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Weyburn Review, Weyburn, Saskatchewan -- May 13, 2020
Obituaries
Obituaries
Ronald Lyle Lutz
December 20, 1935 - May 3, 2020 Ron Lutz gave the last of his heart to his bride Burnelle, May 3rd, 2020. Ron quoted the Statler Brothers song “I’ll go to my grave loving you”. Myrtle and Guy Lutz took delivery of their final farm hand Ronald Lyle Lutz, December 20,1935. Born to a farmer and his wife. Some dusty and challenging years lay ahead. A mere seventeen years later with the passing of his Father, Ron found himself CEO, Operations Manager and lead hand on the land his Father had worked so hard to provide for his Family. Myrel, Evelyn, Fern, Willard, Howard and Leonard, his older siblings, with a vote of confidence, felt Ron was the boy, now man, for this daunting but necessary life’s calling. Farming was Ron’s life. He and his Mother carried on but it took more than just farming to pay the bills. Never without winter work, Ron did whatever it took to ensure he and his Mom paid the bills, so to speak. Not a winter came and went without Ron skinning cat or hauling something somewhere. He loved to drive. For many years after harvest he and his Mom would hit the highway, generally headed East or South visiting friends and relatives all over North America. Ron’s faith in God, instilled in his upbringing, brought him to be influential in the lives of so many young people as leader of the Yellow Grass Church of Christ youth group for over twenty seven years. Youth group conferences near and far, Ron was literally always in the driver’s seat making it happen. It was the spring of 1973 when Ron met his life partner Burnelle, married her and moved her entire city brood to the farm. It was to be an exciting and challenging time for Ron with this ready-made family of five. He scratched and shook his head more than once at these kids who knew nothing of farm life but were eternally grateful for his kindness, love and willingness to shoulder the cross and raise them up. One of his favorite songs “You raise me up” will play on eternally for Ron in the company of his Savior. Later on, his Grandchildren came to take their place as part time summer helpers on the farm.... These two boys were a true blessing to Ron who immersed them as much as he could in the joys and virtues of farm life. Ron’s temperament was kind, fair and just. Truly, the man did not have a mean bone in his body nor was he ever known to get angry. At least not outwardly. Ron knew people all over the land and the truth was, he never had an unkind word to say about anyone. Ron enjoyed writing poetry, from insights about life to romantic verses for his wife. He was also a letter writer and storyteller, regularly editorializing in local newspapers, advocacy letters to politicians and submitting farming wisdom and experiences to rural magazines. Ron recently enjoyed the success of having a number of his poems published. Ron’s humor, it seems, made him memorable to many in so many ways. His line “I’m glad you got to meet me” will be one we will not soon forget.In life, Ron always had input... just ask any Saskatchewan MLA of the last thirty plus years. Ron served as President of the McTaggart / Weyburn Telephone Company, Secretary of the McTaggart Sask. Wheat Pool Committee, Member of the McTaggart History Book committee, Member of the Weyburn Nursing Home Committee, Board member of South Central Health District and Councilor in Weyburn R.M. 67 for twenty years. Ron had input. Good input. What started as an instant family of five, over time grew with marriages and yet more grandchildren and great grandchildren. Every one of them loved as much as the other. Ron and Burnelle explored many of life’s roads, literally and figuratively. On their numerous geographic adventures, they boxed the compass from Alaska to Florida, PEI to Hawaii, Victoria to Mexico, Cuba and beyond. When the land no longer required Ron’s attention, retirement to Weyburn only afforded him and Burnelle more time to travel, fish and live life together and continue to give back where he could to his family, his community and his church. Ron held a solid position in the Variations Community Choir belting it out for as long as his heart would let him. Ultimately, it would be Ron’s heart that let him down. But not without a fight. In the end, one can only give away so much of one’s heart that it would eventually takes its toll. His family is comforted that Ron was at peace knowing he would ultimately be going home. Happy for him are we, miss him sorely we will. Those of his family who have gone before him include his Mother and Father, Guy and Myrtle Lutz, his Brothers and Sisters: Myrel (Ron) Earlywine, Evelyn (Raymond) Huycke, Fern (Bill) Snell, Willard (Betty-Anne) Lutz, Howard (Celia) Lutz and Leonard (Anne) Lutz. Family left behind with the privilege of so many heartwarming memories, Ron’s wife Burnelle of 47 years; children: Steve (Gail) Maurer, Maureen (Barry) Brumfield, Scott Lutz; his Grandchildren: Jameson Maurer, Josh (Amy) Maurer, Candice Brumfield and Derek Brumfield; Great Grandchildren: Airlie, Archer, Leah and Alex; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. It is with sincere appreciation Ron’s family wishes to thank the many hospital emergency staff, doctors, nurses, health care workers, care aids and staff at Hilltop Manor for their tireless work and support to Ron and his family. A celebration of Ron’s life will be held at a later date. Donations in Ron’s memory can be made to The Heart and Stroke foundation of Saskatchewan or The Alberta Bible College, 635 Northmount Drive, NW Calgary AB T2K 3J6.
