STANLEY W. FOWLER

STANLEY WYMOND FOWLER passed away peacefully on March 8, 2008 with family by his side at Providence Place, Moose Jaw. Stan was born August 21, 1924 and raised on a farm at Buffalo Pound Lake. He was active in his younger years playing hockey, curling, darts, fastball, and loved swimming.  He served with the Royal Canadian Air Force overseas for a number of years. He married Phylliss Todd a war bride, in England and upon returning to Moose Jaw had three children; Bob, Janice and Barb. Later Stan married Viola Newberry and they had two children; Cathy and Mike. Stan drove gravel trucks for Skingles, later working for Redi-Mix.  In 1965 they moved to White Bear where he operated Pioneer Elevator until 1974.  They returned to Moose Jaw where Stan was employed at Buffalo Pound Provincial Park until his retirement in 1987. He enjoyed his retirement driving around the countryside until moving into Providence Place in 1999.  Predeceased by his parents, Hugh and Eva Fowler, loving wife Viola Fowler (Newberry), son Robert “Bob” Fowler, sister Erma Skingle, son-in-law Ron Macpherson. Stan is survived by his children: Janice (Ron) Copeman; Barb (Bill) Moore; Cathy (Keith) Steinhauer, and Mike Fowler; one brother Ken (Evelyn) Fowler, grandchildren: Shelly, Stephanie, Brenda and James; Ian and Jan-Erin; Julie and Todd; Brandi, Jay and Levi; and Apperley, seventeen great-grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.  In keeping with the family’s request, a private service will be held with interment at Rosedale Cemetery.  For those so wishing, memorial donations may be forwarded to Providence Place Foundation, 100 – 2nd Ave. N.E., Moose Jaw, S6H 1B8. In living memory of Stanley, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W.J.Jones & Son Funeral Home.  

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Robert  and Corliss Okerstrom - Moose Jaw, SK:  Sorry to hear of your Dad's passing.   Thoughts and prayers with all of you.  

Marvin and Doreen Miller - Regina SK: May God give you comfort in this time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Stephanie and Kirsten Fowler - Penticton, B.C.: I am so sorry to hear of grandpa's passing. I received a copy of his obituary today. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone.

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