Obituary of Vonnie Bader

Bader, Vonnie Bernice, March 19, 1935 – March 2, 2013-03-13 It is with great sadness that the family of Vonnie Bader announce her passing at the age of 78. Vonnie was born to George and Leontina Sartison on the Heid Family farm near Scottsburgh Sk. She was the oldest of three children. She attended grade one in Scottsburgh and the rest of her schooling was taken in Luxor school at Neidpath, Sk. In 1953, Vonnie was part of the first graduating class of the Luxor School. It was a class of three girls. On October 17, 1953, Vonnie married Melvin Bader and together they farmed in the Neidpath area for their entire married life. Vonnie and Melvin were blessed with two children, Reg born August 29, 1954 and Charlotte born September 1, 1956. Vonnie loved to grow house plants, particularly African Violets. She was a very good cook and gardener. Some of her other hobbies include reading, crochet, and sewing. Vonnie was a very caring and loving mother and grandmother. When Melvin passed away in May of 2004, Vonnie carried on the farm for one more year and then spent the winters, house sitting in Swift Current. In November of 2007 she moved off the farm into a duplex where she lived until her passing. After moving into Swift Current , Vonnie became very active in the Eastside Church of God and was a member of two Bible Study groups. She also enjoyed volunteering at The Centre. Vonnie enjoyed visiting with friends and looked forward to the Sartison cousins gatherings once a month. Vonnie also treasured her time spent with “the girls”, her cousins, Marlene Holderbein, Lucille Thomson and Faye Rister. Mom also loved to spend time with her family at special occasions and Vonnie and Daughter, Charlotte had many fun times just going shopping. Vonnie passed away peacefully with her children at her side at the Cypress Regional Hospital. She was predeceased by husband Melvin Bader, parents George and Leontina Sartison, brother, Ken, father-in-law Emil Bader, brothers-in-law Marvin Bader and Dave Wilson and one sister-in-law Margaret Bader. Mom loved us all and will be dearly missed by son, Reg (Charlotte) Bader, daughter, Charlotte (Mike) Montgomery, grandchildren, Greg Bader, Kristine (Ron) Flynn and Melissa Montgomery, brother Harold Sartison and friend Vi Janz, sisters-in-law, Audrey Neubaurer and Solange Bader, brother-in-law Don Bader, and special friends Alfreda Sartison, Irene Sartison and Fran Cope and “the girls” Marlene Holderbein, Lucille Thomson and Faye Rister, also many nieces and nephews along with her church family at Eastside Church of God. The funeral service was held, Friday, March 8, 2013 at 2:00pm at Eastside Church of God with Pastor Kevin Snyder officiating. Song leader was Gerald Schwartz and Mary Henderson on keyboard. Pallbearers were, Jonathan Karwandy, Troy Sartison, Ben Ryan, Marlon Neubaurer, Wendell Klassen and Bill Blake. Ushers were Leonard Schwartz, Allan Holderbein, Doug Heid and Tom Schwartz. The eulogy was presented by nephew Troy Sartison and a tribute to “Grandma” was given by granddaughter Kristine Flynn. Vonnie was laid to rest beside Melvin at the Hillcrest Cemetery, Swift Current, Sk. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Eastside Church of God Soup Kitchen, or the charity of your choice. Arrangements were in care of Parkside Memorial Funeral Home. For further information or to sign the family book of condolence please visit parksidefuneralhome.com.