Dagmar Riis Flett
(January 31, 1908 ~ September 20, 2011)

Dagmar passed away peacefully September 20, 2011 at Parkland Place in Melfort.

Dagmar was born on January 31, 1908 in Morse, Denmark to Walter & Kristina Nygaard. The oldest of 12 children with her twin brother, Chris. The family immigrated to Canada in 1914 and settled in the Whittome area. She attended school at Belgrave and Prescott. She worked on the farm and when she was 18 took over the mothering of her siblings when their mother died at a young age.

On June 25, 1929 she married Jim Flett and they had 3 children: Evelyn, Harold & Lorna. Dagmar loved to cook, sew and do handwork. She had several jobs involving these skills. She moved to British Columbia for a while, but always considered Saskatchewan home, so returned to spend her last years.

Dagmar was a member of the Presbyterian Church and the Over 80 Club. She was very proud of the book they made “Goose Grease & Turpentine”. For the last 12 years she was in Nirvana and Parkland Place.

Dagmar leaves to cherish her memory, her children and grand children; Evelyn: Cheryl (Bill) & John; Harold (Judy): Shawn (Janet), Ryan & Scott; Lorna (Vern): Lynn (Lindsay), Brenda (Barry), Jason (Lorinda), Marcy (Mark) and 14 great grandchildren and 4 great great grand children; her sister Emma Whittome; brother Clarence Nygard; brother-in-law Wally Rude and numerous nieces & nephews. Dagmar was predeceased by Baby Nygaard, Clara, Chris (Gladys), Anna (Gus), Peter (Edna), Tag (Gladys), Henry (Marg), Emelie (Eric), Hilda, brother-in-law Steve Whittome & grandson Joe Hourie.

Dagmar loved her family and had a positive attitude on life and a great sense of humour. She will be missed.

Funeral service was held from St. James Presbyterian Church on Monday, September 26, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Dave MacPherson officiating. Interment followed at Whittome Cemetery. Memorial contributions, in memory of Dagmar, may be directed to St. James Presbyterian Church.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to MELFORT FUNERAL HOME Ltd. of Melfort, SK. (306)-752-2714. www.melfortfuneralhome.com

Card of Thanks – The family of Dagmar Flett would like to thank the staff and care givers of Parkland Place for the care and friendship given their mother during her stay. Thanks to the Melfort Funeral Home for their assistance and support. To Pastor Dave MacPherson for your lovely service and music and to the ladies who served the lunch. Friends and family for memorial donations, cards, visits, phone calls & food. To all of you, your support was greatly appreciated. ~ Evelyn, Harold (Judy), Lorna (Vern) and Families.

• Date : 2011-09-20 06:00:00
• Location : Melfort, SK