JOHN CLINE

JOHN ROBERT CLINE of the Moose Jaw district, passed away May 17, 2007.  Born March 3, 1948 in Moose Jaw, John was raised in the Belbeck area. He attended Postville, Alexandria and Riverview, receiving a Bachelor of Arts Degree and a Diploma in Education at the University of Saskatchewan.  John returned to the family farm following his father’s death in 1970. He and his wife Jean were married in 1971 and farmed in later years with their sons until his passing.  Predeceased by his parents, Holley and Ruth Cline, John is survived by his wife, Jean and sons: John (Erin), James and Joseph, and by his grandson, Jesse. John was a farmer in the finest sense of the word.  He passed his appreciation of the land and livestock on to his sons. John served on the local elevator committee, the Lindale School Board, and was involved in the Moose Jaw 4H Sheep Club.  He also played slow pitch and spent many evenings watching the Moose Jaw Warriors in their endeavors.  A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. at Rosedale Cemetery.  Pastor Roger Foust will officiate.  Those wishing to attend may meet at the W.J.Jones & Son Funeral Home between 1 - 1:30p.m. to follow in procession to the cemetery. A reception will follow at 2p.m. at the W. J. Jones & Son Family Centre, 262 Athabasca St. E. For those so wishing, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 104 – 2301 Ave. C. North, Saskatoon, S7L 5Z5. In living memory of John, a tree has been planted in Wakamow Valley by W.J.Jones & Son Funeral Home. 

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Jody and Troy Setter: John and Family~ We are saddened to hear of the passing of your Dad. He was a prominent man in our community. May  the wonderful memories you have of him help you through this most difficult time. Know that friends share in your sorrow. 

Robert and Corliss Okerstrom - Moose Jaw, SK: Jean, & Family sorry to hear of John's passing.  Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time of sorrow.

Wayne and Debbie: To the Cline Family, I am sorry to hear of your fathers passing. I know you and your family will have enough great memories of John senior to last forever. He will be missed by all.

Margie Smith Jones - Calgary, AB: I was so sorry to hear from Mom and Dad of John's passing.  I'm sure he will be missed by many. I'm so glad that we had those recent visits at the coffee shop ...It makes me smile just thinking about how proud John was of Jesse! Loving thoughts are being sent your way.

Orv and Darlene Leugner - Moose Jaw, SK: Dear Jean and Family,  We were so sorry to hear of the passing of John.  Our hearts and thoughts are with you at this sad time.

Gordon Anderson - Caron, SK:  Condolences to John's family.

Gord and  Dean McKinnon - Moose Jaw, SK: Words cannot express our sorrow to learn of John's death. Our deepest sympathy to you Jean, and to the boys.  Our thoughts and love are with you all.

Patricia Smith and Jesse Walker - Moose Jaw, SK: We are so sorry for the loss of your husband Mrs. Cline

Wendy Romanuk - Moose Jaw, SK:  Thinking of you all at this very difficult time.  My prayers are with you.

Bill and Carole Harris - Moose Jaw, SK: Words cannot begin to express our shock at the news last week of John's passing. He was very special to each member of our family and we will all treasure the many precious memories he has left for us...from chasing pigeons with Bill in the old barn across the road decades ago to recently comparing notes on grandchildren. He will be missed so very much. Our sincerest sympathies to you Jean, JC, Erin, James, Joe and Jesse. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Rod and Gerilynn Nash - Mortlach, SK: With deepest sympathy to John's family. On the sudden loss of John. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Ben Devine - Brownlee, Sask.: With deepest sympathy to the Cline family. I knew John and his son John (Jr.) while working at the Golden Nugget Casino in Moose Jaw in the 1980's to the early 1990's. He was a great person to work with.

Cory and Brenda Kerr - Moose Jaw, Sk:John and your family, We are sorry to hear of the passing of your father. You are all in our thoughts at this time and we are here if you need anything to get through this difficult time.

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