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COMMUNITY GIVING
Cypress Credit Union takes great pride in Community Involvement as one of our organization Values. In July, August & September 2016, these and many others community events and organizations received contributions and support from Cypress Credit Union.
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2016 Year to Date Donations and Sponsorships $7870.00 • Burstall Reading Program • Fox Valley School • Tompkins Community Centre • Burstall Oilmens Golf • Tournament • Maple Creek Light Horse Association • Fox Valley Fall Supper
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Southwest Mini Circuit Maple Creek Terry Fox Run Burstall Fall Fair Childrens Wish Foundation Sk Student Leadership Conference • Fox Valley Terry Fox Run • Maple Creek Cowboy Poetry
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CLEANING
Village of Tompkins is seeking a
Relief Water Plant Assistant
Wages based on qualifications. Application Deadline: Nov 1/16. Successful applicants will be contacted for an interview. Send resume and references to: Village of Tompkins, Box 247, Tompkins, SK S0N 2S0 or Fax 306-622-2025
Albert Edwin Steele STEELE, Albert Edwin "Pete", age 88 of Gull Lake, Saskatchewan, passed away Wednesday October 12, 2016 at the Gull Lake Special Care Home. The funeral service was held at 1:00 October 19th from the Gull Lake Community Hall with Corola Anderson officiating. The pianist was Millie Spagrud, organists was Nora Rudolph, saxophones were King Gin and Ken Jensen accompanied by the Gull Lake Community Choir. Eulogy was read by Robert (Bob) Hansen and Bernard Kirwan. Ushers were Tyler Sells and Myles Baumann. Pallbearers were Bob Hansen, Brian Tucken, Larry Sletten, Steve Retzlaff, Loren Anderson, and Gerry Todd. Honorary Pallbearers were Joe Metz, Michael Crook, Bernard Kirwan, Jim Craig, Wilf Parsons, Terry Winter, Einer Jorgenson, and Howard Couch. Interment service was held at the Verlo Cemetery. Albert is survived by his wife of 65 years Beatrice Steele, son Ronald Steele and his children Samantha (Curtis) Pelzer and their children Jackson, London, Easton; Richard Steele(Chantelle), Douglas (Phyllis) Steele and their children Nicole (Eric) Morley and their children Kohen and Hudson; Burton (Audrey) Steele, Brittany Steele, Crystal (Danny) Dokken and their children Ashley (Patrick) McKee and their children Owen and Nora, Stanley Tucken, Lars Dokken, Sister; Jo Schlenker; brothers; Floyd (Darlene) Steele, Richard Steele, Sister-inlaw; Esther McMullen, brother-in-law; Norman (Jean) Johnson, nieces and nephews: Willa (Walter) Posnikoff, Diane (Don) McPhee, Brad (Alice) Steele, Shelly (Curt) Thierman, Tracey Trapp, Bruce (Faye) McMullen, Gwen McMullen, Kevin (Melanie) McMullen, Karen (Wade) Perry, Shelley Johnson, Brent Johnson, Eric Johnson, Steve (Diane) Retzlaff, Janet Retzlaff (Curt), great nieces and nephews-Ryan McPhee, Sharise (Dallas) Dyer and their children Hayley and Austin; Shawn (Heather) Steele and their son Ethan; Chelsea (Jesse) Acott; Cody (Ashley) Thiermann and their daughter Ally; Brandon Trapp, Chad (Paige) Trapp, Nigal and Nikita Trapp, Jaycee Trapp; Terri Ann (Brennan) Halmrast and their
Steve Sherwick Steve Sherwick passed away on September 13, 2016 in the Meadow Lake Hospital. There was a graveside service on September 19 at the Green Lake Cemetery. The pallbearers were Mark Klink, Roy Montgomery, Jeff McKay, Ray Lloyd, Randall Brown and Phil Modern. Don Sherwick presented the eulogy and Steve’s granddaughter Jayda Cassel shared her memories of Grandpa. On October 15 there was a celebration of Steve’s life in Shaunavon with Pastor Linda Hall officiating. Jayda shared her memories of Grandpa. Stephen Hal Sherwick was born on March 28, 1955 to Harold (Harvey) and Alice Sherwick. Steve attended school in Admiral, graduating in 1973. He did very well academically and was very proud of the academic ribbons and medals that he earned. After graduation he spent a year at University in Saskatoon. He then attended STI at Moose Jaw where he graduated in Industrial Instrumentation. Steve worked in Medicine Hat and Faro Yukon before going to the oil rigs. During the summers of 1973 to 1976 he worked as a roughneck for various drilling companies while he attended college. He worked his way up from a roughneck to a driller over