FRANCIS “LEE” SCRIVENER
With great sadness the Scrivener Family announces the passing of Lee, on Sunday, January 6, 2013. He will be remembered with love by Miriam, his wife of 59 years, his children Richard (Laura) of Saskatoon, Patt (Rick Hutchings) of Parksville BC, Lynda (Tom Hill) of Nanoose Bay BC, Diane of Prince Albert and Mark of Martensville; his grandchildren Mandi (Shawn), Daniel (Chandelle), Mia, Scott, Gregory (Melissa), Bradley (Kim), Jennifer (Todd), Carol and Lesley; his 9 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Frank and Annie (Lake) and an infant brother Wayne. Lee was born in Nipawin on March 5, 1930 and raised in Carlea SK. He graduated from the Saskatoon Technical Collegiate as a machinist which he put to good use throughout his life; welding and repairing both his and the neighbour’s machinery, restoring elevator engines and John Deere tractors, as well as designing and building hydraulic lifts, presses and engine stands. Lee was very creative and resourceful and could fix almost anything. During his employment at Acme Machine and Electric he was involved in the building and installation of the original Cobalt-60 Beam Therapy Unit that used radioactive cobalt to treat cancer. The Cobalt Unit is exhibited at the Western Development Museum in Saskatoon. He farmed the homestead started by his father, and owned and operated Lee’s Machine and Welding until moving to Prince Albert in 1981 with Miriam and Mark. After several years of living in the city, they built a house and shop on an acreage outside Prince Albert where Lee spent time on many projects, including designing and building railings and signs, as well as gardening. A project he was proud of was his ‘to scale’ Eiffel Tower. He was fond of curling and volunteered for many tournaments, including the 1987 Canadian Junior Curling Championship and was proud to say he was a chauffeur for the now well-known Jennifer Jones. Lee enjoyed making wine and always had a batch on the go, winning several prizes for his efforts in local competitions. He enjoyed fishing, often in the company of a loyal black lab. He was a loving, gentle and devoted husband, father, grandfather and uncle. His quick wit and humour will be remembered always. A memorial service will be held at River Park Memorial Chapel, 301 River St. West, Prince Albert on Saturday, March 23 at 2.00 p.m. Friends so wishing may make a memorial contribution to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of choice. Family and friends may send email condolences to http://sharingmemories.ca/.

• Date : 2013-01-06 06:00:00