All Obituaries

It is with profound sadness that we, the family of Leonard “Len” William Shaw announce his passing at Rosetown, Saskatchewan on August 13, 2019 after a hard but courageous battle with cancer.  Len was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on March 15, 1946 to George and Goldie Shaw late of Asquith, Saskatchewan.   Len was predeceased by his parents and is survived by his loving wife Barb of 52 years, his family Lisa Badger and her children Kelsey & Keitha; Aaron...

It is with sadness the family of Beatrice Victoria (née Prentice) Fredrickson announce her passing on August 13, 2019 at the Elrose Health Centre at the age of 97 years. Beatrice was born on August 20, 1921, on the family farm six miles south of Assiniboia to Fred and Victoria Prentice, fourth in a family of nine children. After high school, Beatrice studied stenography and learned the importance of maintaining a very sharp pencil, a skill she never lost. She was employed by J.D....

James Wren Horton, son of the late Jack and Sarah Horton, was born on June 25, 1938 at Kindersley, SK. He passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019 in Saskatoon, SK, he will be sadly missed by many. Jim is survived by his sisters Helen Dey of Swift Current and Bea (Jack) Perratt of Rosetown, 12 nieces and nephews and many greats. He was predeceased by his brothers Jack (Ethel) and Harry (Gladys) and his brother-in-law Jack Dey. Jim began his early years at Glidden, moving to Dodsland when he...

Gerald (Gerry) H. Olson of Plenty, SK, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2019 at the age of 95 at Royal University Hospital surrounded by love and family. Gerry was born in Plenty, SK on January 15, 1924 and lived his entire life on the family farm, spending the past 61 years with his beloved and loving wife Dorothy (née Schultz). Gerry’s legacy lives on through his wife, Dorothy, son Ole (Valerie), daughter Sylvia (Tim), sons Arlen and Harley, granddaughters Janelle (Mike)...

A Gathering of Passing for Kevin will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 18, 2019 at the Clearwater Lake Hall, Clearwater Lake Regional Park.  Donations in memory of Kevin may be made to RIDE FOR DAD, National Office, 424-300 Earl Grey Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K2T 1C1. Please state donation to Swift Current Chapter.  

Henrietta Janet Hammond (Hintze) passed away peacefully on August 1, 2019 at the Elrose Health Centre at the age of 105.  Henrietta was born at the farm home on May 26, 1914, the oldest child of Henry and Harriett (Watt) Hintze.   She attended school in Elrose to the highest level at age 15.  She worked at home caring for her mother then the Elrose Hospital in the 1930's.  In 1940 she married Dick Hammond and they had five children.  Being a farmer's...

Margaret Violet Gunderson (née Lee), affectionally known as “Muggie,” our Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma and Aunt passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 30, 2019 at the Kyle & District Health Centre at the age of 98 years. Left behind is a life dedicated to her family, friends and community. In 1920, Margaret Violet was born into the family of Helen and Sanford Lee. She obtained her schooling at Russelton School.  Due to the strong sibling bonds with...

It is with sadness the family of Kathleen "Kay" Lillian Maalerud (née Hazelwood) announce her passing on July 23, 2019 at the Eston Health Centre at the age of 94 years. Kay married James Edward Maalerud on December 16, 1942 and moved to White Bear, SK where they farmed and raised their family.  After operating the farm, Kay spent several years in Southview Apts. in Kyle before moving to Beechy Community Care Home and more recently Eston Health Centre. In her...

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Ruby Beck at the Rosetown and District Health Centre on Monday, July 22, 2019. Mom’s story began on January 19, 1932 on a farm at Osler, Saskatchewan. As the oldest of eight children, she was always helping her mother care for her younger siblings. She was always proud that she could recite numerous Bible verses as a child. She left home at a young age to work at a restaurant in Saskatoon to financially contribute to her family. In...

Joseph “Bud” George Robson passed away peacefully on Monday, July 15, 2019 at Rose Villa at the age of 85 years. Bud was born on October 8, 1933 in Rosetown, the youngest son of Ethel and Clinton Robson and a brother to Doug, Grant and Ted Robson. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Eileen; daughter Myrna (Ken) Walker and son Brent (Jewell) Robson; grandchildren Laurel (Ian) Schafer, Dana (Bobby) Singbeil, Tyson Walker (Jordy Johnson), Austin Robson and Shivawn Robson;...