Obituaries of residents & former residents of Stony Beach, Saskatchewan
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ELEY - Helen A. (nee Hagan) Love, July 24, 1922 - November 14, 2007. It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Helen at Santa Maria Senior Citizens Home, Regina, SK. She was predeceased by her parents Olive Florence Hodgins (1992) and John Wesley Hagan (1958) and her first husband John "Jack" Love (2000). Helen is survived by her husband Harold Eley; children Arla (Phillip) Robinson of Denare Beach, Robert (Deb), Brian (Denise) and Reta Love all of Regina; grandchildren Jill (Greg) Wahl of Denare Beach and Tanner Love of Regina; great granddaughters Tasha and Taryn Wahl of Regina; Harold's family Don (Bonnie Galbraith) of Regina and Dave (Deb) and family of Calgary, AB; her cousins; Jack's sister-in-law Irene Love of Winnipeg, MB and Jack's nieces and nephews. We would like to thank the staff of Santa Maria for the excellent care of Helen. A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held on Monday, November 26, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at Knox Metropolitan Church, 2340 Victoria Avenue, Regina, SK. Ashes will be interred at a later date in Stony Beach United Church Cemetery.
FLEURY - William John Stewart passed away at Cottonwoods Nursing Home in Kelowna on Sunday, March 11, 2001 at the age of 89. Stewart was born in Stony Beach, Saskatchewan on July 11, 1911 to Emma and John Fleury. He married Vila Chapman on November 7, 1934 and they farmed in Stony Beach, Saskatchewan until they moved toLangley, British Columbia in 1974 and retired to Westbank in 1983. Stewart is predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Vila and his sister, Mary Jane (Jenny) of Summerland, BritishColumbia and one son, Keith of Stony Beach, Saskatchewan. Stewart is survived by one daughter Belva (Gayle) Wiggins of Winnipeg, Manitoba; one son Dale (Audrey) Fleury of Calgary, Alberta; seven grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and cousins, as well as many friends in Westbank and Kelowna and also on the prairies. A service will be held at Regina MemorialGardens Cemetery, Hwy #1 East on Saturday, March 31 at 1:30 PM. Cremated remains will be intermed in the Regina Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
HAGERTY - Archie Stevenson Hagerty, 87, of Moose Jaw, went peacefully to be with his Lord on September 16, 2001. Born at Stony Beach on July 21, 1914, he farmed many years in that area but made his home in Moose Jaw with Annie, his loving and devoted wife of 54 years. Predeceased by his parents, Andrew Edmond and Elizabeth Mae, and his sister, Verna Young, he is survived by his wife, Annie, and five children - James (Merle), Gold River, B.C.; Shelda (Jim) Strom, Moose Jaw; Ronald (Sharon), Fort Francis, ON; Margaret, Moose Jaw; and Ross (Nadine), Moose Jaw. He will also be greatly missed by his brother, Evan (Emma), Stony Beach, 13 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Archie loved competitive games and enjoyed the camaraderie of his friends. His interest in farming remained strong even in retirement. He was a faithful member of Hillcrest Apostolic Church and had a heart for missions. The Funeral Service will be held at the Hillcrest Apostolic Church on Friday, September 21, 2001, at 2:00 p.m., Rev. Allan Buchanan and Rev. Vern Roste officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery. Close friends are invited to join the family in a time of visitation at Parkview Funeral Chapel between 7:00 and 8:00 p.m. Thursday. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Gideons would be appreciated. As part of the Living Legacy Planting Program, Parkview Funeral Chapel will have a tree planted in Wakamow Valley in Archie's memory. Arrangements are entrusted to Parkview Funeral and Crematorium Services, Moose Jaw.
