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CLOSE: Iris Close was born February 25, 1933 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and passed away into The Presence of the Lord on May 27, 2021 in North Battleford, SK. She is survived by her children, Trena Close and Trevor Close, "sister," Elaine Anderson and many nieces and nephews. Iris was predeceased by her husband, Harold, parents, William and Annie Mansell, brothers Bert and Stan Mansell, and sisters Ella Munro and Gladys Padget. The funeral service was held June 2, 2021 in the Sonningdale Community Hall, Sonningdale, SK with Pastor Ron Braun officiating and Jim & May Schultz leading the singing. Pallbearers were Dale Sharp, Trevor Close, Bob Foreman, Dennis Stenerson, Leonard Schultz, and Bill Schultz. Honorary Pallbearers were Alan Mansell, Jani Cardinal, Barb Stenerson and Gwenda Rondesvedt. Memorials are requested to Samaritan's Purse or Sonningdale Pentecostal Church (for Missions), c/o Box 17 Sonningdale, SK S0K 4B0. Interment took place at Sonningdale Cemetery, Sonningdale, SK. Condolences can be sent to www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Robert MacKay of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium. Eulogy Iris spent her early childhood years in Sonningdale where her dad operated the ferry. She was the youngest girl in her family. At 10 they moved out to B.C. where they lived briefly in Nanaimo, but settled in Richmond. Following school, Iris worked at the Vancouver paper, the Province. She enjoyed two special trips, one to Hawaii and one to England. In 1969, she married Harold Close and moved back to the farm in Sonningdale. They had 2 children, Trena and Trevor. The family enjoyed going on many trips out to BC, and also to Minnesota, South Dakota and Disneyland. Iris was active in the Pentecostal Church, playing the piano and accordian, bookkeeping, helping with Sunday School programs and playing piano for the Sonningdale Quartet. She was also involved as treasurer for the Sonningdale Seniors. Harold and Iris loved attending gospel concerts and doing little trips around Saskatchewan. They retired from the farm in 2013 and moved to North Battleford. After Harold passed away in 2014, Iris continued to be involved in her churches, playing the piano as long as she could. According to her, you're never too old to serve the Lord. Card of Thanks The family would like to express their thanks to the Doctors and Third Floor Nurses at Battlefords Union Hospital and all the friends and family who came to visit. The food, flowers and cards were much appreciated. We would like to thank Bob MacKay and staff for their assistance at this time.
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Specially good friend..We used to have lots of laughs.
Ann Crabtree
June 12, 2021
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