PERSON – Ronald, late of Canwood, SK passed away peacefully on Friday, August 2, 2013 at the Shellbrook Hospital. Ron was born on May 14, 1936 in Canwood, SK. He was born at “Nurse Lidstrom’s”, the site where his eldest daughter lives today. On June 30, 1959, he married Eleanor Lofstrom and they have three daughters. Ron attended Dry Creek School but could hardly wait to start farming full time. He did mixed farming with his father and brother, Don for approximately 40 years. Person Bros. was established and Ron and Don began raising Charlois, Simmental and Limousin cattle, which was a highlight in their farming career. In 1993, Ron and Eleanor retired to the village of Canwood. Ron began to work for the village, a job he held for 11 years. Following his retirement from this, he joined the staff of Hawryluk Funeral Home, where he worked until his passing. Besides farming Ron also did sub-driving for the school bus, repair work for the Valbrand Rural Telephone Company and was a Canwood Volunteer Firefighter. He enjoyed doing small carpentry projects, “Coffee Row”, and visiting. He only drove Chevrolet vehicles and loved sports. Mr. Lloyd Culy, founder of the Dry Creek Penguins soft ball team, was one of his teachers and mentors for ball, which he played for many years. He played for the Prince Albert Junior Jacks from 1950-1952. He played hockey for the Canwood Canucks and curled locally, in the league and in many bonspiels. Ron enjoyed bowling, which he did up until January 2013. He enjoyed music and played the guitar. Ronnie’s family was truly his life. He travelled many miles to watch his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren in their activities, sports, music, graduations and birthdays. He was an ambitious, patient and honest man who was very private and reserved. His polite and kind manner will be forever missed by his family who loved him dearly. Ron will be lovingly remembered and forever cherished by his wife, Eleanor; daughters, Sherry (Ken) Moar of Canwood, SK and their children, Amber of Saskatoon, SK, Adam (fiancé Danielle Priel) of Saskatoon, SK, Taylor (Brittany Thiessen) of Saskatoon, SK and Tanner of Saskatoon, SK; Lori (Cliff) Burlingame of Beaumont, AB and their children, Brandi (Kyle) Kozlowski of Beaumont, AB and their daughter, Scout, Chase (Chantelle) of Beaumont, AB and their children, Beau, Preslee and Alabama and Paige (Jake) Scheck of Beaumont, AB and their children, Ryder, Rush and Sway; and Dyan (Odell) Franco of Edmonton, AB and their children, Destiny (Greg Lee) of Toronto, ON and Marty (Cory-Lynn) of Edmonton, AB; his brother (only sibling), Don (Carol) Person of Canwood, SK and their son, Dean; brothers-in-law: Mel (Pam) Lofstrom of Saskatoon, SK and Terry (Marilyn) Lofstrom of Canwood, SK; as well as numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents, Clarence and Florence Person; his parents-in-law, August and Ruth Lofstrom; and his brother-in-law, Wally Lofstrom. The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, August 8, 2013 at 2:00 PM at the Community Hall in Canwood, SK officiated by Pastor Dave Bodvarson and Ron Emmons. Interment to follow in Dry Creek Cemetery. The organist is Grace Buhler and special music will be provided by Bill Martodam and Brittany Thiessen. A tribute to Ron will be given by “The Family”. The Pallbearers are Adam Moar, Taylor Moar, Tanner Moar, Chase Burlingame, Jake Scheck, Kyle Kozlowski, Greg Lee, and Marty Franco. Donations in memory of Ron may be made to MAK (Missions And Kids), Canwood Golf Course or the Canadian Cancer Society. Family and friends may send online condolences by visiting www.hawrylukfuneralhome.com. Arrangements entrusted to Hawryluk Funeral Home, Canwood, SK 306.468.2244

• Date : 2013-08-02 06:00:00
• Location : Shellbrook, SK