Hanley, Kenaston, Obituary

Tweet, Roy (Chuck) Lorenzo

March 15, 1923 – November 18, 2018

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Roy Tweet, formerly of Hanley, announce his passing at the Davidson Health Centre.

Left to mourn is his loving wife of 72 years, Lillian, his four children, Sharon Wilkes, Rick (Brenda), Kim (Stephen) Fenner and Pat (Les) Siroski, 9 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, also several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his mother and father, Peter and Bertha, his brother Melvin (Juanita), his sisters, Hilda (Murl) Heath, Etta (Mervyn) Barlow, Alice (John) Guy, Shirley (Clarence) Wick, Donnee Baxter, his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Lylia and Don McGregor, brother-in-laws, Bill (Jessie) McGregor, Ken (Ruby) McGregor, Ron Creed, sisters-in-law, Gerry Newman, and Edith Gould and son-in-law, Len Wilkes.

Roy was born in Kenaston, where he lived and attended school. He started farming at an early age and joined the air force in 1942. After serving a brief time, he returned home to the family farm due to his father’s illness. In 1946 he married the love of his life, Lillian McGregor, and they raised their four children. He continued to farm until 1981 when they moved to Hanley.

He loved sports including golf, hockey and curling but especially playing ball with gumbo centre. He was a 4-H leader for numerous years, a member of the Hanley Fire Department and a lifetime Legion Member.

The funeral service was held in the Hanley Centennial Hall on Friday, November 23rd at 2:00 pm. Arrangements by Hanson’s Funeral Home. Donations may be made to the Hanley Fire Department or to Teen Challenge.

Davidson, Obituary

Stephenson, Robert

Dec. 4, 1941 – Nov. 23, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Robert Stephenson announce his passing on November 23, 2018 at the Davidson Health Care Centre.

Robert is survived by his loving family: Sister Grace (Lloyd) Surkan of Regina, aunt Elsie Pearn of Calgary and uncle Walter Sander of Drumheller.

Robert also leaves to mourn his extended family; Gary and Nancy and family, Kelly and Shelley and family and Clint and Sheila and family, all of Regina, Sherry Shick of Calgary, Gail Carleton of Ontario and Candy and Mike Roach of Saskatoon, as well as numerous cousins.

Robert was born in Davidson in 1941 and attended Cherry Grove School. He worked with his parents on the farm, land kept in the family for three generations. Robert enjoyed farm life, raising livestock as well as grain farming. He finally retired in 2008 and moved into Davidson.

Robert enjoyed sports, and could be found watching local hockey and curling games during the winter. He was also fond of coffee and dinners and never missed Agribition in Regina.

As well as supporting local sporting events, Robert supported local businesses. He would often say there was no need to go to the city, “I can get that in Davidson.”

A Celebration of Robert’s Life Funeral Service was held at the Davidson United Church on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. and Robert was laid to rest with his parents at the Davidson Community Cemetery. Donations in memory of Robert may be directed to the Davidson Junior Athletic Association or the Davidson Health Trust Fund.

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

Davidson, Obituary

Schilling, Sandra Joan nee Lucki

Sandra was born on February 6, 1951 in Outlook Saskatchewan and passed away on November 25, 2018. Sandra is survived by her husband of 47 years, her two children Alison (Tom) Douglas and Clayton (Trish) Schilling and her six grandchildren Austin, Riley, Quinn, Lucas, Jacob and Ethan. Brothers Dennis (Pat) Lucki, Gerry (Rhonda) Lucki, Sisters Betty (Murray) Lloyd and Alice (Lynden) Zimmer. As well as numerous nieces and nephews.

She is predeceased by her parents Margaret and Clifford Lucki, sister Sheila and brother Donald, granddaughter Sidney Rae and parents in-law Jacob and Leah Schilling.

Sandra moved to Davidson in 1968. She met Milton Schilling and they married on October 8, 1971. Over the next 47 years they built a life together. She began her career life at the Davidson Hotel as a waitress. After an education upgrade she worked as a home care aide, later moving into the laundry position for the Davidson Hospital, Prairie View Lodge and the Davidson Health Centre. She was fortunate enough to take several years at home to be with her children, later returning back to work until she succumbed to health issues, leaving on disability. She battled COPD for 30 years. She beat lung cancer in 2011 and was diagnosed with congestive heart disease in 2017.

She passed away peacefully with family at the Davidson Hospital.

A Celebration of Sandra’s Life Funeral Service was held Thursday, Nov. 29 at 2 p.m. at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Davidson. Sandra was laid to rest in the family plot at Davidson Community Cemetery. For those so wishing, memorial donations in memory of Sandra may be directed to the Lung Association or a charity of choice.

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

Imperial, Obituary

DEMEESTER, Odiel Camiel

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.

Strongfield

Viterra to buy GDT

STRONGFIELD—Shareholders will decide next month whether to approve the sale of Gardiner Dam Terminal (GDT) Ltd. to Viterra.

The purchase price is estimated at between $27.9 and $30.3 million.

GDT’s board of directors announced Friday, Nov. 16 that the company has entered into an asset purchase agreement with Viterra, which already holds a 50 per cent interest in GDT as per a joint venture agreement entered into 18 years ago when the farmer-owned terminal was built. The sale of the remaining 50 per cent of the assets will terminate this joint venture agreement.

The purchase agreement includes all the assets associated with the grain handling aspect of the business and the crop inputs and production side of the business known as GDT AgServices Ltd.

GDT operates a grain terminal near Strongfield, along the CP Rail line and has crop production facilities at Strongfield, Broderick and Tullis.

The terminal’s service area covers a 60-mile radius around Strongfield, including the communities of Craik, Davidson, Kenaston, Eyebrow, Central Butte, Dinsmore, Beechy, Hanley, Outlook, Elbow and Loreburn.

Viterra has advised GDT that it intends to sell GDT AgServices and all its crop production assets to Riverbend Co-operative Ltd. under a separate agreement.

GDT and GDT AgServices currently employ 24 people.

Twenty-two out of the 24 people will be offered positions by either Viterra, in the grain handling facility, or Riverbend Co-op at the three crop input locations, said Shawn Graham, chief executive officer, GDT AgServices. He said the two exceptions are management positions.

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