Frances Hoffman, February 19, 1920 – August 9, 2012.

Frances Alma (Neuberger) Hoffman passed away peacefully Thursday, August 9, 2012 at the Davidson Health Centre at the age of 92.

Frances was the first born to John and Helen Neuberger and raised in the Wyandotte district east of Hanley with her three brothers. Frances married Delbert Hoffman of Kenaston on October 22, 1943. They raised two children on their farm in the Allan Hills district east of Hanley. In 1956 the family moved to Kenaston and took over the telephone exchange and Del became the rural lineman. In 1946 Del became an agent for Saskatchewan Government Insurance, Frances continued selling until 1992. Frances was an avid reader, always learning through the Elderhostel programs – history, art, poetry, archaeology, aboriginal culture and photography.

She was a skilled seamstress and helped with the 4H sewing program. She was a contact for community college classes where she learned many crafts, painting, macramÄ, batik, photography, making wood clocks and rock tumbling from her collected driftwood and rock collection. She made sure her grandchildren were exposed to art by taking them to the Mendel Art Gallery in Saskatoon; to the U of S observatory to see the stars and taught them bread making. Frances enjoyed going to the Saskatoon Symphony, the ballet and musical shows. She learned to curl, golf, swim and drive the combine. She was a member of the Kenaston seniors.

Frances’ greatest passion was travel. Delbert and her travelled many times into Mexico, the United States and Canada. After Delbert’s passing, Frances continued her travels to many parts of the world. She walked on the Great Wall of China, rode a camel in front of the pyramids in Egypt, saw penguins on the southern tip of Argentina; the music and architecture of Austria-Hungary, the Acropolis of Athens and saw the icebergs and polar bears in the high Arctic. She loved her Elderhostel trips to Head Smashed in Buffalo Jump, Chaco Canyon and Albuquerque. At age 70 she spent one week tenting and white-water rafting on the Nahanni River, NWT and wondered not long ago if she could do that again.

Frances moved into Primrose Chateau in Saskatoon in 1992 where she enjoyed playing cribbage, the bus outings and her all important morning coffee. In April of 2010 Frances moved to the Davidson Health Centre among the kind, teasing and caring staff. She enjoyed coffee, music and the car rides out into the country. Her last ride was to Jeanette and Bill’s 50th anniversary.

Frances was predeceased by her husband Delbert (1987), parents John (1947) Helen (Linder) (1983) Neuberger, her three brothers John and Grace, Albert, Margaret and Ina Mae, Herbert and Doris, her three sisters-in-law Leona and Gus Nygard, Esther and Irwin Lundy, Jenece and Leonard Singbeil, nephew Darryl Neuberger and her two special friends Nita Tweet and Joan Greggersen.

Frances is survived by daughter Jeanette and Bill Holder, son Albert and Joanne Hoffmann all of Kenaston; six grandchildren Rob and Cathy Holder, Johanna and Jamie Branigan, Tim and Vickie Holder, Brad Hoffmann, Blair and Pam Hoffmann, Alison and Rob Kraft, thirteen great-grandchildren – Amanda Holder, Brett Holder (Kristin), Shayne and Holly Branigan, Logan, Jorden and Brandon Holder, Avery, Teah and Faith Hoffmann, Connor, Reese and Kaylea Kraft, nieces, nephews and friend Pearl Holder.

A celebration of life was held on August 28, 2012 at 2 p.m. at Kenaston Place, Pastor Gene Whitehead officiated. At the register was her niece Judy Leswick, ushers were Clark Tweet and Cindy Carss. Urn bearers were grandson Rob Holder and Albert Hoffmann.

Grandchildren Johanna, Tim, Brad, Blair and Alison paid tribute to grandma by recalling her teaching how to look at the arts, nature, the northern lights and the prairie sky; appreciating those times they went for a swim, baking in her kitchen, going to the art gallery or just a drive. Always admiring the beauty of nature. They all had many special memories. “Do you want to go for a drive?”

Great-granddaughter Holly chose to play Cello Suite 1 by J.S. Bach. Johanna and Shayne prepared a PowerPoint presentation. A medley of favourite music was chosen, including Ava Maria by Nana Moskouri and Danny Boy by Mario Lanza.

Interment was in the Kenaston community cemetery. The Kenaston seniors served lunch. Hanson’s Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. Memorial donations may be directed to Kenaston Seniors Inc., Kenaston Cemetery Fund or donor’s choice.

A service of remembrance was held at the Davidson Health Centre on August 31. Johanna Branigan of Pickering, Ontario gave her tribute to her grandmother and great-granddaughter Holly played several cello selections.

Barlow 

Barlow, Betty Myrick passed away on Sept. 11, 2012. Betty was born in Saskatoon on Jan. 15, 1921 and grew up on the farm at Davidson. After becoming one of the first women to graduate from the College of Agriculture, U of S, she worked in Calgary and Regina, but then returned to the farm with her husband Les. The farm, her favourite place, was where she spent her last summer with her beloved Teasel. Betty was predeceased by her parents Carl Myrick and Neva Davey Myrick and her husband Les Barlow. She will be forever missed by her children, Lois (Malcolm) Wilson and Ross (Gloria) Barlow and her grandchildren, Niall Wilson and Danee Wilson. At Betty’s request, there will be no funeral service.