HAGERTY - George Andrew "Andy", formerly of the Stony Beach district, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 12, 2002, at Providence Place, Moose Jaw. Andy was born April 6, 1911. He attended school, married Isabel Baldock in October 1938, raised two children and farmed at Stony Beach on the land his Dad homesteaded and where his son, Larry now farms. He always enjoyed farming, community activities and the company of his friends. Following the passing of his first wife, Andy later married Mary Heron and enjoyed her family and the many new friends she introduced into his life. Predeceased by his first wife, Isabel Baldock - 1981, second wife, Mary Heron - 1998, sister, Eva Spenst, and brother, Tom Hagerty. Andy is lovingly remembered by his family, Linda (Orest) Senkiw, Larry (Fay) Hagerty, Bill Heron, Donna (Pog) Ofstedahl, Bonnie (Garry) McMorris, Jim (Luci) Heron, Bev (Bob) Johnstone, Barry (Jo) Heron, Marilee (Clint) Sanborn, Mabel (Eddie) Hickerson, one brother, Stanley; grandchildren: Michelle, Steven, Leanne (Kyle), Scott, Curtis, Bernadette, Jaime, Andrea, Kent (Kue-Lynn), Trevor, Ryan, Brendon, Leighton, Nathan, Tyrone, Brie, Cody, Dustin, Colter, Brandee, Trenna, Madison, Dave (Alyson), Ken (Bree), Bruce (Laura); great-grandchildren: Kyril, Katelynn, Emighyn; Sam, Abigail, and Avery, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Andy will be sadly missed by his friends, family and Providence Place Caregivers - all of whom enjoyed his company and sense of humor. THE FUNERAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2002 AT 1:30 P.M. AT THE W.J. JONES & SON FUNERAL CHAPEL, 106 Athabasca St. E., Moose Jaw. Reverend Don Bater will officiate. Interment will follow at Rosedale Cemetery.
HALL - Irene May. It is with a great deal of sadness that we announce the passing of Irene May Hall, age 80 yrs. on October 13/01. Born May 24, 1921 in Gilroy, Sask. She grew up in Stony Beach, Sask. and then moved to Moose Jaw. She served in W.W.II with the C.W.A.C. She and her husband Doug moved to Regina in 1971, where they resided until her passing. Irene was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who lived life fully including her love for curling and her many years of enjoyment at their cottage at Regina beach where she tended her flowers. Predeceased by her mother Beatrice, her father William, brother Charles and sister Joanne. She leaves to mourn her loving husband of 53 years Douglas, daughter Joanne (Roger) Aldag, Regina Beach, Sask. Grandchildren Kelly, Edmonton, Alta.; Sherri, Fort MacMurray, Alta. and Kristopher, Kelowna, B.C. Sister-in-law Irene Short, Moose Jaw. Nephew's Dave, Vancouver; Keith, Regina; nieces Deb, Regina; Daphne, Vancouver; Denise, Fairmont, B.C. and very special `family' Nora and Graham Barker, Regina and their children Zack and Alex. Though she struggled with many illnesses over the past 4 years she always remained strong, determined and optimistic and always shared a smile with everyone. A heartfelt thanks go out to the nurses and staff at 4A wing Pasqua Hospital for their care and compassion over the past 3 months. A celebration of her life will be held Thursday Oct. 18/01 at 1:30 at Speers Funeral Chapel, 2136 College Ave. Regina.
HARLTON - Jack Everett. On Thursday, September 23, 2004, at the age of 82 years, Jack Everett Harlton, beloved husband of Ruby Harlton passed away in Union Hospital. Born in Stony Beach on April 21, 1922 he farmed with his family until his passion for flying and freedom encouraged him to join the air force. After serving on Wellington Bombers in WWII he returned as a R.C.A.F. Flight Lieutenant Jack and a surviving POW to continue his love for aviation by co-founding Farmers Flying Service a small commercial airport just north of Moose Jaw. After serious considerations of heading north as a bush pilot Jack instead took over the family farm settling into the Stony Beach, Pense, and Belle Plaine community, flying as a crop sprayer and member of the Flying Farmers. Jack was predeceased by his mother Mildred Marjorie, father Earl George, brothers Turner Jones and Matford Moses, and adored daughter Brenda Jean. He was survived by his compassionate wife of 60 years Ruby, brother Jerry Robert and two sons Douglas George and Charles Gordon, six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Special thanks to the dedicated doctors and nurses of the Union hospital. In keeping with Jack's wishes, no funeral has been arranged. A private family gravesite service and interment will take place at the family plot, Rosedale Cemetery.
