CHARLIE DUERS

ROBERT CHARLES “CHARLIE” DUERS.  It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Charlie on October 15, 2004 with his loving family by his side. Charlie was born in Newcastle on Tyne, England on July 29, 1917.  His father worked for the United Bus Company and his mother stayed home to raise the family, four boys and two girls.  Charlie was a good student and avid sportsman in his school years.  When old enough he delivered the morning and afternoon newspapers to earn extra money to help with the family expenses.  After graduating with honours he was recruited to play professional soccer for the Sheffield Wednesday Football Club.  His football career was cut short when drafted by the Royal Air Force as World War II began.  He was then posted to Swift Current, Saskatchewan in 1941 where he met Audrey Winget, his wife of 61 years.  After the war, in 1954, the family immigrated to Edmonton, where Charlie gained employment with Canadian Pittsburg Industries.  After 28 years with this company and several transfers across Canada, he retired in his last relocation – Moose Jaw. In his spare time, Charlie loved to play cards, golf, fish, hunt, curl, camp, and all types of music but most important he loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  He is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Audrey; three daughters: Margaret (Wayne) Sorenson – Edmonton, Joyce (Gerry) Regier – Winnipeg and Lesley Flynn – Medicine Hat; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, one brother, John (Kathy) and two sisters: Margaret Duers and Elsie Walton – all of England, one sister-in-law, Lorraine Winget – Kelowna, and many nephews, nieces and friends.  Charlie was predeceased by his mother, Mary, father, Bob, and brothers, Frank and Leslie - all of England. A Celebration of Charlie’s Life will be held at Minto United Church, Moose Jaw on Tuesday, October 19, 2004 at 1:30 p.m.  Reverend John Carley will officiate. Memorialization will take place privately at Prairie Memorial Columbarium.  Army, Navy & Airforce Veterans Funeral Rites will be conducted at the Church.  The family gives special thanks to the wonderful staff at Pioneer Lodge for their kindness, support and care in making Charlie’s last 1½ years at the lodge a home. As an expression of sympathy a contribution may be made to Pioneer Lodge, 1000 Albert Street, Moose Jaw, S6H 2Y2 or to a charity of your choice. In living memory of Charlie, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W.J.Jones & Son Funeral Home.   

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Robert  and  Corliss Okerstrom - Moose Jaw, SK: Audrey our prays & thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow.   Will not be able to be at the funeral as I have to work that day but will be thinking of you all day.  Corliss

Ted and Kathy Joyner - Cochrane, AB: Audrey and family, it is with great sadness to read of Charlie's passing... bless him. Bless you too Audrey, our thoughts are with you.  Ted & Kathy

Bill and Bev Itcush - Moose Jaw, SK

Sandra Carley - Edmonton, AB: Thinking of you, and my thoughts are with you all.

Kimi Duzan - Medicine Hat, Alberta: Dear Audrey and family, it was very nice to become reacquainted with you at Pioneer Lodge.  How sad it is that it was due to our loved ones failing health and now passing.  My sympathy to all of you with Charlie's passing.  You love and dedication was evident in the time you spent together.  May God bring you comfort and peace.

Eunice McLaren - Moose Jaw, Sk.: I would like to express my condolences to you and your family at this time of sorrow.

Gordon and Mary Dirk - London Ont. : We would like to express our condolences to you and your family at this time of sorrow.  May God bring you comfort and peace.

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