Firby
George Arthur Ronald (Ron) Firby aged 84 years passed away peacefully at Davidson Health Centre on Tuesday, August 12, 2014. Ron was born on the farm east of Kenaston to Jim and Eliza Firby on June 25, 1930. He attended school at McCraney School and Horseshoe Lake School. In 1945 he and his family moved to Kenaston where they took over the Y Service Station and Bulk Fuel. He worked there as a fuel truck driver getting an underage driver’s permit which he still had when he passed away. In 1947 his dad bought land so Ron helped him farm as well. In 1948 he met the love of his life Bernice (Bunny) Lindberg who worked at the Hanley Creamery. They married on June 26, 1950 in Rivers, Man. and came back to Kenaston to live across the road from his parents where the rink now stands. After ten months they moved out to the Black farm, east of Kenaston where they lived for another year. They then built a house on the west quarter of 19-30-2-3 where they moved in 1952. By the time they moved into the house they had two boys, Calvin Murray born Mar.31, 1951 and Kenneth Allen on July 11, 1952. They farmed and had chickens, pigs and cows to pay the bills. At this time he also worked for Pete George of Kenaston digging dugouts after harvest. In 1955, April 8, Donna Rae was born. At this time he also worked for D. Hoffman doing line work on telephone lines. He then worked for a contractor on the first four classrooms in the new school in Kenaston. On Aug. 20, 1962 Linda Darlene was born. Ron then worked for Con’s Construction on the next stage of Kenaston School , three classrooms and the gym. In 1964 the family moved to the Willbor Thompson farm on the west side of Davidson. On Dec. 17, 1964 Dale Ronald joined and completed the family. In 1967 Ron was elected as councillor for Willner RM where he served for 21 years, 19 as councilor and two as reeve. That same fall he also started driving school bus which he did for nine-and-a-half years and then worked as a spare driver for one-and-a-half years. He was on the Davidson Hospital Board from 1987 to 1992 and also sat on the District 15 Ag Board for 15 years. He was very community minded and hard working. Ron was predeceased by his parents Jim and Eliza Firby; also by the love of his life Bunny in 1994; and his oldest son Murray in 1969. He is survived by his children Ken (Terry) Firby, Donna (Rick) Rostie, Linda (Terry) Nordmarken, Dale (Patti) Firby; grandchildren Tracey (Dean) Palmer, Colette (Stephen) Webster, Kirk (Mel) Rostie, Kyle (Geri) Rostie, Kristyn (Carlos) Wells, Kory Nordmarken, Kari (Jim Crittenden) Nordmarken, Kalsy (Lindsay) Nordmarken, Dayna Firby, Sarah Firby, Cassie Firby; and great-grandchildren Carson and Emry Palmer, Michelle and Keagan Rostie, Ashtyn and Odin Rostie, Jadyn, Ryder, and Cohyn Wells, Paige, Haley and Larissa Crittenden, and Orrick Schiebelbein.
The funeral service was held on Tuesday, August 19, at 11 a.m. at the Davidson United Church. Private burial followed at the Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Saskatoon.

Morrison
Mary Kathleen Morrison of Davidson, Sask., passed away peacefully at the Davidson Health Care Center, July 28, 2014, age 87 with Arthur by her side. Born in Davidson March 14,1927 to Alex and Ella Low, Kathleen was the middle child in a family of five. She attended Chatham School and worked at Hoopers Store in Kenaston. On June 30, 1953 she married the love of her life Arthur Morrison.
Mom was a quiet, mild mannered, classy lady with a great sense of humour! Raised during the dirty 30’s, hardworking and being frugal were necessities of the times. You had to be able to laugh. She raised a family of five, was an avid gardener, cook and chauffeur! She drove many meals to the men in the fields, kids to swimming lessons, sports, music lessons, 4-H, not so easy when you’re 20 miles from town! In her spare time she loved reading, sewing, knitting and music. Mom loved music! She and dad loved to dance and were members of different dance clubs over the years. They still continued to dance until recently, last fall. Mom had a very strong faith and in 1995 she proudly became a member of Jehovah’s Witnesses Organization.
Predeceased by her parents; infant daughter, Jean; sister, Jean Taylor; brother, Willie Low and numerous brothers/sisters-in-law. She will lovingly be remembered by her husband of 61 years Arthur; children: Alex (Gloria) Morrison, Maureen (Ed) Kammer, Stuart (Michele) Morrison, Elaine (Kim) Sikorski, Lenora (Randy) Dulle; sisters: Dorothy Moore, Margaret Crawford; brothers/sisters-in-law: Les Taylor, Marlene Low, Leona, Justina, Elsie Morrison; 12 grandchildren: Mylo (Janel) Kammer, Rhauni (Brandon) Zoutman, Anna Bearss, Allan Morrison, Rayn (Vince) Bidinski, Brad (Mandy) Morrison, Kara Chapman, Billy (Jess) Bearss, Justine, Kole, Rhett Dulle, James Morrison; great-grandchildren: Macy, Maddax Morrison, Chaz, Kye Zoutman, Jaks Bidinski, Addy Bearss; also numerous nieces, nephews and other family members.
Thank you to all the staff at the Davidson Health Centre who helped care for mom during this difficult time. A graveside memorial gathering took place Aug 1, 2014. Arrangements entrusted to Hanson’s Funeral Home, Davidson Sask.

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.