Doris FRITZLER

FRITZLER, DORIS MARIE (nee Hendry)
Born October 14, 1928 on Sec. 20, Twp 29, Rge 21 east of Nokomis. She was one of twelve children born to Charles and Florence (nee McNichol) Hendry. Doris grew up in the Nokomis area and attended Newlands School along with the rest of her siblings. Before marriage, she was employed at the Nokomis Union Hospital for a short time. Doris married Alex Fritzler of Govan on December 24, 1949. They farmed west of Govan (NW 9 – 27 – 22 W2) while raising their family. In 1979 Doris and Alex moved into a new home in the Town of Govan. Doris remained in her home until 2010 when she moved to a private care home in Saskatoon. She passed away on December 18, 2014 at Royal University Hospital after a brief illness. Doris was predeceased by her husband Alex (2004) and siblings Flo, Mac, Bud, Nell, Bill, Dunc, Jim, Russell and Minnie. She is survived by sisters Enid Wishart and Gladys Peterman. Doris is lovingly mourned by daughter Marva Laturnas (Nathan and Brendan) and son Baine (Brenda) Fritzler (Adam, Megan and Rachel). Grandma prided herself on being the family baker with buns, lemon pies and gingerbread men being her specialty. She loved to spend her time knitting special gifts for the family and loved music whether singing or dancing. A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, December 27, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at the Govan Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Doris to the Govan Seniors Centre, Govan, SK. Hansen's Funeral Home, Strasbourg in care of arrangements.