Colette Thompson

Owner/Funeral Director/Embalmer

Colette was born and raised in Regina SK. She relocated to Saskatoon in 2019 where she continued her work in the funeral profession. In February 2021, Colette and her partner Keith purchased Shanidar Funeral Services and made the move to Rosetown. In August 2022, she opened their second location in Outlook. She has fallen in love with small town living and is humbled by the welcome they've received.

Colette has 3 grown daughters that continue to make her proud everyday. She looks forward to serving Rosetown, Outlook and surrounding areas for many years to come. 

Keith Power

Owner

Keith was born and raised in Newfoundland and moved out west in the early 1990's. He received a Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing/Human Resources) from the University of Saskatchewan and spent 22 years (1998-2020) with Federated Co-operatives Limited in both Petroleum and Human Resources; the last 15 years as Regional Human Resources Manager for the Saskatoon Region. He had the HR responsibility for 42 Retail Co-op's and currently sits as a Board of Director for Central Plains Co-op. 

Keith has 4 great adult kids, played competitive fastball and senior hockey and is a Saskatchewan scout for the Olds Grizzly's of the Alberta Junior A hockey league.

Keith and his partner Colette purchased Shanidar Funeral Services (Rosetown) in February 2021 and opened their new Outlook location in August 2022. He is looking forward to serving families in the communities of Rosetown, Outlook and all surrounding communities in West Central Saskatchewan.

Amanda Anderson

Funeral Director/Embalmer

Amanda was born and raised in Saskatoon. After completing high school, she attended SIAST-Kelsey Campus and obtained her Funeral Director/Embalmer certificates. She moved to Rosetown in January 2007 and while working for Clements Rosetown Funeral Home, she obtained her Funeral Director and Embalmer licenses in February 2008. Amanda took a brief hiatus from funeral service during which she was employed with Prairie Centre Credit Union in Rosetown and happily returned to funeral service joining the Shanidar Funeral Services team in June of 2016.

Amanda sat on the Funeral and Cremation Services Council of Saskatchewan which is the regulatory body managing the Funeral Cremation Services Act and Bylaws and licensing of funeral directors and embalmers in the province of Saskatchewan for two terms and is now a board member of the Saskatchewan Funeral Service Association whose mission is to promote professionalism, champion financial support for those in need, facilitate collaboration among our diverse membership, and elevate industry standards. 

Amanda lives in Rosetown with her husband Neal and their blended family of six children.

Denine Hanson

Purple Shield Representative / District Manager

Denine Hanson was born and raised in the Drake/Lanigan area and now lives in Saskatoon with her family. She is married and the proud mother of three adult children, all of whom are attending the University of Saskatchewan.

With many years of experience supporting families through the funeral pre-planning process, Denine is passionate about helping people make thoughtful arrangements in advance for funeral services and final expenses. As a licensed insurance and funeral professional, and a Canada Purple Shield representative since 2010, she provides knowledgeable, compassionate guidance designed to give families peace of mind.

Denine is pleased to work with Shanidar Funeral Services and is available to meet with families either in the comfort of their own homes or at the funeral home, whichever is most convenient.

Telephone: 1-306-381-8661

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Michael Wall

Purple Shield Representative

Michael was raised around the Moose Jaw area and currently resides outside of Moose Jaw. He is married with two children.

Michael's background is in the financial and insurance professions. He recently became a licensed pre-need salesperson with the Funeral and Cremation Services Council of Saskatchewan and works with Canada Purple Shield. 

He is excited and happy to bring his wealth of knowledge to assist and support those wishing to pre-plan their end of life wishes. 

Michael can be reached directly at 306-631-4667 or through contacting the funeral home to set up an appointment.

Telephone: 1-306-631-4667

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