a couple of years and drilled for several companies in Western Canada until he went to work for Talisman in 1983. He worked for Talisman Energy from 1983 - 1993 as a Production and Engineering Tech. He worked with Production Engineers to develop R & M programs for well work overs, frat programs, acidization programs as well as improving measurement in the field. “Fair - Honest & Hard Working” - these are words that Steve lived by and overtime he got a new day planner, the first thing he did was write these words on the first page. He was incredibly strong and hard working. He could pick up the v-door and he could flip the false floor by himself. The men he worked with nicknamed him “The Bionic Jap” - it was intended as a compliment because of his strength. In 2003 he was hired by Penn West as a battery operator. Steve loved his work and always felt that if you’re going to do a job, do it right and do it safe! He was very respected in the oilfield. In 1976, Steve, Lane and Hugh bought their Great Uncle Frank Nishimura’s land. In 1909, the Nishimura family was the first family of Japanese race to homestead in Saskatchewan. Steve was very proud of his heritage. In the 70’s, he, Lane and Hugh also bought their first cabin at Lac Pelletier. Steve had 3 cabins and a lakefront home at Pelletier over the years. He & Hugh also had a parasail to add to their adventures at the lake. Steve LOVED the water - fishing, swimming, boating and looking out over the water to relax and feel peaceful. Steve wasn’t one to go to church regularly but he had a strong belief in God and prayed daily. When we were kids we were given a copy of the New Testament at school and Steve carried his copy for 50 years - he dated his March 30, 1966. There is one section folded over titled “all will be judged by God.” He often spoke of how when he went to be judged by God, he had nothing to fear. Steve was the most selfless person I’ve ever met. He always put everyone else’s needs ahead of hi own and was always taking care of everyone else right up to the end. When I
children Bree-ann and Torrin. Jordan and Travis Retzlaff, Carla (Ken) Pinsent, Jackie Retzlaff, and her children Mason and numerous others in Alberta. He was predeceased by Father Albert Sr. and mother; Agnes, Father-in-law; Einer Johnson, Mother-in-law; Martha Johnson, sister; Margaret (Steele) Watson, brother-in-law; Garnet Watson, brother-inlaw; Emil Schlenker, sister-in-law; Helen Retzlaff, brother-inlaw; Jack Retzlaff, brother-in-law; Barry McMullen, daughter in infancy, great granddaughter Adeya Morley, nephew; Terry Steele, great niece Shayna Trapp. Albert (Pete) was born at Gull Lake February 28, 1928. He attended school at the White Craig School. He married Beatrice Johnson on July 25, 1951 in Gull Lake. Albert worked in the bush as a young man logging as seasonal work. He became an elevator agent for 11 years while running a mixed grain farm until he retired in 2002 to live in Gull Lake. Albert was an Elks member in Gull Lake, a director for the Credit Union in Hazlet, and a councillor for the RM. of Gull Lake for many years. Albert enjoyed going to auction sales where he could visit with people from far and wide. Albert and Beatrice loved to go on bus tours where they met many people who became lifelong friends. He enjoyed attending gun and hobby shows and collecting antiques while spending many hours talking about his special finds. Whenever time allowed he would love to go fishing at his fishing hole. His favourite pastime before he became ill was his regular Monday trips to the Living Sky Casino in Swift Current. Albert and Beatrice enjoyed dancing and would regularly attend the Friday night dances in Gull Lake until he was not well enough to go. Whenever the grandkids came to visit. Albert enjoyed time spent telling stories and jokes. He always enjoyed talking about family history, the history of the area and politics with family and friends. His family will miss Albert. In Albert's memory, donations can be made in his memory to Gull Lake Autumn House or the Gull Lake Special Care Home. Warren's Funeral Home in care of arrangements. Warren's Funeral Home were entrusted with the arrangements. For further information call 306-773-8831 or 1-800-267-6606 or visit our website at www.warrensfuneralhome.com and express your sympathy to family members in our book of condolences.
