Donald Schwartz

Donald Schwartz

Donald Schwartz Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Nov. 28 to Dec. 1, 2008.
SCHWARTZ-Donald Edwin, It is with great sadness that the family of Don Schwartz announces his passing after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Don passed away on November 27, 2008 at the Pasqua Hospital at the age of 69. He was predeceased by his father, August Schwartz; Father-in-law, Wenzel Exner; Mother-in-law, Mary Exner & Brother-in-law, Denis Exner. He is survived by the love of his life & best friend of 46 years Joan. His five children & their families, Shelley (Phil Mackenzie) Sullivan, Tim (Michelle Garrett, Delaney, Tucker, Trinity & Mike Moran), Karla (Bill Dane & Cole Knudsen), Kelly (Renee Gatlin, Brayden, Linden, McKenna), Kevin (Darla Dawson & Davis) all of whom he was so very proud; Mother, Lena Schwartz; Sisters Darlene (Mike) Hildebrand, Janice (Gordon) Dumba, Gail Foord & Karen (Hovard) Heimdal; Sister-in-law, Nel Exner & numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces & nephews. Don raised his family on a farm south of Dysart. He was always a very active member in the church & community. In 1989, Don & Joan left the farm & moved to Melville where Don worked with Sask. Crop Insurance. Then in 1995, Don & Joan moved to Southey where Don continued working with Sask. Crop Insurance until he retired in 2004. He continued to enjoy his part-time work with Lee Funeral Home up until he became ill this summer. Prayers will be held on Monday, December 1, 2008, at 7:00 pm at St. James R.C. Church in Southey, SK. Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, December 2, 2008, at 10:30 am at St. James R.C. Church in Southey, SK. A special thank you to Dr. Mary Bohn for your care & support of Don & our family during this difficult time. Thank you to Dr. Zwai, Medical Staff, Social Workers & Nursing Staff at Pasqua Hospital, Unit 3B & Palliative Care Unit for your care & support. Thank you to our friends & family for the many prayers & thoughts over the past 3 months. Special thanks to the staff at Lee Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, friends so wishing may make donations in memoriam of Don to Regina Palliative Care (Unit 3A Pasqua Hospital, 4101 Dewdney Ave., Regina, SK, S4T 1A5 or to St. James R.C. Parish building fund, Southey, SK.

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December 10, 2008

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December 7, 2008

Wanda Lazar posted to the memorial.

December 4, 2008

Tressa List posted to the memorial.

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Ken & Gayle Seip

December 10, 2008

To Joan & family,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. May God comfort and strengthen you and may you find joy in fond memories of Don

Wanda Lazar

December 7, 2008

Joan & family,
My deepest sympathy to you & your family.

Tressa List

December 4, 2008

Dearest Joan & Family;
Sending my deepest sympathy to you all during this time, no words could ever be expressed or even touched on your loss right now.
I have so many fond childhood memories with your family and ours that I feel so blessed to hold dear to my heart. All the parties at our old house,[especially Halloween!!!] Greenwater trips and visiting your farm. Your friendship with my parents[Gerard & Bev List] over the years has been truely amazing.
My love and sincere blessings to you all.

Bernie & Elaine Maksymiw

December 3, 2008

Dear Joan and family,
We just heard the news of Don's passing and were shocked and saddened by it. Don was a very kind and gentle man. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time.

bob & madelaine galenzoski

December 3, 2008

our condolences &sympathy to the family .

Debbie (Reiss), Dwayne, Kayla and Brayden Head

December 2, 2008

Joan, Shelley, Tim, Karla, Kelly and Kevin and your families

In this time of need lean on each other, your family and friends they are the greatest gift.

During these times there are no words to express your feelings of loss, but remember you always have the memories.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Cecilia and Denis Brisebois

December 2, 2008

Joan and family
We enjoyed all our times together and will never forget Don's wisecracks! We will get together again and share more good times and memories of Don. Sincerely, Denis and Cec Brisebois

Amber Duquette

December 2, 2008

Joan & Family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Don was a wonderful man, and I feel blessed that I had the opportunity to meet and work with him at Lee's. He was always making people smile, and always brought a sense of comfort when ever he was around. He was truly a great man! My prayers and thoughts are with you all at this sad time.

Dennis & Rita Mckay

December 2, 2008

Joan & family
Dons untimely passing reminds us all how short and precious life is.Don will be missed by all who knew him, please know that our prayers are with you all.

FRANCES BAKER

December 2, 2008

Joan & Family---Our deepest sypathy to you all in your time of sorrow.Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.From The Mikenas Family:John,Fran,Diane & Lorraine

Gerard and Bev. List

December 1, 2008

Joan Shelley Tim Karla Kevin Kelly and families
You are all in our thoughts and prayers ,what special friends you have been to us and our family We all have many many memories which we will treasure all our lives . What a special person he was . Blessings to you all
Gerard and Bev.

Jean Lazar (nee Sabyan)

December 1, 2008

Joan and family,

So sorry to hear of Don's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Rayven Itittakoose

December 1, 2008

To tim and family

my heart goes out to you and your family during this time of need. Your in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest condolences to you

Sincerely

Rayven, Jess and family

Curt & Tammy Saunders (nee List)

December 1, 2008

Dear Joan and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about Don's passing. He was such a wonderful man and he will be missed. My parents, Gerard & Bev, are lucky to have shared such a special friendship with you both. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Delores Appleton

December 1, 2008

Dear Joan & Family.
What a shock when I heard about Don. Now he is with Lorne They can play cards together.
Our prayers are with you all & God Bless.
Doug & Dolly Appleton
Indian Head Sask

Denise (Kainz)Krochak

December 1, 2008

Joan and family,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences to you all regarding Don's passing. He was such a kind and generous person and will be missed. My thoughts are with you at this time.

