Jeanne Douglas

Obituary of Jeanne Margaret Douglas

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DOUGLAS – Jeanne Margaret (nee Sim); passed away on January 13, 2017, at the age of 103, in the Gull Lake Special Care Home, Gull Lake, SK. Jeanne was predeceased by her parents, Andrew and Alice (nee Davidson) Sim; and by her son G. Ross Douglas. Jeanne was also predeceased by her loving husband, Gordon Douglas and by her brothers Ray Sim and Bob Sim. She is survived by her daughter-in-law Loretta Douglas, her grandchildren Michelle Douglas and Lynda Kurylowicz (Stan Kurylowicz) and by her great-grandson Mitchell Kurylowicz. Jeanne is also survived by loving members of the Klassen Family and by dear relatives Lavonne and Clifford Pittman, Joyce and Russell Gillanders and by Gwen and Dub Henderson. Jeanne was born in Gull Lake and lived her long life in and around this special part of Saskatchewan. She completed high school in Gull Lake and attended the Reliance School of Commerce in Regina. She married Gordon in 1938 and they began their married life on the family farm north of town. Jeanne was creative, handy and thrifty; she enjoyed making Afghans, quilts, dolls and had a penchant for painting. She was also an incredible hostess and gifted wedding cake maker. Jeanne was an active community member over many decades, including with the Valley Centre Homemakers and with the Women’s Institute. Jeanne was a lovely, gentle lady who was very kind. She was proud of her prairie roots. She treasured her family and friends. She always had an easy smile for all who crossed her path. The family wishes to than the amazing caregivers at the Gull Lake Special Care Home and at Autumn House who so lovingly cared for Jeanne over many years. A memorial gathering to mark the life of this special lady will be held at a later time. In lieu of flowers, donations to Autumn House or to the Gull Lake Special Care Home would be appreciated by the family. For further information or to sign the family book of condolences, visit www.parksidefuneralhome.com. Arrangements were in care of Parkside Memorial Funeral Home – Ryan Cappelle.
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Monday
16
January

Interment at: Moose Jaw Crematorium

12:00 pm
Monday, January 16, 2017
Moose Jaw Crematorium
268 Mulberry Lane
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada
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