OBITUARY
Brian McTavish 1949 – 2014
Brian was born in Moosomin, Saskatchewan, to Roy and Vi McTavish. He was raised on the family farm. He started school at Woodlands District and completed his schooling at Moosomin McNaughton High School. After graduation he went to Winnipeg and earned his Journeyman’s Electrician certificate at Red River College. It was in Winnipeg Brian met Betty Ann Usiski. They married on June 24th, 1972. Right from the start they knew they would move back to Moosomin to farm, which they did in the harvest of 1974. There they raised their 3 children. Brian was a member of the Board of Directors for the Saskatchewan Charolais Association from 1995 to
2001. While serving on the board, he looked after the Agribition show catalogue for the Charolais breed. Before this was computerized, this was a huge job. He became councillor for the RM of Moosomin in 2005 and served until 2012. At the same time he served as RM rep for APAS when it was first established. In October 2012 he became Reeve. He truly enjoyed this involvement in his community. Brian was an avid curler, participating in several different leagues and bonspiels over the years. He was always very involved with Jared and Sean in hockey and Tanis in her curling. He also loved to camp, his pride and joy was his fifth wheel camper purchased in 2008. This allowed him more time to get away, travel, fish and camp with neighbours, he looked forward to this
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time every year. Brian’s primary passion was farming. He wasn’t just a farmer but a steward of the land and his livestock. He felt a responsibility to future generations. He started McTavish Charolais 25 years ago. In 2013, Brian and Betty were awarded the Saskatchewan Charolais Honour Scroll in recognition in their involvement in the Association in the promotion of the Charolais breed in Saskatchewan. His life dream for his children came true, farming with his sons and seeing Tanis succeed. Brian is survived by his wife Betty Ann, and their children, Tanis, Jared (Heather) and Sean (Darcelle) and their five grandsons: Rylan, Austen, Hayden, Sawyer and Emmett and extended family.
General Meeting
SUNDAY, JUNE 22ND, 2014 • Floral Hall
Young or old, new or established breeders, everyone is encouraged to attend
Just south east of Saskatoon
AGENDA 1:00 - 2:45 P.M. AGM 2:45 - 3:15 P.M. Coffee Break 3:15 - 4:30 P.M. Guest Speakers: Mel Reekie from the CCA office • Western Livestock Price Insurance Program delivered by SCIC 5:30 P.M.
Steak Supper
Registration is $35, kids 10 & under $12.50 To register or reserve a room at the Travelodge contact Mike McAvoy • 306-237-4464 Camping – $33/night • Travel Inn Resort & Campground 306-373-6806 Silent Auction donations are welcomed and sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact Donna Ross 306-267-4986
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