BATHER – Butch

 Charles Herman Bather was born on September 22, 1946 in Prince Albert, SK.  to Richard and Elma Bather. Charles or better known as “Butch” was their firstborn child. He grew up in Canwood and attended school in Canwood. After Grade 8 he decided to spread his wings and started into the workforce. He worked as an electricians’ helper under Bill Wilcox for awhile. Butch then decided to follow in his father’s footsteps and started driving school bus. With his driving experience he also was hired by Young’s Garage as a fuel truck driver for a while. He got a chance to go to work for the Department of Natural Resources which he thought would be an excellent job opportunity, which it was. He spent many years working in the north and had many experiences, and made many long time friendships. After a serious accident Butch was unable to work. He returned to Canwood and lived with his Dad in the house he grew up in and after Richard’s passing, Butch remained at his home for a few more years. He then moved into the Senior’s Housing in Canwood. Butch lived life on his terms and was a kind, considerate, and caring soul. He had his good times and his bad times.  His retirement years were spent visiting his many friends and family and helping anyone who needed a helping hand. His pet cats over the years were great companionship for him. He also kept busy by fixing all kinds of radios, TV’s, and anything that had wires or batteries, for folks. He loved going for his drives around the country to check out the farmers and sometimes stop to visit and offer them a cold beer. He will be forever remembered for how slow he would drive. He battled through some major health issues over the years but you seldom heard him complain. Butch passed away at his residence in Canwood, SK. on Tuesday, May 20, 2020 at the age of 73 years.  He definitely left many family and friends with many stories to remember him by and will be truly missed by all.

Butch has left behind; two sisters, Donna Lovberg and her children; Marcy Lovberg, Mark (Becky) Lovberg and their children, Shae and Blake; Lorna (Brian) Little and their children; Carmen Little and his children, Gabe and Madison, Denny (Rachelle) Little and their children, Beau and Dyllan, Jamie Little and his daughter Ava, Aaron (Christy) Little and their daughter Nya; a sister-in-law; Luci (Jeff) O’ Brien and her son,  Nathan (Trudy) Bather and their children, Lucius and Sophia; and numerous other relatives, special friends, and his cat, Smokey. Butch has gone to join his; father and mother, Richard and Elma Bather; his brother Robert “Bob” Bather; his brother-in-law, Lorne Lovberg; his grandparents, numerous aunts and uncles, cousins, and other relatives and friends. Rest in Peace!

 A Private Graveside Service was held on Monday, May 25th at the Canwood North Cemetery with Rev. Emmanuel Aristide officiating where Butch was laid to rest with his Mom, Dad and brother. A Public Gathering of family and friends will be held at a later date. Memorial Donations in memory of Butch may be made to the Choice of the Donor. Family and friends wishing to send online condolences are welcome to visit www.beaulacfuneralhome.com Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Beau “Lac” Funeral Home, Tammy Smart – Director, Canwood, SK. 306-468-2244.

 

• Date : 2020-05-20
• Location : Canwood, SK.