ERNST, Howard
March 29, 1926 – October 18, 2014

Howard Elgin Ernst, age 88, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2014 with family at his side. He is survived by his loving wife, Bertha (nee Miller) Ernst, whom he married on October 17, 1953; his three daughters, Valerie (John) Sawatzky, Judy (Don) Beskorwayne and Janet Ernst; daughter in-law Phyllis Ernst; 10 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
Howard was born on March 29, 1926 to Paul and Gertrude Ernst in Sturgeon Valley, where he resided until 2007 when they moved to Prince Albert. He spent many years farming and after retiring in 1992, they rented out the land and started exploring new and exciting interests. Howard took up golfing, bowling, camping, fishing and traveling. He also enjoyed going to coffee row at Smitty’s and visiting with his friends. He enjoyed many years puttering around his shop and helping the grandkids with whatever they were building, or rescuing them with the tractor after getting stuck while sledding.
Howard restored a 1530 McCormick Deering tractor that he purchased around the same time as the farm to break the land, which he then donated to the Vintage Power Machines Museum. Howard was predeceased by his two sons, Stanley and Clarence; his parents Paul and Gertrude Ernst and his father and mother in-law Henry and Alice Miller.
Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 24, 2014 at Gray’s Funeral Chapel, 575 – 28th Street West, Prince Albert, SK with Reverend Tony Thompson officiating. Interment will be held at South Hill Cemetery. In lieu of other tributes, memorial donations can be made to a Charity of Donor’s Choice. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.grays.ca. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Gray’s Funeral Chapel, (306-922-4729).

• Date : 2014-10-18