CHARLES (CHUCK) ELSOM

CHARLES EDWARD (CHUCK) ELSOM born June 28, 1934 in Moose Jaw, passed away peacefully on his farm home on Friday, June 14, 2002 at the age of 67 years.  Charles attended Public School in Boharm and Technical High School in Moose Jaw. He married Elizabeth Ann Clark in 1960 and the couple farmed and raised cattle in the Boharm and Caron district until his death.  Predeceased by his parents George and Mae Elsom and his brother John Elsom.  He is survived by his  wife Elizabeth, son Jeffrey (Sandra) and daughters: Susan (Lee) Van Buskirk and Mary Kathleen (Shawn) Schick; grandchildren: Rachel, Sarah, Isaac and Stephanie Elsom; Jessica and Shannon Van Buskirk, his brother George Elsom and an aunt, Mary McLaren (Elsom). Funeral Services will be held at St. Andrew’s United Church, 60 Athabasca St. E., Moose Jaw on Wednesday, June 19, 2002 at 1:30 p.m.  Reverend Peter J. Calhoun will officiate.  Interment will follow at Rosedale Cemetery. Those so wishing may forward memorials to the Home Care Palliative Care Program, 455 Fairford St. E., Moose Jaw, Sask., S6H 1H3 or to the Canadian Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 1061, Moose Jaw, Sask., S6H 4P8.  In living memory of Charles, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W.J.Jones & Son Funeral Home.   

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Wally and Denise Blaisdell - Calgary, AB :We were both saddened to hear of Charlie's death.  Wally, in particular, shared so many happy times with the Elsom family and later as he and Charlie played baseball with their beloved Lakers.  Please know we are both thinking of you in your sorrow.

Bernie Doepker - Moose Jaw, Sask.: Dear Elizabeth and family; Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.  I know that the next few days are very trying, but I hope that you all can pull through and also enjoy this time with your memories.  Elizabeth,  We are all praying for Chuck and your family and hope you can find solace with the thoughts from your friends. Bernie

Dawn MacKenzie - Moose Jaw: Just a note to let you know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Elizabeth. I know that your strength as a family will carry you through your pain and that you will have many wonderful memories of Chuck to sustain you.

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