JOHN WILLIAM GILMOUR
August 7, 1934 – September 2, 2012

The family of Jack Gilmour are saddened to announce his passing at age 78 years after a short battle with lung cancer.  Jack is survived by the love of his life for 52 years, Karen and their three children: Lori of Calgary, Ron (Stella) of Craik and Ray (Coralee) of Edmonton; six grandchildren: George, Vivian, Ashley, Adam, Garrett and Kennedy; as well as a sister Pat (Al) of Indian Head and four Buckingham brothers-in-law: Doug (Rita), Neil, Russ and Bernie; plus numerous nieces and nephews.  Jack was born on the farm to Bill and Betty in the midst of the dirty thirties and his vocation and passion was always farming.  He took over the family farm at the young age of 21 when his own father died prematurely.  Jack expanded the operation through the years and was very proud that his son Ron has carried on as the fourth generation.  Jack was always a good neighbour and was very active in the community as a board member of the Aylesbury Curling Club, Aylesbury Skating Rink, Hallville Snowplough Club, Hallville Telephone Company, Aylesbury Farm Club and the Hustler Machinery Club.  Through the years, Jack was an avid curler and enjoyed many ‘bonspiels’ – collecting a few boxes of trophies along the way and thoroughly enjoying the social aspects of the game.  He was a loyal Craik Warriors hockey fan and in his later years he spent many hours reading and watching television becoming well versed in world politics.  The funeral service was held on Friday, September 7^th, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. in the Aylesbury Community Hall, Aylesbury, Sask.  Ann Marie Francis officiated and interment followed at Aylesbury Cemetery.  Flowers are gratefully declined.  Memorial donations in Jack’s name may be made to the Aylesbury Cemetery Fund, Box 148, Aylesbury, Sask. S0G 0B0; Aylesbury Recreation Board, Box 45, Aylesbury, Sask. S0G 0B0 or to a local charity of one’s choice.  Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane.  Todd Sjoberg, Funeral Director. 693-4550 www.moosejawfuneralhome.com

Tansley

Dora (Ashby) Tansley (retired North York teacher) passed away at Willows Nursing Home at Aurora, Ontario on Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at 104 years of age. Dora is the mother of the late Jack Tansley and his wife Shirley; grandmother of four, great-grandmother of four and great-great-grandmother of two. Dora taught school for many years, first in Bladworth area and later in Toronto.

Dora is survived by Madeleine Rhodes and family.

Interment at Memorial cemetery, Gravenhurst, Ontario.

Rowe, Amelia “Amy”

November 15, 1915 – August 21, 2012

Amy Rowe passed away peacefully with family by her side. She was predeceased by her husband Edward Alexander Rowe in 1999. She will be lovingly remembered by her six children, Allan (Aldona), Robert (Helen), Marlene (John), Ken (Jamie), Stan (Mariette), Donald (Kelly), 15 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson.  She is survived by one brother Alfred Stulberg and one sister-in-law Jean Stulberg.  She was predeceased by her brothers Martin, Gus, John, Ed and her sister Olga Smith.

Amy was born at Mankota, moved to the Davidson area where she met and married Edward Rowe in 1938. They farmed in the Davidson area until retiring to town and in 2006 Amy moved to Saskatoon to be closer to her family.  She spent the last two years at Oliver Lodge.

The family would like to express their deep gratitude to the staff at Oliver Lodge for the wonderful care Amy received.

Funeral services were held Saturday, August 25 at the Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church in Davidson, Sask.

For those so wishing, memorial donations in memory of Amy may be directed to Oliver Lodge, 1405 Faulkner Crescent, Saskatoon, Sask. S7L 3R5.

Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson in care of arrangements.

Manz

Shirley

It is with sadness but also with a sense of relief that mother Shirley Manz passed away on July 25, 2012. Shirley was the youngest child born to Robert and Mary Jane Craib and was raised in the Sprattsville district.

She was predeceased by her parents; her husband Martin, 1999; godson Darcy Peterson and other family members. She is survived by her daughter Hilda; sisters Anne Bearss and Audrey Byrd; brothers-in-law Doug Edwards, Johnny Manz (Nola) and Joe Arend; sister-in-law Joan Manz and numerous nieces, nephews and other family members.

Living on the farm she was kept busy helping out wherever she could. This carried on even when they moved to town with gardening, making pickles and wanting her jars back. Later she kept busy being part of the coffee club and the bingo games at the manor. She also liked to carry her camera and get pictures of anyone who would pose for her. On April 13, Shirley left her home and became a resident at the Davidson Health Centre until her passing. Some of the staff are going to dye their hair as of Shirley’s request, purple was the colour of choice. Ha! So don’t be alarmed if you see some bright colours. The loving care she received was greatly appreciated by the family.

The funeral was held on Monday, July 30, 2012. Rev. Ron Bestvater officiated. The pallbearers were Chad Dezotell, Rylan Dezotell, Jordan Dezotell, Laird Edwards, Johnny Renaud and Ira Renaud. Interment was in the family plot, Davidson Cemetery, Davidson, Sask.

Arrangements were in the care of Hanson’s funeral home, Davidson, Sask.