Frances Irvine

Frances Irvine 1915 2008 Frances Irvine, born July 6, 1915, was the eldest of 11 children born to Peter Pavelick and Eva Podoleski. Frances passed away peacefully on July 2, 2008 at Parkridge Centre. She was predeceased by her parents, Peter and Eva; husband, James Irvine; daughters, Mae (Edward) Darwent, Zella (Bill) Halliday, Gladys (Joe) Kaminesky; son, Ben (Alvina); brothers, Johnny, Joseph (Mary), Steve and Andrew; sisters, Anne, Mary (John) Howard; son-in-law, Ray Schneider, and brother-in-law, Bill Kardish. Surviving are daughters, Irva (Laddie) Fillo, Saskatoon, Lucille Schneider, Bladworth, Cecilia (Vern) Pincemin, Eatonia, Esther Irvine (Merv) Klein, Saskatoon; sons, Clifford, Saskatoon, Roger (Lorraine) Vancouver, Richard (Shannon) Saskatoon, Stuart (Roxanne) Saskatoon; sisters, Helen Kardish, Okotoks, Shirley (Dale) Wiesner, Kenaston; brothers, Lawrence (Amelia) Davidson, Vincent (Pat) Kenaston; and her special friend Jake Kraft, also of Saskatoon. The Providence school district was where Frances took a job keeping house for James Irvine, then a widower with 5 small children. They eventually married and together raised a total of 11 children. She loved working in her garden, and was an exceptional sewer which allowed her to make clothing for her family. In 1950 she moved to Saskatoon and worked in various restaurants. In 1964 she bought a house, and for the next 40 years ran it as a care home for seniors. Frances had the great pleasure of having 39 grandchildren, 56 great grandchildren, and 14 great great grandchildren. Ceremonies to celebrate her life are being held Thursday, July 10, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at the Park Funeral Chapel, 311-3rd Avenue North, Saskatoon. Public visitation will take place on Wednesday, July 9, 2008 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Park Funeral Chapel. Condolences to the family may be sent to park@arbormemorial.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Derryl Hildebrandt of Park Funeral Chapel, 244-2103.