Obituary of Magnus Strom

STROM – Magnus (1925-2014) The family of Magnus Strom is sad to announce his passing on January 22, 2014 at the Cypress Regional Hospital in Swift Current. Magnus is survived by his wife of 61 years, Norah of Kyle; daughters Diane (Ken) McMullen of Lloydminster, AB, Sharon (Lynn) Nelson of Kyle, SK; son Doug (Nat) Strom of Prince Albert, SK; granddaughters Lisa (Wade) Graham of Lloydminster, AB, Rachelle (Kirby) Wempe of Lloydminster, AB, Mollie Strom of Prince Albert, SK; great-grandchildren Brianna Wempe, Ryan Wempe, Mya Graham, Sophie Graham, Jase Graham all of Lloydminster, AB; sister Sigrid Pernula; sisters-in-law Maureen Cave, Clara Strom and many nieces and nephews. Magnus was born in the Horsebutte District on March 24, 1925 where he lived and farmed his entire life. Magnus married Norah Jones of Swift Current on October 24, 1952. He was devoted to his family, his farm and his cattle, doing chores right until his passing. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and was awarded the trophy for Sask #1 non-typical Mule Deer Buck in 2000 when he was 75 years young. The family wishes to thank Linda Hall, friends and family for the kind words at this time as well as the Kyle Ambulance First Responders, Dr. Gordon and the staff of the Cypress Regional Hospital. In lieu of flowers donations could be made to the Zion Lutheran Church Box 276 Kyle, SK S0L 1T0. For further information or to sign the family book of condolence, visit our website at www.parksidefuneralhome.com. Arrangements were in care of Parkside Memorial Funeral Home.