Gerald Spooner
June 3, 1931 - April 30, 2020 Gerry Spooner passed away April 30, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on June 3, 1931 to Albert and Margaret Spooner and grew up in Lake Alma SK. He spent his younger years working on the highways and at various other jobs, eventually settling in Regina. He worked at the Regina Correctional Centre for awhile but his career was with General Motors. In retirement, Gerry worked at Harvard Broadcasting and volunteered at Blessed Sacrament RC Church. Gerry was an avid sports fan and participated in many, either playing, coaching, umping or organizing. He loved watching curling, football, baseball, hockey and meeting up with the guys for coffee. He knew people from all over the province and subscribed to several newspapers to stay up on community news. Predeceased by his parents, his brother Murray and sister Shirley Carswell, he leaves to mourn his daughter Colleen (Joe) Boyer and her children Taylor, Hayley, Zoie and Seth; his chosen Dundas children Rick, Reiny and Rhonda and their families; his step daughter Michele (Shane) Fairman and her family; special granddaughter Jennifer (Jordan) Moffatt and family; sister Sally Hogan, Sean, Erin (Clay) and their families; Shirley Carswell’s children Cam, Kendra (Stan) Oshust, Kelly Ann (Bob) Schad, Kevin (Patricia), Perry (Kathy), Marcie and their families and many special fiends. Due to Covid 19 there will be no funeral service. A graveside service will be held at a later date in St Mary’s Cemetery, Tribune SK. The Allan Blair Cancer Centre became a big part of Gerry’s life and he spent a lot of time there undergoing treatments and making new friends. Friends so wishing may make donations in his memory to the Allan Blair Cancer Centre 4101 Dewdney Avenue, Regina SK, S4T7T1 or to St Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Box 127 Tribune SK, S0C 2MO. Gerry was a devout Christian and masses said in his memory would be appropriate. Relatives and friends may reach out to the family by visiting Gerry’s Tribute Page at www.speersfuneralchapel.com and let them know you are thinking of them during this difficult time.
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Linda Ann Kopp
April 12, 1955 - April 29, 2020 Linda Ann Kopp, late of Regina, SK, passed away April 29, 2020 at the age of 65 years. Linda was born April 12, 1955 to Angelina (Mireau) and Alphonse “Al” Kopp. Linda was predeceased by her mother, Angie; grandparents Christina (Jacob) and Aloysius Mireau and Elizabeth (Klotz) and Florian Kopp and maternal uncles and aunts: Tony and Mary Mireau, Marie and Leonard Gill, Edward and Edna Mireau, Allan and Doreen Mireau, Richard Matt, George and Marlene Mireau; by paternal aunts and uncles: Pauline and Adam Schwartz, Mike Kopp, Minnie Kopp, Marlene Kopp, Joseph Kopp, Joe Markel; and cousins Loretta Sydorko, Adeline Coupal. She will be missed by her father, Alphonse, Weyburn; brother: Kenneth, Tyvan; sister Donna (Lionel Wanner), Goodwater; their son Kevin (Marie Ballenas), Weyburn, and their children Ainsley, Acacia, Evi, Deacon, Beckham; their son Terrance (Jessica Botkin), Regina and daughter Kiara; their daughter Michelle (Jacob Johnson), Oklahoma, and their children Jake, Pierce, Kaitlyn, Zeke; sister Brenda Skiba (Marvin Glab), Regina, and son Clayton (Heather Harrison), Regina, and their children Karson and Matthew, Regina; and son Dan (Valerie DeBruyne), Regina, and their children Hanna, Brooke, Easton; sister Anita (Mike Snider), Weyburn, their sons Taylor and Tristan (Justine Schlacter), Weyburn, Mike’s daughter Ginger (Seth Peterson) and their daughter Ruth, Mike’s son Jacob Michaelchuk (Katie Goetz) and their children Anna, Abbot, Zeno, Zoe; maternal aunts Hazel Matt, Saskatoon, and Sandy Cann, Prince George, BC; paternal aunts and uncles Flora and Ben Gruber, George Kopp, Irene Cwynar, all of Regina, John Kopp, Calgary, Beatrice Markel, Calgary; and numerous cousins. Linda, with her parents and siblings lived on a farm a few miles north of Odessa and in 1961 the family moved southeast to Tyvan, where she lived until her teen years. A few years later, baby sister Anita arrived. Linda attended elementary school at Tyvan and her high school years at Fillmore Central High. In her early teens, she moved to Regina and worked the early shifts at Borden’s Bread and McGavin’s Bakery. She then started her career with SaskTel as a telephone operator for a few years, and then transferred to the Yellow Pages telephone directory division. From there she transferred to directory division with Direct West, where she remained until her early retirement. Most of her free time was spent gathering and documenting her family history and even discovering and meeting a few of her cousins for the first time. Linda’s greatest love was her nephews and niece and her great nephews and nieces. She had a soft