It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of our father, grandfather and great-grandfather on Dec. 21, 2011 at the Davidson Health Centre. Born Feb. 5, 1921, in Davidson, Sask., he grew up on the family farm, married Margridt Svenning in 1943, and started their farm and family west of Davidson. He is predeceased by his wife Margridt, brothers Ernie, Roy and Earl, sisters-in-law Helen, Leila, Olga and Hazel, and son-in-law David Anderson.
He is survived by his children, Frida (Ernie) Paetsch, Verna Anderson, Lyle (Jackie) Johnson, Gordon (Caroline) Johnson, Carl (Maxine) Johnson and Carol (Peter) Sarich, 16 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Ruth Foster, brother Ralph (Maureen) Johnson, and sisters-in-law Peggy Johnson and Ingrid Kaldor.
A funeral service was held Dec. 29, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Davidson, Sask., followed by lunch. The committal service was at Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery, west of Davidson. Memorial donations can be made to a charity of one’s choice.