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The Battlefords, Thursday, April 6, 2017 - Page 31
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OBITUARIES PRIOR: David Glen Prior passed away at the Riverside Health Complex, Turtleford, Saskatchewan on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at the age of 65 years. David is predeceased by: his brothers, Ross Prior and Nelson Prior; his parents, John and Hughina Prior. The Funeral Service was conducted from Mervin Community Centre, Mervin, Saskatchewan on Monday March 20, 2017 at 2:00 PM with Heather MacKinnon officiating. The organist was Noreen Williamson. The hymns were “In The Garden” and “In The Bulb There Is A Flower.” The active pallbearers were Allan Schneider, Doug MacKinnon, Dustin Ballantyne, Micheal Lins, Trent MacNab and Sever Rose. Interment was held at the Mervin Community Cemetery. Donations in memory of David may be made to the Riverside Health Complex. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at the Riverside Health Complex during David’s stay. McCaw Funeral Service Ltd., of Lloydminster, Alberta administered the funeral arrangements. ___________________________________________________ HOFFMAN: Wayne Robert Hoffman, born February 5, 1947 at Medicine Hat, Alberta to Theodore Hoffman and Mathilda Koch, passed away February 2, 2017 in North Battleford, Sask. Wayne is survived by his wife of 46 years Gisele (nee Hebert), his children Derrick & Erin (Evan & Brantley) (North Battleford), Chelsea & Geno Froese (Swift Current); Mother, Matilda (Tilly) - Medicine Hat, AB; Sisters, Kathy & Jim Schneider (Cameron, David, Lauren) - Edmonton, AB, Joanne Hoffman (Landen, Aaron, Nicolas Strube) - Calgary, AB; Nephew – Travis Hoffman (Saskatoon); Niece – Raelynn Hoffman (Calgary); Sister’s-in-law: Florette Crawford, Edmonton, Rosalie (Jerry) Frass, Regina, Trudy (Mike) Carriere, Calgary, Suzanne (Grant) Carlson – Outlook; Brother’s-in-law: Daniel (Linda) Hebert – Sherwood Park, Raymond (Linda) Hebert – North Battleford, Edward (Michele) Hebert – Sherwood Park; Numerous Nieces & Nephews. Predeceased by: Father – Theodore (Ted) Hoffman; Brother – Russell Hoffman; Sister-in-law – Linda Hoffman; Brother & Sister In Laws – Frank & Arlene Hebert; Allen Crawford. Service Of Celebration & Thanksgiving For Wayne’s Life was held Monday, March 6, 2017 - 2:00 pm at St. Joseph Calasanctius Roman Catholic Church – North Battleford, Sk. Honour Guard was formed by the K-40 & K-ettes of the Battlefords. Honorary Pallbearers were Better Home & Gardens Real Estate Agents & Staff. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. Card of Thanks Thank-you to Father Nestor Gregoire, Reverend Roger Lavoie, the Cross and Urn Bearers, Readers, the Offertory Gift Bearers, Pianist Glenn Goodman and Soloist Robert MacKay for making the Memorial Service so special. Special Thanks to Eulogist Wayne Standbrook for the awesome way you walked us through Wayne’s 69 + years of his life. After Graduating from Business College, Wayne started his Career in Management with Woolworths then Woolco taking him to various cities in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. In 1975, Wayne changed professions and became a Real Estate Agent and Property Manager in the Battlefords - spent 41 years doing what he loved. Wayne was an active member of Kinsmen & K-40 for 47 years. Also a member of the Legion and of the former Battlefords Union Hospital Board and was then appointed to the Prairie North Health Region Board. Wayne loved golfing and playing musical Instruments but most of all, he loved his family, friends and his community. Thanks to Bob MacKay & the staff at the Battlefords Funeral Service for their professional manor and kindness bestowed on the family. Thanks goes out to the St. Joseph Catholic Church Clergy & Staff for your assistance & guidance. Thanks to everyone who brought gifts of Food, Flowers, Cards, Donations in lieu and offered words of sympathy and encouragement; and a big Thanks to the Gold Eagle Events Centre Staff for the lunch they served following the Service. ___________________________________________________
