POUND -Wesley Arnott Pound passed away Saturday July 30, 2005 after a short battle with cancer. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Arleen (Hand), daughter Charlene, son Braden (Renee), grandchildren Sam and Lauren, sister Dorothy (Doug) Jeffery, nieces, Debbie (Scott) Cockbill, Dianna (Ron) Harms and Danine (Dave) Webber, nephew Donald (Shelly) and their children. Wes was born in Kinghorn Fife, Scotland in 1933 and moved to Saskatoon when he was three months old. He attended Buena Vista Elementary School and Nutana Collegiate. He was employed by Robin Hood Flour Mills for 15 years and then attended the University of Saskatchewan receiving his degree from the College of Agriculture, Dairy and Food Science in 1973. The same year he began his career with the Federal Government, Health Canada, Health Protection Branch, later becoming a Food and Drug District Officer. He was actively involved with the Hub City Kennel and Obedience Club for several years and was a long-time member of the Saskatchewan Wood Workers Guild. Wes was the driving force behind the Emma Lake Collaboration and coordinator for the Artisan Craft Market for the Hub City Turners. Special thank you to the doctors and nurses at St. Paul's Hospital, and to Addie Loomes and the other Palliative Home Care staff members. The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, August 4, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at the chapel of the Saskatoon Funeral Home, 338 4th Ave. N., conducted by The Reverend Marjorie Keyser. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wes Pound Bursary Fund for Education c/o M. Hosaluk, RR#2, Saskatoon, SK. S7K 3J5 OR The Canadian Cancer Society, 438 2nd Ave N, Saskatoon, SK., S7K 2C3.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
5 Entries
August 5, 2005
Lynn Garvie/Osborn
To Arlene and Family,
So sorry to hear of Wes' passing. I will always remember him with his sheep dogs. He was a wonderful and fun HCKC member. He will surely be missed.
August 3, 2005
Kurt Hartviksen
Arlene and Family,
Please accept our sincere condolences and know that the prayers of so many of Wes' friends are surrounding you through this time of loss and healing.
Kindest regards, Kurt and Ardis Hartviksen
August 2, 2005
Garry Jabusch
Very sorry to hear of your loss of your husband/father.
August 2, 2005
Jackie Chaput
With fond memories of Wes. Remembered as a very friendly person to work with.
Jackie Chaput-Health Canada
August 2, 2005
Marcel Pomerleau
We'll miss you at the Shell Lake turner's weekend coming up.
Showing 1 - 5 of 5 results
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read moreWhat kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read moreWe'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreIf you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read moreLegacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreThey're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read more