s Beach. He also enjoyed his grandchildren’s activities and spent hours in the rink watching their hockey and ringette games and many other activities. Robbie stayed busy working around the yard in town and at the lake keeping them in immaculate condition. Robbie is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Margaret; four sons, Dean (Shirley), Trent (Cindy), Steven (Charlene) and Michael, and seven grandchildren; Carter, Katrina, Josh, Luke, Maria, Max and Ben. He is also survived by three brothers and two sisters; Jim (Diana), Glen (Lynn), Daryl (Debbie), Jean (Jim) Baird, Judy (Dave) Symington. He is also survived by his mother-in-law Lil Burkitt, brother-in-law Gilbert (Gail) Burkitt, sisters-in-law Barb (Brian) Potts, Eileen (Roy) Lamarsh, and numerous nieces and nephews and cousins. Robbie was predeceased by his parents Mary and George Rae, father-in-law Arnold Burkitt and brother-in-law Donald Burkitt. Robbie’s family thank you for attending. For those so wishing donations to Long Lake Valley Health Foundation, Box 88, Imperial, Sask., S0G 2J0 would be appreciated.
The funeral service for Robbie was held June 14, 2:00 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church in Imperial, Sask. with Dr. Kathleen James-Cavan officiating. Honorary pallbearers were Robbie’s family and friends. Bob and Audrey McCallum attended the register, Doug Burkitt and Alan Rae were the ushers and Sharon Crittenden was the organist. Pallbearers were Josh Rae, Luke Rae, Carter Rae, Maxwell Rae, Kevin Rae and Scott Lamarsh. Dean Rae delivered the eulogy. Interment took place at Imperial Cemetery. For online condolences, tributes or to make a donation please visit www.fotheringham-mcdougall.com