spent the day with Steve on August 18 in the Meadow Lake Hospital, he was giving me advice about the oil changes for my truck and he was worried about me making the long trip home. In May 2015, he started building his dream cabin at Green Lake. He was so proud of his cabin - he designed it and built it just the way he wanted it. It’s beautiful at Green Lake and offers everything that Steve and his sons love - the lake, hunting, fishing, boating and just enjoying the great outdoors. The cabin is his final gift to his family and even when he was very sick it was very important to him to finish it so they could enjoy it for many years to come. Steve loved life! He loved his family, his work, his motorcycle “Suzie”, his “retail red Ford short-box truck” Shorty (he named all his vehicles) and he loved to visit, even though he always said, “I’m not a visitor.” Steve, Don and Tyler went on their first moose hunting trip in 2005 and he looked forward to every moose hunt that he went on. Steve loved to tease and he loved to laugh. Steve used to write notes on the back of his cheques to Georgia - the manager of the Simmie Credit Union. The one she remembers most was, “I’m in the bar Georgia. I know I shouldn’t be here, but I’m going home soon.” He loved farming and wondered how harvest was going and how my new bin was working out. He calculated how much our crops were going to pay this year. Steve was “The Candy Man” in our neighbourhood and bought at least 40 chocolate bars at a time to leave on the rock pile for Codee, Cassidy, Carissa and Coy. He would tell whoever was in line with him Dollarama why he was buying all these chocolate bars. He loved doing this. I don’t know who enjoyed it more - Steve or the kids. He was the Santa Claus for the Penn West Christmas party one year - Jayda still doesn’t know who the “man in red” really was! Steve loved his grandchildren and was there when Jayda and Ben were born. Steve loved to spoil everyone he cared about and he loved to buy flowers he bought me dozens of red roses. He was a gentleman and always opened the door for me, pulled out my chair,helped me with my coat and helped me into the truck. Three years ago we got our puppy and he spoiled Eva as well. On February 18, 2005 Steve and I had our first date - he surprised me with 50 white roses and a birthday cake. I asked him if he had ever thought about buying a motorcycle and travelling on the bike. He went home and immediately started shopping. Steve bought Suzie and we made many happy memories on our motorcycle trips. On June 28, 2008 we were married. Steve was predeceased by his grandparents Harold and Olive Sherwick and Tommy and Toka Tanaka. He was also predeceased by his parents Harvey and Alice Sherwick, his brothers Lane and Hugh and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Steve is survived by his wife Barb, his son Don (wife Janelle) and their sons Brock & Ben; his son Tyler (partner Briana); Barb’s daughter Kristin and her daughter Jayda; and Barb’s son Keegan. He is also survived by his sister Wendy and her husband Cliff Brazier and their sons Kelly and Clayton and Lane’s family - his wife Val and their daughter Shelby and her partner Daryl; Lane’s son Carson and his wife Samantha and their daughter Luna. He is also survived by his aunt Germaine, his sister-in-law Fauna and numerous cousins. Steve was a very special man with a heart of gold. We are very blessed to have had his in our lives and we will love him forever.