April 8, 1931- May 23, 2020
Gerald Stanley Muirhead passed away at the age of 89 at Pioneer Lodge Moose Jaw SK.
Gerald was born in Davidson, SK and was raised on farms west of Craik, SK. He had many fond memories of riding horses to school at Craik. As an only child all the neighbouring families became his closest friends and family.
He loved riding the horse to town to play pool with the other neighbour boys. Gerald was an avid sports enthusiast, loved his dogs, horses and cattle.
He married the love of his life and faithful companion, Helen Gertrude Duff (from Davidson, SK) on Nov 21, 1953. Gerald and Helen lived west of Craik where they raised their two sons Ken and Dennis.
Gerald was very involved in the 4-H program as a member and a leader and was also a member of the Craik Lions Club. Gerald was heavily involved in Church activities where he also became an Elder.
He was a counselor for the R.M. of Craik for several years until 1978 he had to resign due to a conflict of interest when he chose an additional career to farming and became an M.L.A. for the Arm River Constituency from 1978-1995. He served with passion and tried to help as many people as he could. Gerald had a gift of remembering dates and events which were always a part of his stories for years
to come.
After retirement they resided at the farm west of Craik until moving to Moose Jaw in the fall of 2012. Gerald will be missed by his loving wife, family and friends.
Gerald was predeceased by his parents Stanley and Gertrude Muirhead and his in-laws Frank and Blanche Duff, numerous Aunts and Uncles and Cousins and many friends.
He leaves to Mourn his wife Helen and their two sons Ken, Dennis and their families. Ken & Valerie Muirhead, Trevor & Beckie Muirhead, Eli, Sam, Nicole & Trevor Radfelder, Kianna, Gavin, Harrison, Kenley, Vaughn, Laura & Shane Smith, Curtis, Austin, Blake, Grandchild Christian McArthur, his siblings Marcus & Jade.
Dennis & Lorrie Muirhead, Taylor Muirhead & Emily Krilow, Adrian, Rebecca & Jordan Phillips, Kayson, Cassidy Muirhead & Tanner Kobly.
A grave side service for the family will be held at the Craik Cemetery (Due to respecting the Covid-19 restrictions).
Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson in care of arrangements.