HUBER - Myrtle (nee Trumbley) Young (1920 - 2008). Myrtle passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at the age of 88 years. Predeceased by her first husband, Pat Young of Stony Beach in 1962; her parents, Pete and Maggie Trumbley; brother John and his wife, Gertie; and baby brother Douglas. Myrtle is survived by her loving husband, Johnny; daughter Shirley (Mike) Toth and family; son Wayne (Debbie) Young and family; four grandchildren; nine greatgrandchildren; brother Roy (Wilma) Trumbley; sister Ruby (Ollie) Howard; as well as several nieces, nephews, sisters and brothers-in-law. Myrtle farmed in the Stony Beach, Serath areas and resided in Regina for many years. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. in Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 2015 4th Avenue North, Regina. Interment in Serath Cemetery at a later date.
HUGHES - John Robert "Bob" Hughes of Rouleau, SK passed away January 31, 2004 at the age of 81. Bob was born and raised at Stony Beach, SK. During WWII he was a pilot in the RCAF. After being shot down on March 31, 1944 he was a P.O.W. in Germany, returning to Canada in May 1945. Following the war he farmed at Stony Beach where two sons John and David were born from his first marriage to Marcia McLean. He later married Dorothy Smith of Mossbank, SK. They moved to their Rouleau farm with son Ron and daughter Linda in 1965 when the Stony Beach farm was sold to Kalium Potash. Bob was much involved in the Rouleau community serving in the Canadian Legion, Wheat Pool committees, Masons, Rouleau Co-op and the local rink. His main interest in his life was always in the land and all things connected with growing crops. He never completely retired and even took part in the harvest of 2003. Bob was predeceased by his father Hugh in 1962; his mother Chrystabel in 1984 and a brother Glyn in 2002. Bob is survived by his loving wife Dorothy of Rouleau; sons John and David (Judy) of Calgary, Ron (Christine) of Rouleau and daughter Linda (James) McGregor of Saskatoon; grandchildren: Erin and Danielle Hughes, Kevin, Christie and Nicholas McGregor, Melanie and Paul Hughes; one brother Leonard (Sherlie) Hughes of Mississauga, ON; sisters-in-law Maxine Hughes of Innisfail, AB, Vera Willits of Moose Jaw, SK; brotherin-law Don Smith of Mossbank, SK.; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Dr. L. Clein and the staff of Allan Blair Cancer Clinic and the Palliative Care Unit at the Pasqua Hospital. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, February 6, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. in Speers Funeral Chapel, 2136 College Avenue with Rev. Susan Butler-Jones officiating. Interment in Rouleau Cemetery.
HUNT - Elizabeth Mary (nee Read) of Wadena passed away Thursday, May 11, 2006. Mary was born March 4, 1921 to George and Laura Read in Stony Beach, SK, the eldest of 11 children. She married Fred Hunt May 22, 1943 and raised 10 children. She was predeceased by her husband Fred (1978), son Kenneth (1962), daughters, Edith (1993) and Alma (2001), three sisters, Dorothy, Verna and Laura, three brothers, Robert, William and Irvine. She is lovingly remembered by her children Al (DeeDee), Edward (Lorna), Heather (Bob Speers), George (Maggie), Victor (Shelly), Clifford (Lori), Vernon (Penny), 17 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren, three sisters and one brother as well as numerous brother and sister in-laws, nieces nephews and friends. A funeral service will be held at the Wadena United Church on Monday May 15, 2006 at 2:00 PM. Interment in the Rose Valley Cemetery to follow at 4:30 P.M. Funeral arrangements are in care of Narfason's Funeral Chapel.
