Obituary of Doris Textor

B I O G R A P H Y TEXTOR: Doris Eleonora Textor passed away in the Riverside Health Complex, Turtleford, Saskatchewan on Monday, November 19, 2007 at the age of 85 years. Doris was born on November 20, 1921 in Lashburn, Saskatchewan. Doris is survived by: three daughters: Lillian and her husband Tom Morgan of Saskatoon, Hazel and her husband Walter Mosimann of Edam, Lila and her husband Jerry Banks of Ft. Qu'Appelle; one son: Lionel Textor and his wife Annette of Calgary; fifteen grandchildren: Roger Morgan and his wife Suzanne of Kincaid, David Morgan and his wife Donna Armstrong of Medicine Hat, Carol Lyons of Saskatoon, Richard Mosimann and his wife Wanda of Edam, Bonnie and her husband Kevin Letwinetz of Edam, Heather Mosimann of Lloydminster, Glenda and her husband Tyler Weber of Edam, Michael Banks and his wife Natasha of Leader, Jill and her husband Rick Long of Loreburn, Mark Banks and his wife Andrea of Ft. QuÀppelle, Kevin Banks and his wife Kristen of Medicine Hat, Trevor Textor and his wife Lia Rogers of Calgary, Adrian Textor and his wife Jocelyn of Calgary, Sheena and her husband Chris Taggart of Calgary, Janina Textor of Calgary; twenty-one great grandchildren; one sister Betty Textor, three sisters-in-law: Trudy Textor of Duncan, BC; Irene Olson of Lloydminster, Ruby Simons of Lloydminster; one brother-in-law Henry Ramstad of Maidstone as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Doris was predeceased by: her husband, Wynn (2003), Parents: Victoria Haftner (1990), Peter Olson (1934), step-father Gus Haftner (1982); Sister: Phyllis Ramstad (2000), Brothers: Lorne Olson (2002), Roy Haftner (1988), Brothers-in-law: Alec Textor (1995), Frank Textor (1986), Sister-in-law: Louise (1999) and John Schwandt (1990); nephews: David Ramstad (1975) and Reginald Ramstad (1993), Father-in-law Fred Textor (1939), Mother-in-law Jessie (1958). The funeral service for Doris was conducted from the Good Shepherd United Anglican Church on Friday, November 23, 2007 at 2:00 P.M. CST with Reverend Canon Don Skinner officiating. A eulogy was given by Michael Banks. The Community Choir sang “Whispering Hope.” The hymns sung were “Morning Has Broken,” and “Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah,” accompanied on the organ by Bev Meikle. Honorary pallbearers were all the people whose lives Doris touched. Active pallbearers: Roger Morgan, David Morgan, Richard Mosimann, Trevor Textor, Michael Banks, Mark Banks, Kevin Banks and Adrian Textor. Interment followed in the Turtleford Cemetery. McCaw Funeral Service Ltd., of Lloydminster administered the funeral arrangements. Excerpts from the eulogy by Michael Banks We gather here today to share our memories and reminisce about a lady who was a daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, cousin, sister and friend to so many. Grandma grew up in the Milleton District north of Maidstone. She attended Middleton School up to Grade 6. Times were tough for her family and she left school to work for local farmers for $5.00 a month. A good portion of this money she gave to her mom for day to day expenses. In her mid teens she took a job at the Turtleford Hotel. Like many others she attended social functions at English River Hall, west of town. It was here she met Wynn Edwin Textor whom she married November 30, 1939 in Turtleford. They farmed west of town from 1939 to 1965 when they retired from farming and moved into Turtleford. They farmed all but one of these years when they took a brief absence when they purchased and ran the Glaslyn Hotel, 1946-47. Many of the grandchildren were first taught to play cards by Grandpa and Grandma starting with Kings In the Corner and then Crib. They loved playing cards with everyone. They both loved their dancing, especially square dancing and old time dancing and the interaction with others at these events. The interaction within the community was a calling for Grandma. She did this through various organizations, as she was a 4-H leader for 13 years, was a member of the West Hazel Institute Group for many years, was involved with the Turtleford Senior Citizen`s Recreation Centre since its opening, was a life time member of the Turtleford Agricultural Society and she received the Order of Saskatchewan from the diocese for outstanding contributions as a long time member of the Anglican United Woman`s Auxiliary - for 40 plus years she got the alter ready for communion. Her interaction with people spread outside the community as she would help people who she felt deep down needed it. Each Christmas we received something from Grandma that she had made, but so did Laura Latimer, Robert`s wife, as Grandma would correspond with her and provide assistance each Christmas season. It was in her heart to do so. Grandma did knitting, crocheting, stitchery, quilting, hardanger, embroidery and did thousands of alterations and mending for people in the community and the First Nations at near volunteer prices. She did all of this with a true love for her family and community. Her soul is huge. Card of Thanks The family of Doris Textor wishes to express its sincere gratitude to nurses and aides in the home care system, to all staff in the Riverside Health Complex for the loving care Doris and our family received. Thanks to all who phoned, sent flowers, donations, cards, food and loving thoughts to us. Also many thanks to the minister, organist, choir, eulogist, pallbearers and McCaw's for all your help and kindness to us. A donation towards a wheelchair for the Turtle Valley Lodge will be made in lieu of thank you cards. Donations may be made to the Turtle Valley Lodge Wheelchair Fund (Cheques are to be made out to: Turtleford Housing Authority).