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OBITUARIES MCMILLAN: Funeral Service for Jacklyn Jean McMillan, resident of Biggar, SK and formerly of North Battleford, SK, will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 23, 2016 from ‘The Garden Chapel’ – Battlefords Funeral Service with Fr. Anthony Afangide MSP presiding. Jackie is survived by her partner, Guy Roy; her children: Craig (Sheila), Luke, Aaron, Anna and by their father, Daniel McMillan; her mother, Pearl Zimmel; sisters: Jo Ann, Paula, Colleen, Karen, Victoria; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father, Harry Zimmel; sister, Gayle and by her in-laws, Roy & Mabel McMillan. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are requested to the Lung Association. Condolences can be forwarded to mail@battlefordsfuneralservice.com Arrangements are entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service (1332-100th. St., North Battleford, SK 306-446-4200). ____________________________________________________ DAVIS: Roy William Davis - August 7, 1938 to April 9, 2016 passed away suddenly at his residence at The Bentley in Saskatoon, at the age of 77 years. He is survived by his children, Shirley of Wainwright AB, Connie of Saskatoon, Danny of Loon Lake SK, and Jason of Paynton SK. Grand-daughters, Storm, Indy, Willow and Keyara. The mother of his children, Ruth. Siblings, Maxine Rundle of Victoria, Dixie Skov of Victoria, Lois McIntyre of Nanaimo, Lee of Lethbridge and John of Maidstone. As well a many neices, nephews and his many friends. He was pre-deceased by his parents, Darrell & Ethel Davis, brothers Wayne and Keith, mother-in-law Helen Beisel. Roy spent his life operating his construction and road building business, as well as farming in the Maidstone area for many years until his retirement in 2012. He developed dementia soon after, and spent the last 2 years of his life in assisted living at The Bentley in Saskatoon, until his passing. There will be no funeral. Cremation has taken place and a burial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Watchtower Bible & Tract Society of Canada. Box 4100 Halton Hills (Georgetown) ON L7G 4Y4. Condolences may be left at www.saskatoonfuneralhome.com Arrangements are entrusted to the SASKATOON FUNERAL HOME, 306-244-5577. ____________________________________________________ GEDDES: Marguerite Geddes, June 30, 1914 - April 8, 2016. Marguerite passed away on Friday, April 8, 2016 just short of her 102nd birthday. Born in Weyburn, SK June 30, 1914, she was predeceased by her parents, Daniel and Olivia; sister Irene and brothers Elmer and J Bruce. Marguerite is survived by seven nieces and nephews and their families. Her parents homesteaded near Griffin, SK then moved to Paynton, SK in 1920 where she attended the new Paynton Consolidated School. She completed her Grade 12 the last few years by correspondence. She helped with farm work and feeding threshing crews during the war years. Marguerite attended Business College in Saskatoon and was employed for 33 years with the Hudson Bay Co. in Saskatoon in accounting and payroll. Family was very important to her; she cared deeply for them, looking after her own parents in their senior years and then opening her home in Saskatoon to all her nieces, nephews, and even children of friends while they attended post-secondary education. For twenty-five years she cooked, did laundry, typed papers and sewed clothing for her students and often audited a class or two each year with them. She was always an active member of the United Church. While in Saskatoon she attended Knox United and was a member of the Mary Copeland Unit. After retirement, she sold her house and moved to Regina to be near her younger brother Bruce and his family helping immeasurably during the illness of his wife Mary. She later moved in with Bruce and his daughter Carol, continuing to care for them. In recent years, her niece Carol and her grand nephew David Hewgill cared for Marguerite until her passing. Marguerite was an avid gardener and was very generous sharing her delicious preserves. Her nieces, nephews and many friends were recipients of her beautiful handiwork as a knitter, seamstress, and excellent quilter. In fact, she was still quilting in her hundredth year and made many quilts for her great grand nieces and nephews and also the neo-natal unit. Music was very special to Marguerite. She played the piano and enjoyed sacred, classical music and the symphony. She traveled extensively and enjoyed attending weddings and family celebrations all over the world. She was a great example to us all and lived a life of service. The family would like to thank the many caregivers including the palliative home care team who attended to Aunt Marguerite during her final year. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Marguerite’s name to Lakeview United Church, 3200 McCallum Avenue, Regina, SK, S4S 0R8 or Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region, (Palliative Care Programs), Box 1697, Regina, SK, S4P 3C6. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.speersfuneralchapel.com ____________________________________________________

ERICKSON: Harriet Viola Erickson (Herrmann). The family of Harriet Erickson is sad to announce her passing April 9, 2016, after making her final goal: celebrating her 88th birthday. Mom was born in Stockton, California March 5, 1928 to Harry and Magdalene Herrmann. She met Robert Erickson at Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois. They married and moved to Canada as a new pastor and pastor’s wife, and lived in various spots across the prairies. Mom retired from teaching kids with special needs in NorthBattleford, Saskatchewan in 1988. In 2005 Bob and Harriet made the move to Menno Place in Abbotsford, British Columbia. Harriet was predeceased by her parents, sister Anella Swanson, husband Robert Erickson (2012), and grandson Aden Glatt (2011). She is survived and cherished by her children: Deb Erickson (Michael Murdock), Dave Erickson, Steve Erickson, Ruth Glatt (Alan Glatt), grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sisters and brothers-in-law; and many nieces and nephews. In her later years she loved her morning walks, time spent with family, her church, and fellow residents of Menno Home. The memorial service was held at Peace Lutheran Church Friday April 15th. Donations in her memory can be made to Cancer or Alzheimers Society or the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.bakerviewcrematorium.com _____________________________________________________ MACNEILL: James MacNeill June 24, 1933 – April 12, 2016. It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Jim MacNeill. Jim is survived by wife Arliss; children Ellen (Brent), Cam (Ingrid) and Brooke (Brian); grandchildren Duncan (Sophia), Kirsten (Steve), Benjamin (Kelly), Kaitlyn (Greg), Zachary (Shelby) and Madison (Scott); great granddaughter Emma Beth; and brother Jock (Eileen). Jim was born in North Battleford, Sk and attended the University of Saskatchewan where he pursued a formal education in Biology and Education. Jim’s real education, though, was rooted in his prolific love of reading, his wide interest and knowledge base, and his ability to remember everything he read. Jim’s early involvement in Saskatoon’s creative community laid the groundwork for him to become a well respected poet and author. Jim travelled extensively, moving his young family to Nigeria in the early 1960’s, and this international involvement in education cemented his love of and commitment to education. Jim’s career was spent with Saskatoon Public Schools where he served as both a teacher and principal and then with the College of Kinesiology where he helped students navigate the world of higher education. Countless students benefitted from the hours he spent sharing his love of the written word and from his guidance in how to become lifelong learners themselves. Jim’s greatest source of pride and pleasure, though, lay in his family. He was a gourmet cook who delighted in creating wonderful family meals. He led all of us to become lovers of the lake through his passion for fishing and understanding of the ecosystem. He spent countless hours with all of us as we pursued our own higher educations. He took great pride in every accomplishment and always had the time to offer advice when we needed it. His legacy will live on in all of us. The family would very much like to thank the staff at the Battlefords District Care Centre where Jim spent the last year of his life. Their excellent care and compassion was much appreciated. Condolences can be forwarded to mail@battlefordsfuneralservice.com Arrangements are entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service (1332 – 100th St., North Battleford, SK S9A 0V8 306-446-4200). ____________________________________________________

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