IRVING - Pat M. (nee Street). Friday, May 25, 2001, Mrs. Pat M. Irving, late of Lumsden Park Manor, Lumsden, SK, passed away peacefully at the age of 86 years. Predeceased by her parents George and Jennie Street; husband John; son James Vernon; three sisters, Gladys, Clara and Dorothy; four brothers, Victor, Perkins, Joseph and William, Pat is survived by her son John (Linda) of Lumsden; daughters, Bernice (Herb) Haus of Glenavon, SK, Betty (Jack) Dalziel of Edmonton, AB, Jean (Lou) Goebel of Neudorf, SK and Dixie (Gord) Kistner of Lumsden; fifteen grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; one sister Norman Goldsmith of Victoria, BC; numerous nieces, nephews, and many good friends. Memorial service will be held Wednesday, May 30, 2001 at 1:30 p.m. in Speers Funeral Chapel, 2136 College Ave, with Rev. Jamie Bushell officiating. Interment in Stony Beach Cemetery. Cremation.
LOVE - Catherine "Kay". It is with many loving and cherished memories that the family of Kay Love of Regina, SK announce her passing on Sunday, February 12, 2006. Predeceased by her parents John and Eleanor "Jennie" Love (Stony Beach), brothers Ted and John, sisters Joy Stephenson, Joan Skelton, brother-in-law Henry Stephenson, Fred Skelton, nieces Judy Cumbers and Milly Stephenson & greatniece Lindsay Sachatsky. She is lovingly remembered by her nieces and nephews and sisters-in-law Helen Eley, Regina and Irene Love, Winnipeg MB. The family wishes to express special thanks to the staff at Santa Maria Senior Citizens Home for all their wonderful care of Auntie Kay. At Auntie Kay's request there will be no funeral service.
MACKENZIE - Doreen Elizabeth was born on October 19, 1927 at Stony Beach, SK and passed away suddenly, but peacefully at home in Kronau, SK on June 20, 2007. She was predeceased by her husband E. W. MacKenzie; sons Robert John and Bruce Grahame; as well as numerous other family members. Doreen is survived by her two loving daughters Bonnie (Kelly) and Gaylynne (Roy); grandsons Johnathon (Kerri), Lonnie (Karen), Aaron (Jenny) and Jesse; great grandchildren Teagan, Brooke, Braelyn, Maximilian and Liam. Doreen will be greatly missed by her nieces, nephews and extended families. A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held at the Kronau Heritage Museum Church, Kronau, SK on Monday, June 25, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Bruce Corson officiating.
MITCHELL - William. It is with great sadness the family of William "Bill" Mitchell, retired Moose Jaw Police Service Chief, announce his passing on May 31, 2004 at the age of 70 years. Bill is survived by Doreine, his loving wife of 50 years, his son Norman and wife Bonny of Ft. Qu'Appelle and his son Richard of Regina. In addition to his wife and sons, Bill was intensely proud of his four grandchildren: Sean of Winnipeg, Katherine of Calgary, Kelly of Charlettown and Alayne of Toronto, as well as two greatgrandchildren, Zachary and Haley. Bill is also survived by three brothers: Don and Ted of England and Jim of Moose Jaw. Bill's 35 year career as a Peace Officer began the 3rd of October, 1956 and he continued to provide tireless, dedicated service to the citizens of Moose Jaw until his retirement from the Position of Chief of Police the 31st of January 1992. Retirement from a very successful career was not enough to satisfy Bill's love for life and after departing from the Police Service; he continued to pursue his life long passion for farming on the family farm at Stony Beach. The Funeral Mass will be Celebrated on Thursday, June 3, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Moose Jaw. Reverend Father Gerry Bauche will Preside. Interment will follow at Rosedale Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will he held Wednesday evening 7-9 p.m. at the W.J.Jones & Son Funeral Home.
