In Loving Memory of Elmo James Colwell born December 9, 1919 at Jackfish, SK., passed away May 27, 2015 in North Battleford, SK. Elmo is survived by his loving wife of almost 62 years, Irene Ethel Colwell; his two daughters, Darlene Colwell and Patti (Jay Martin), and his grandchildren: Blair & Janel Gregoire with their children Lexi and Logan; Krysta Gregoire, Tiffany McKay (Mark Panizzon) and Nicole & Elisse Risula. Elmo was predeceased by his parents Ethel & Jim Colwell, brothers, Frank, George, Alvin and sister, Eileen. A Celebration of Life was held on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, North Battleford, Saskatchewan with The Rev. Shawn Sanford Beck officiating. Scripture readers were Blair Gregoire and Tiffany McKay. Words of Remembrance were given by Krysta Gregoire and Words of Hope were given by The Rev. Shawn Sanford Beck. Music Ministry: Mrs. M. Junice Headley – Organist; St. Paul’s Sanctuary Choir; Robert MacKay - Soloist: “Danny Boy”; Hymn Selections: ‘How Great Thou Art’, ‘Abide With Me’, ‘I Heard The Voice Of Jesus Say’ & ‘Rock Of Ages.” Urn Bearer was Blair Gregoire. Memorial Donations are requested to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Private Interment - Garden Of Devotion - Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, North Battleford, SK. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service.
Card of Thanks
We would like to send a special Thank You to Bob MacKay and the entire staff at Battlefords Funeral Service for their kindness and attention to all the details; to the Ambulance Staff; The Drs. & nursing staff at Battlefords Union Hospital. Thank you to Rev. Shawn Sanford Beck, St. Paul’s Sanctuary Choir; St. Paul’s A.C.W. for the lovely luncheon. A Special thank you to Bob MacKay for singing Dad’s favorite song “Danny Boy” with Junice Headley and St. Paul's A.C.W. accompanying with a special rendition. Thank you to Junice Headley for providing the beautiful music for the service. Thanks to all those who sent food, flowers, cards and donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation and for those who were able to come and pay their respects at the funeral. Your love and support is very much appreciated. A Heartfelt thank you to all.