spot for each of them and got tremendous joy from showering them with small trinkets gifts whenever she could. She wasn’t afraid of correcting them when she thought their natural childhood antics were getting out of control. They would quickly get back into her good graces with a few giggles. Aunt Linda was the coolest aunt in her “sporty car” and they loved it even more when she took them for a spin. Photography was another love and her numerous photos reflect that love. She was always behind the camera lens, and rarely in the fore-front. She spent many early hours, many miles, snapping her favorite people, places and things; birds and wildlife were her first choice. A few of her pictures were occasionally viewed on the local CTV news and the Weather Network, another was featured on the Sasktel phone directory book, and she won a SaskPower photo contest with her alley scene. She often ventured down some very questionable roads during sketchy road conditions, solo in her “cool car” just to capture that perfect shot. Once she even drew the attention of the local authorities when she appeared to be stranded on one of those “off the beaten path” trails. She was a bit of a wandering gypsy, popping in to visit with her weekend choice or with one of her special friend circle. We will cherish Linda’s wonderful photographs and her drop-in visits. Linda was a daily at the neighboring A&W restaurant, and after her daily meet and greets with her breakfast club friends there, she tucked her nose into her puzzle book to continue her usual morning routine. We would like to thank all Linda’s friends who shared in her life. Her life was brief; she had so many more pictures to snap and rides to share. Rest in peace, Linda. Prayers for Linda were held on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at 2:30 p.m. from RD Family Funeral Chapel, Weyburn, SK with celebrant Fr. Francis Plaparampil of St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church. A Private Family Graveside Memorial Service will be held at Hillcrest Cemetery, Weyburn, SK with Fr. Francis, celebrant. For family and friends so wishing, charitable donations in memory of Linda may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan, #301 ~ 2550 12th Avenue, Regina, SK, S4P 3X1 or the Saskatchewan Division of the Canadian Mental Health Association, 2702 ~ 12th Avenue, Regina, SK, S4T 1J2. Arrangements are entrusted to RD Family Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, Weyburn, SK (848-0333 ~ 1-888-848-0333). Expressions of sympathy to the family may be sent to our website at www.rdfuneralchapel.com “Honoring Life and Celebrating Memories”
Don Fortner
July 4, 1929 - May 3, 2020 Don Fortner, late of Weyburn, SK, passed away May 3, 2020 at the age of 90 years. He was predeceased by his parents, Weir and Mary Fortner; his wife, June; one sister and five brothers. Don is survived by his son, Ken (Kate) Fortner and family: Kim (Wade) Borschowa [Maggie and Samuel], Kali (Clint) Christianson [Sarah, Lochlan, Kade and Avery], Kristopher Fortner (Ashley Ponak); his daughter, DonnaLee (Mike) Davies and family: Leah Cree (Ian Caldwell) [Kiara, Carter, Maxwell,Ciera, Shania and Sean], Lisa (Jeff) Bond [Kendall]; greatg r a n d c h i l d r e n : Addyson, Hendrix and Freya; his sister-in-law, Ronelda Fortner (Bob Clelland); special nephew, Lowry (Chris) Fortner; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Don was born July 4, 1929 on the family farm at Lang, SK, Sec. 1-11-18-W2, where he grew up with five brothers and one sister. On October 21, 1950, Don married June Lutz at McTaggart, SK. From 1950 - 1961, Don worked at M&S coal mine in Bienfait during the winter months, and in summer returned to the family farm working with his Dad at Yellow Grass, SK. In 1961, Don and June moved to McTaggart with their son and daughter to begin farming full time. Don had a portable grain cleaner and beginning in 1966 he travelled around the district making many friends while cleaning grain for his customers, which he continued to do for the next twenty years. From 1970 until 2015, Don and June spent the winter months in Weslaco, Texas, which they considered their second home. Don moved into Hilltop Manor nursing home in July 2017, where he enjoyed many friendships and resided there until his passing. As requested, cremation has taken place. A Graveside Service will be held at a later date at the Yellow Grass, Yellow Grass, SK.For family and friends so wishing, charitable donations in memory of Don, may be made to a charity of choice. Arrangements are entrusted to RD Family Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, Weyburn, SK (8480333 ~ 1-888-848-0333). Expressions of sympathy to the family may be sent to our website at www.rdfuneralchapel.com “Honoring Life and Celebrating Memories”
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