Dorothy “Joyce” Bader (nee Owen)

August 28, 1928 – May 11, 2024

With sadness the family of Dorothy “Joyce” Bader announce she passed away on May 11, 2024 at the age of 95.

Joyce was born on Aug 28, 1928 in Prince Albert.  She was raised on a farm outside of Prince Albert.  She attended Riverside School, the Convent and Normal School in Saskatoon where she obtained her teaching certificate. She taught in Beaton, Riverside, Lindsay and Spruce Home.  Joyce also worked at the Royal Bank in Prince Albert.

In 1952 she married Wally and moved to Mayview, together they raised 6 boys to help on the farm.  In 1996 they retired and moved to Mackenzie Condo’s in PA.  When she had time she enjoyed crocheting and embroidering.  She was well known for her card playing and baking, she made the best buns!

Joyce was predeceased by her husband Wally, sister Pearl, and brother Frank.

Joyce is survived by her sons Gary (Elaine), Les (Karen), Dave (Bev), Brent (Corine), Mark (Theresa), and Todd; her grandchildren Greg, Jennifer (Craig), Lyle (Kristyn), Sean (Chantal), Shaileen (Gilles), Danielle (Jonathan), Kelsie, and Darcie; and numerous great grandchildren.

She is also survived by her siblings John (Myrna) and Joan, along with many nieces, nephews and friends.

A Celebration of Joyce’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, June 14, 2024 at Gray’s Funeral Chapel, 575, 28^th Street West, Prince Albert, SK.

The family would especially like to thank Olga and Donna at the Mackenzie Condo’s for all their assistance that allowed Joyce to stay in her home as long as possible.  We would also like to thank Rowena & Paul at the Eastview Care Home for making her last eight months enjoyable.  Your compassion & thoughtfulness is appreciated by the family.

She will be greatly missed & forever held in our hearts and memories.

Family and friends may leave online condolences at https://grays.ca

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of Gray’s Funeral Chapel, (306) 922-4729 Lisa Bos-Atchison, Funeral Director and Mary MacWilliams.

• Date : 2024-05-11
• Location : Prince Albert, SK