Obituary of Lloyd Wellbrock

WELLBROCK Mr. Lloyd was born on the family farm near Ponteix, Saskatchewan on August 4, 1924 and passed away in Swift Current, Saskatchewan on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at the age of 85 years. Lloyd was one of six children of Herman and Mary Ann (McKewan) Wellbrock (predeceased). He is survived by his sister Hazel (Doug) Lamb and is predeceased by his siblings: Henry (Muriel) Wellbrock, Mabel (Ewald) Metke, Ruby (Adrian) Martin, and Bertha Wellbrock who died in infancy. Lloyd is survived by his sister-in-law, Joy (Malcolm) Munroe and predeceased by sister-in-law, Corrine (Gene) Welsch. Lloyd was married on August 23, 1952 to Norma (Ruud) Wellbrock who passed away on August 8, 1999. They had four children: Gary (Beth) Wellbrock, Sheree Perret, Nancy Bolton and Lori (Ken) Heywood. He is also survived by his special friend and companion Louise Bickner. Lloyd will be fondly remembered by his eight grandchildren: Sean (Stacey) Wellbrock, Scott Wellbrock, Steve (Michelle) Wellbrock, Chris Perret, Joni (Jason) Treen, Mallory and Cole Bolton, and Zachary Heywood; and his six great-grandchildren: Meagan, Molly, Austin, Sydney (Wellbrock), Chelsea and Dawson (Treen). Lloyd will also be remembered by his numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, as well as his special friends, John Sokol, Della Farnsworth, and “Pete”. Lloyd attended Noteku and CadillacSchool. After working on the family farm for four years, Lloyd took over the farm in 1945. He married Norma Ruud from Admiral in 1952 and while living on the home farm, they raised four children. Lloyd was always a “farmer at heart” but he also found time to participate in curling and enjoyed bonspeiling! He tried his hand at fishing, camping and hunting, graduating from rabbit hunting to hunting antelope, deer and bears. He was an active member of the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool, and a proud member of the Co-op. He was involved in the Glenvern 4-H Club, and also was a Councilor for R.M. No.76 for eight years. He enjoyed Community get togethers, bowling and liked going to local dances. He attended dances at Glenvern Hall, and was a member of the local Square Dance and Round Dance Clubs and still found time to go dancing at the Legion Hall on Saturday nights. He always enjoyed socializing with friends over coffee and playing a game of cards (especially 3’s to the Kings which was his favorite card game). Lloyd also loved his garden, especially growing his prize tomatoes. He was always glad that his family never moved too far away so they could get together for visits and on special occasions. He always treasured his time with his children and grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The funeral service was held on Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at MountCalvaryLutheranChurch with Pastor Brad Julien officiating. The organist was Murray Eichorst and special music was performed by Chelsea Treen accompanied by Mallory and Cole Bolton. The ushers were, Allan Wellbrock and Carolyn Coburnand the honorary usher was John Sokol. The Eulogy was given by Gary Wellbrock. The pallbearers were: Steve Wellbrock, Mallory Bolton, Cole Bolton, Chris Perret, Joni Treen, Sean Wellbrock and Scott Wellbrock. The Honorary Pallbearers were: Zachary Wellbrock, Chelsea Treen, Dawson Treen, Meagan Wellbrock and Molly Wellbrock. The interment was held at MemoryGardensCemetery, Swift Current, Saskatchewan. Memorial donations may be made to the Dr. Noble Irwin Healthcare Foundation at the SwiftCurrentHospital or to MountCalvaryLutheranChurch. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Parkside Memorial Funeral Home, Swift Current, Saskatchewan. For further information or to sign the family book of condolence visit our website at parksidefuneralhome.com.