Wendy Carole Magnus was born May 26, 1957, in Leoville to James and Phyllis McDaid, Wendy was the fourth child of James and Phyllis. When she was brought home, she joined brothers Larry and Mark and sister Linda. In the following years brothers Ronnie and Kenny were born completing the McDaid family.

In her teenage years during high school, she discovered her passion for leatherwork. This passion would lead to her countless creations traveling around North America.

After graduating from high school in Leoville, Wendy moved in with her grandpa Blair to help keep him company. Here she found the love of her life Norman Magnus while working at the Penn Store. After a short courtship they were married in Grandpa Blair’s backyard on July 26, 1980. They had 45 wonderful years making memories together.

Shortly after marrying, Wendy and Norman got involved with the Ranger Hall. Something that was near and dear to her heart. So near and dear that in her last few days she got everything lined up to make sure the fall supper still took place this year. Wendy cared deeply for community and the hall with countless New Years Eve dances, fall suppers, July 1^st BBQ, Halloween parties, weddings, funerals and family reunions, Wendy would make sure these events took place.

Ranger hall wasn’t the only thing keeping Wendy busy she loved to prepare food, getting the community together, visiting friends and neighbors, knitting, fishing auction sales and hunting. Wendy loved to play tricks keeping everyone laughing. She will be deeply missed by everyone who knew her.

Wendy is lovingly remembered by her husband Norman Magnus, her siblings Larry (Judy) McDaid, Linda McDaid, Mark (Mary Ann) McDaid, Ron (Leona) McDaid, Ken (Leona) McDaid, her mother-in-law Audrey Magnus, her sisters-in-law Valerie Frantik (Raymond Ward), Cheryl Crossland (Claude), numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Wendy was predeceased by her parents James and Phyllis McDaid (nee Blair), her father-in-law William Magnus “Wee Willy”, her stepfather-in-law Bruce McInnis.

 

A memorial service was held for Wendy on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 2:00 pm at Ranger Hall, Ranger, Saskatchewan. Wendy was laid to rest at the Ranger Cemetery.

Family and friends wishing to send online condolences are welcome to visit http://www.beaulacfuneralhome.com  

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Beau “Lac” Funeral Home and Crematorium, Delores Beaulac, Funeral Director, Spiritwood, SK (306) 883-3500.

 

• Date : 2025-10-16
• Location : Chitek Lake