JoAnn Dodd

December 1, 2008

Joan & Family
My deepest sympathy to all of you.
I had the pleasure of working with Don out of the Crop Insurance Office in Raymore. He was a great person to work with and always had a big smile and hello to greet us, no matter how the day was going.

Jean Redman

December 1, 2008

Tim, Michelle, Tucker & to all the Shwartz family...So, sorry to hear of your loss, may you hold all the cherished memorys in your hearts...

Sherry Nameth (nee Sandalack)

December 1, 2008

Joan & Family,

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jeanne & Gerald Huber

December 1, 2008

Dear Joan....Sorry to hear of Don's passing

December 1, 2008

Dearest Tim, Michelle, and to all the Schwartz Family:

From my family to yours, please know we're thinking of you during this difficult time.

Lois Isnana and family

SPS Blues Hockey Club

November 30, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Kevin and your family.

Sheri Melnick

November 30, 2008

Joan, Shelly, Tim, Kelly, Kevin & Karla

God bless each one of you and your families during this difficult time.

Don truly was a saint and touched so many lives with his warm, friendly, and comforting manner about him.

He is resting and at peace with our Dad they are neighbors again sharing stories of their farming days in Dysart.

KAY HROMEK

November 30, 2008

Dear Joan & family
I am so sorry to hear of Don's passing...we spent many happy times together...he will be missed by all who knew him...
your friend, Kay Hromek& son Ron

Rachel Bernuy

November 30, 2008

I had the opportunity to work with Don at Lee Funeral Home. I remember when I first started, him and Joan were so gracious and wanted to help me succeed here. I will certainly miss Don's big bear hugs after the services when him and Joan would say goodbye. He was so proud of his children and grandchildren. What an honor it is for all of us at Lee Funeral Home to have had the opportunity to work with such a great man. I truly believe Don is looking down on us from Heaven and will always be watching over his family. I will carry Don in my heart always.

Matt and Nancy Macknak

November 29, 2008

Dear Joan... Tim Shelley Karla Kelly Kevin and Family's We were very sad to hear of Don's passing. He was such a great person and will be greatly missed. Thinking of ALL of you at this sad time Matt and Nancy & Family

Bernadette Novak

November 29, 2008

I am so sad to hear about Don I worked with Don at Sask Crop Insurance when you guys lived in Melville. He was a kind hearted man who loved his family, he talked about his family at work all the time. My sincere sympathy goes out to you all.

Locksie & Bill McLeod

November 29, 2008

Joan & Family:

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all at this most difficult time.
We have shared a lot of good times in past years

Locksie and Bill McLeod

Peter & Anne Reiss and family

November 29, 2008

Joan, Shelley, Tim, Karla, Kevin, Kelly and familes. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Will always remember Don, for making you feel welcome, whenever in his presence, he was truly a "PR" man. Take comfort in knowing that now you all have a special guardian angel to watch over you. God Bless.

John and Agnes (Ullman) York

November 29, 2008

Dear Joan and Family:

So sorry to hear of Don's untimely death. He was a joy to work with at Sask Crop Insurance. He always brightened our day with his friendly smile and positive outlook.

I know you will miss him, but be comforted by the fact that he was spared further suffering. Enjoy pleasant memories shared with him, of which I'm sure you have many. You have a wonderful family that will be of great comfort to you during this time of bereavement.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Charlene Hodgins (nee Hart) & Family

November 29, 2008

Our sincerest sympathy Joan and Family. Please be comforted knowing our thoughts and prayers are with you. When Dad passed away, our hurt was comforted by your and Don's kindness to our family.

Bevann Ironeagle

November 29, 2008

Tim, Michelle & family, my condolences to you and the family.

Michael, Stephanie, Michelle & Chellsie Lawrek

November 29, 2008

Tim, Michelle & Family,
Out deepest condolences to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Yvonne Belanger

November 28, 2008

Tim, Michelle and family,
My deepest sympathy on the passing of your father, father-in-law and grandfather.

Bernie & Alleda Orban

November 28, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Sharon Melnick

November 28, 2008

Dear Joan, Shelley, Tim, Kelly, Kevin & Karla & Families.

My heart is reaching out to you, and all that you are going thru.

I hope, from my heart, that your pain will decrease, and that your spirit will gain strength again.

I pray that your faith will create inner peace, and that God will send blessings.

My very deepest, heartfelt sympathy to you in your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Sharon Melnick

Shelley Feiffer

November 28, 2008

Joan & family,
I was so sad to find out that Don passed away. I didn't know he was sick. Don was a sincere, kind and loving man. He was also very proud of his family and grandchildren. I enjoyed the years working with him in the Field Division at SCIC in Melville. He will be dearly missed by everyone! You are in my thoughts Joan.

Shelley (Ulmer) Feiffer

Annette, Ray, Andrew, Justin and Aaron Konecsni

November 28, 2008

Joan, Shelly, Tim, Kevin, Kelly, Karla and families,

Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the passing of your husband, dad and grandpa. May God grant you comfort and bless you with many fond memories.

Rick Krofchek

November 28, 2008

Dear Joan and Family,
My deepest sympathy to you on Don's passing.
Know that Don and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
May he rest in peace.
Fr. Rick

Arlene/Nathan Hubick

November 28, 2008

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Darren and Michelle Roman

November 28, 2008

i wish to express our deepest sympathies to the family Don was a great man and will be missed. Darren and Michelle Roman

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