March 21, 1929 – November 22, 2018
Odiel Camiel Demeester passed away November 22, 2018 at Oliver Lodge at the age of 89 years. Odiel was born on the family farm nine miles west of Imperial. He attended school at Rolling Ridge country school until Grade 8. He successfully worked on the farm until 1976. He moved to Poor Boot Acres north of Martensville working as a crop adjuster for Saskatchewan crop insurance. In 2007 Odiel retired to Saskatoon. In Odiel’s life there was never enough daylight as there was always something that needed to get done. The family farm was always open to anybody that wanted to stop by and visit anytime of the day or night; it was the gathering point for young and old alike. He enjoyed raising his dogs, refurbishing furniture, collecting antiques and going to auctions. Odiel was very passionate about any projects he started and proud of his accomplishments. Stories, wit and humor will be memories everyone will cherish. Family was his most precious possession. He was the loving father of Shannon and Janie Demeester of Telfordville, AB; Laurel Janzen and Harry Janzen of Waldheim, SK; Roxi Demeester of Saskatoon, SK; and Alann Demeester of New Westminster, B.C. He will also be dearly missed by his 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Odiel will also be lovingly remembered by Yvonne, Shay, Troy, Cole, Hazel, Corri, Lance, Caleb, Liam, Marshall and Jackson, Dylan, Devon and Kristin, Dustin and Hoy, Emmile and Jorden, Michael, David, Katie, Alexis, Josie, Riley, Hudson, Leo. He was predeceased by his parents, Emily and Camiel; sisters, Mary, Yvonne, Agustia, Lea and Clara; twin brothers, Peter and Paul. A special thanks to Dalmeny Care and Oliver Lodge for providing compassionate care for Odiel. A private service was held. Donations in Odiel’s memory may be made to Unicef Canada (1716 – 16 Avenue NW, B001, Calgary, AB T2M 0L7). Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.hillcrestmemorial.ca
Arrangements entrusted to Hillcrest Funeral Home, Saskatoon, SK 306-477-4400.