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IRA BERT WHITCOMB APRIL 7, 1938 – MARCH 23, 2017 The family of Ira Bert Whitcomb is saddened to announce his passing on March 23, 2017. Ira was predeceased by his parents, Ellen and Bert Whitcomb of Saskatoon, and his brother, Lee. Ira leaves to mourn his loving wife of 50 years, Dorothy, his daughter, Ellen and his son, Wyatt, his two grandsons, Ryan and Dante Whitcomb, as well a niece, nephews and cousins. Ira was extremely proud of his children and grandchildren and bored many acquaintances with his stories of their accomplishments. Ira experienced many interesting occupations, including several successful business ventures. He was very proud to have the Canadian Coast Guard issue his Passenger Ferry Salt Water Masters Licence. He finished his working career as the licensed master on the Sidney and Portland Islands Parks Ferry, a labour of love. Interment will be beside his parents in the family burial plot in Woodlawn Cemetery, Saskatoon, at a later date. Donations may be made to the Cancer Foundation, Kidney Foundation or charity of your choice. ___________________________________________________ ELLIOTT: In Loving Memory of Kenneth Douglas Elliott, born March 17, 1960 at Belleville, Ontario, passed away March 25, 2017 in Battleford, Saskatchewan. Ken is survived by his loving family: brother Don and his family: Syndee and her three children: Benjamin, Samuel & Rebecca; Matthew, Robert and James; sister-in-law Richelle and her family: Kelsey (fiancé Peter), Brendon and Jordan; his uncle Ben & aunt Norma and his aunt Jean; numerous cousins. Predeceased by his parents, Evan and Donna Elliott and by his brother, Tom. Celebration Of Life was held on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. from “The Garden Chapel” - Battlefords Funeral Service, North Battleford, Saskatchewan with Officiant Mrs. Joyce Salie. Shared Memories were given by Robert Elliott. Music Ministry: Pianist - Mrs. M. Junice Headley; Hymn Selections: “In The Garden” & “Amazing Grace”. Honourary Pallbearers were His family and friends. Memorial Donations are requested to Saskatchewan Association of Rehabilitation Centres (SARC), 111 Cardinal Crescent, Saskatoon, SK S7L 6H5. Private Interment was at City Cemetery, North Battleford, SK. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. ___________________________________________________ HOEY: In Loving Memory of Patricia Elizabeth Hoey, born October 13, 1937 at Kinistino, SK., passed away March 19, 2017 in North Battleford, SK. Pat is survived by her loving children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Deborah Patricia (Mark) Toole & family: Meaghen (Erikk) Isfeld Hudson; Erin; Daryl Clifford (Glenda) Hoey & family: Jennifer (Jay) Simpson - Emmalee, MacKenzie & Alex, Cheryl (Aaron) Long - Amy; Allan Marshall (Lorraine) Hoey & family: Ashley & Marshall. Predeceased by her parents: John Henry & Edith Sarah Marshall; brother, Bill Marshall. Celebration Of Life was held on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. from Third Avenue United Church, North Battleford, SK with Officiant Rev. Frances Patterson. Shared Memories were given by Maureen Bain. Music Ministry: Glenn Goodman - Organist/Pianist; Third Avenue Sanctuary Choir; Ilene Wettergreen – Director - “Make Me A Channel Of Your Peace” & “The Lord’s Prayer”; Hymn Selections: “How Great Thou Art”, “In The Garden” & “In The Bulb There Is A Flower”. Nurses Honor Guard were Friends representing Mom’s Profession. Honourary Pallbearers were All who loved and shared Mom’s life. Urn Bearers were Deborah, Daryl and Allan. Private Inurnment was at Prairie Willows Interment Garden City Cemetery, North Battleford, SK. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. ___________________________________________________