ROGNE - Lillian Marguerite late of Stony Beach, SK. passed away on February 23, 2002. Born in Dilke, SK. on October 30, 1909 and after many years in rural Saskatchewan Lillian moved to Regina in 1993. Lillian was predeceased by her parents Thomas and Marie Rogne, sisters Annie, Minnie, Helen; brothers Eric, John and twin brother Lloyd, as well as special friend Con Burton. Survived by special niece Joan (Garry Guglich) Soveran, nephews Ron (Jo) Ryerson, Milton (Carol) Rogne and Vern (Laverne) Rogne; nieces Marie (Al) McDonald and Carol Ann (David) Peterson, as well as numerous great nieces and great nephews. Visitation will be held Tuesday, February 26, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. from Speers Funeral Chapel, 2136 College Ave. Regina, SK. Memorial Service will be held at Speers Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, February 27, 2002 at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Craig Moeller officiating. A private family interment to take place in the Cottonwood Cemetery, Pense, SK.
SKELTON - Frederick M., December 24, 1903 - May 24, 2002. It is with great sadness the family announce the passing of a husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He is predeceased by his parents Fred and Agnes; sister-in-law, Joy and Henry Stephenson; two brothers-in-law, Ted and John Love. He is survived by his beloved wife of sixty-one years, Joan; daughter Judy (Tom) Cumbers; son Neil; four grandchildren: Cheryl (Chris Brown), Jason (Shona) Cumbers, Robert and Nancy Skelton; four great-grandchildren; three sisters-in-law: Kay, Helen, Irene Love. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. He farmed at Stony Beach until 1933 and then worked at Imperial Oil for 32 years. During World War II he was in the Air Force from 1937 - 1945. He lived his life with compassion and great kindness for everyone. Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, May 28, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. in Speers Funeral Chapel, 2136 College Avenue with Rev. Wayne Knouse officiating. Interment in Riverside Memorial Park.
VEALE - Jean Isobel. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Jean Isobel Veale of Moose Jaw and Stony Beach. Jean passed away August 24, 2005 at the age of 85 years. She is predeceased by her husband, Andrew Lorne Veale June 5, 2001, a sister Helen in 1917, brother Lorne in 1929, brother Rea in 1986, and sister Vera in 1998. She is survived by her son, Robert, his wife Candis, and grandson Matthew of Hermiston, Oregon; brother Norman (Vivian) Laidley of Duncan, BC; sister-in-law Nell Laidley of Edmonton; sister-in-law Eugenie (Ken) Bobier of Calgary; and many special nieces, nephews and friends. THE FUNERAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD AT ZION UNITED CHURCH ON MONDAY, AUGUST 29, 2005 AT 1:30 P.M. Reverend Molly Kitchen will officiate. Interment will follow at the Stony Beach Cemetery.
WALLACE - Rosella Martha (nee Haggerty), May 21, 1910 - August 1, 2005), formerly of Stony Beach, Saskatchewan, passed away at Pioneer Lodge, Moose Jaw, where she has been a resident for the past 21.6 years. Rose was predeceased by her beloved husband, Wellington in 1981; her parents John and Jenny; three brothers: Bill, Glen and Gordon. She leaves to mourn her passing her sister, Alta Read; her beloved nephew Edwin (Jane) Read and their sons: Reginald, Roger (Leona) and Randall (Jody); as well as numerous nieces and nephews; and great nieces and nephews from the Wallace, Haggerty and Read Clans. A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, August 5, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. in Rosedale Cemetery. Those wishing to attend should meet at Parkview Funeral Chapel parking lot no later than 10:15. Rev. Allan Doerksen will officiate.
YOUNG - Clare (nee Amberson), late of Moose Jaw, long time resident of the Stony Beach District passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 9, 2004 at the age of 88 years. Clare was born in the Disley district June 19, 1916. She married Albert Young in 1936 and they farmed at Stony Beach for Forty years. Predeceased by her parents, sister, Olive and three brothers: Dean, Dave and Norman, Clare will be greatly missed by her sisters: Marg (Harve Doan), Pearl (Jack Woods), Doreen and Laverne, brother, Jack (Janet) and Don Amberson who was raised as a son and his sons: Rodney (Jo) and their family: Billy, Tommy, Raney, Johnny & Ruthy; and Jason as well as several nieces and nephews. The Funeral Service will be held at the W.J. Jones & Son Funeral Chapel on Friday, November 12, 2004 at 1:30 p.m. Interment will follow at the family plot, Sunset Cemetery.