Reich, Molly

Molly Rose Reich passed away at the Davidson and District Health Centre on Oct. 27, 2015.

Molly was born on March 27, 1914 on the Herauf farm, near Davin, Sask. east of Regina. Her parents Joseph and Florence raised 15 children, seven boys and eight girls. Molly, being the fourth oldest, had a lot of house and farm chores at a very young age. The love of singing this family shared will be remembered for many generations. At the age of 11 Molly joined the choir at St. Peter’s Colony. On Jan. 22, 1934 she married Valentine Reich at the Colony. They then farmed in the Craik and Davidson area, moving into Davidson in 1948. They raised two sons and two daughters and shared 50 happy, loving years together.

Molly loved singing at family gatherings, the Catholic Church Choir, the Seniors Centre and the Sweet Adelines. She bowled, curled, loved playing cards and bingo and was a 60-year member of the Catholic Women’s League.

Molly is survived by her children: Ron (Beada) Reich of Davidson, Norbert (Elaine) Reich of Davidson, Shirley (Bruce) Leier of Girvin, Valerie (Reg) Saunders of Nelson, B.C.; 19 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren and 23 great-great-grandchildren; sister Rose Selinger, sister Irene Ell, brother Jimmy Herauf, sisters-in-law Pauline Herauf; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Molly was predeceased by her parents, husband Valentine, her sisters Nellie Drewold, Katie Ell, Margaret Selinger, Odelia Becker, Teresa Tachauer, her brothers Frank, Tony, Jacob, Simon, Celest, Clement, grandson Colin Reich and her great-grandchild Aaron Campbell.

Molly’s prayer service will be held Monday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Davidson. Molly’s funeral service will be held Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 1 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church. For friends so wishing, memorial donations in her memory may be made to Davidson and District Health Foundation or the charity of your choice.

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