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GRANT: Neal Donald Grant October 26th, 1939 – March 27th, 2017. Neal Donald Grant was born on October 26th, 1939; the youngest of five children of John and Mary Grant. He was born and raised on a farm just south of Glenbush. Neal was very active in 4H as a young man and graduated from the Glenbush High School. In his younger years, he worked in many locations throughout the province and while working in Prince Albert, he met the love of his life -Angeline Mackie. They got married in May of 1963. They made their home in North Battleford where he worked at Saskatchewan Wheat Pool until his retirement. Of this marriage came two daughters, Darcia and Bonnie and they blessed him with five grandchildren in total. Angeline passed away in 1989. Neal’s love of sports was reflected through his coaching of ladies softball for many years and becoming Battlefords North Stars # 1 fan for over 40 years. He was also an avid Toronto Blue Jay’s fan. Neal loved gardening and he especially loved his flowers. He showed his generosity and kindness as he shared his produce with local neighbors and proved to be a strong driving force in the planning of the Grant Family Reunions. Neal was an avid coffee and tea goer and his presence will be missed. Neal was predeceased by his wife Angeline Mackie; his parents John and Mary Grant; and brothers Garry & Gethyn; as well as numerous relatives. He is survived by his daughters Darcia (Brian) Clark of Texas and their children Brady, Magan, Morgan and Jordan; and Bonnie (Richard) Risling of Wilkie, Sask. and their children; Courtney, Celina and Kyle; his brother Lorne (Ann) of Saskatoon; his sister Margret (Irv)Nowak of Edmonton, Alberta and special cousins Fred Grant and Lil Luthje. A Memorial Service for Neal was held on Friday March 31, 2017 at the Chapel of Sallows and MacDonald - Wilson and Zehner Funeral Home with Mrs. Joyce Salie officiating. Interment followed reception at Hyde Park Cemetery, Sandwith, Saskatchewan. Condolences for the family may be left at www.SallowandMcDonald.com. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Wally Markewich of Sallows and McDonald - Wilson and Zehner Funeral Home.
IN MEMORIAM
Remembering Neal Grant March 31, 2017
As his cousin I knew him for all his 77 years, including his several years in the Glenbush 4-H, but only in the last few did we really do enough things together to develop the closeness that we have recently enjoyed. The Clan Grant reunions were successful largely because Neal dug out the phone numbers or addresses of relatives some of us had hardly known of, let alone met. And he phoned everyone he could. In memory of his zeal for keeping the descendants of James and Margaret Rose Grant in contact with each other, we must now find in a younger member of the clan who will have the enthusiasm and energy to gather us again as a clan. His one-line jokes and his infectious humour that cracked the ice on many people’s problems, will be long remembered as he brought smiles to many sober faces. And I think Neal will be remembered by the many people for whom he always had a helping hand or a ride if that was needed. Our cousin Margrete Olson was one of his priorities and he was very disappointed when she moved
away to Paradise Hill and he could no longer be close enough to be of help for her. He stimulated my sister Lil and me to make several trips to visit that fine lady who is now 97. I mentioned my sister Lil. I think that Neal phoned her more often than I do. He forever wanted to help her with any problem that she might have if he found her worrying about something, and his calls always cheered her up. He didn’t seem to have problems himself. Most people have not heard about his deep concern about the Hyde Park Cemetery where his ashes were interred. Neal wasn’t concerned just about his own family, he was concerned that many graves had no markers of any kind to remind us all of the people who at one time were a part of our community. I feel guilty that only some inquiries were made and those graves are still unmarked. On the positive side, our community hall board has established a cemetery fund and hopefully some of us will take up that challenge Neal has left us. He was one of a kind, and I, Fred Grant, and all who knew him, will miss Neal.