Edgar DURGAN

EDGAR (Ed) DURGAN _ With his family by his side, he was called home peacefully on Monday, December 22, 2003 at the age of 75 years. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 52 years, Florence; and daughter, Elaine and husband, Dennis Poitras and their family, Justin and Joanne, Jaiden, Jarin; Devin and Shari, Wyatt, Desiray; Rachel Poitras bride elect of Kurt Wallace; Rebecca and Brad Helstrom; daughter, Debbie and husband, Lorne Poitras and their family, Leanne and Matt Masur, Dalton, Daniel, Carson; Linnette and Troy Guderyan, Gabrielle, Emma; Dion Poitras; daughter, Darla and her husband, Vance Brehmer and their family, Amanda, Jarrett; Ed's brother, Jack; his sister, Joan and husband, Donald St.Marie; his sister, Ethel and husband, Dick St.Marie; and numerous relatives and friends. Ed was born August 8, 1928 on a farm in the RM of Round Hill, North Battleford. He attended school at Scentgrass, SK. Ed at the age of 14 along with his mother Selina were responsible for the family farm due to his father Byron having enlisted in the armed forces. He married the love of his life Florence Tyndall on February 9, 1951. From 1951 1958 he worked for Wells Construction in Alberta and Saskatchewan. Ed, Florence and daughters moved to Weekes in 1958 and formed the partnership of M & D Motors with friend Leo Mamer. These were busy times raising a family, maintaining a farm, contracting school busses, and owning and operating an International (IH) dealership. In 1970 they moved to Porcupine Plain where he continued to contract school busses, and formed a farming partnership with friend William Kriger. In October 2000 Ed and Florence moved to Balgonie. All through Ed's life he cherished his family and the many life long friendships he developed along the way. He took great pride in owning and raising many horses. He loved to race pony chariot and chuckwagon. Throughout the summers he could be found at a small town race track enjoying the excellent company of all those he competed with. Special thanks to everyone who shared in Dad's life. Farewell Services was held at Balgonie Baptist Church, Balgonie Saskatchewan on Saturday, December 27, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. Interment followed at Balgonie Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of ones choice. Arrangements are entrusted to Regina Funeral Home (Phone 789-8850).