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In loving memory of RUSSEL EDGAR CHECKLEY. Russel
passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2003
in Moose Jaw
with his family by his side. Russel was born November 8, 1924
in the Kelstern district.
He was a World War II Veteran and a proud member of the
Royal Canadian Legion. After
more than forty years of employment at Saskatchewan Minerals, he
retired in Chaplin, Saskatchewan. Russel
was predeceased by his father William Checkley, mother Maude
Checkley-Lafferty, his step-father Joseph Lafferty, his sister,
Aleita Stinson and brothers Irvin Checkley, James Checkley,
William Checkley and Kenneth Checkley.
Russel is survived by his wife Jean Checkley, sons Bill and
Craig, daughters Donna (Allan) Steinhauer, Bonnie (Barry) Leisle,
Brenda (Grant) Osaduik, Lynette Wallace and Shauna (David)
Sunstrum; grandchildren Shane (Dione), Kari, Shelan, Amy, Michael,
Derek, Robert, Neal, Deanne, Anita, Chrisy and Douglas;
great-grandchildren Justine, Joel and Samantha; brothers Stanley
(Shirley) and Ross (Betty); sisters Vi Mason, Lilas (Mel) Bitz as
well as many nieces, nephews and other relatives. The Funeral Service
will be held on Monday,
March 3, 2003 at 2:00 p.m.
in the
Chaplin
Community Complex. Sandra
Sellars will officiate. Royal
Canadian Legion Funeral Rites will be conducted by Roscoe Steele.
Interment will take place in the Chaplin Cemetery
at a later date. Memorials
to the Palliative Care Unit, c/o Moose Jaw
Union
Hospital, 455
Fairford St. E., Moose Jaw, Sask., S6H
1H3 or
to a charity of one’s choice would be greatly appreciated by the
family. In
living memory of Russel, a tree will be planted in Wakamow
Valley
by Prairie Memorial Funeral Home.
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