John Frank, John’s family sadly announces his passing on Thursday, June 1st 2017 in North Battleford, SK at seventy nine years young. John was born in 1937 to Cornelius and Elizabeth Giesbrecht near Denholm, Saskatchewan. John happily spent his life on the farm, working the land, hunting, and gardening. Many a family in the Battleford’s will miss John’s bounty from his sprawling garden; coffee row at McDonald’s will never be the same. To cherish his memory he leaves his sister Gertrude (Trudy) Giesbrecht; nephews Darryl, Merl and Frank Giesbrecht; niece Deidre Giesbrecht; as well as numerous great nieces, nephews and countless friends. John is predeceased by his parents Cornelius and Elizabeth Giesbrecht; brothers Henry and Wally Giesbrecht; niece Maxine Hutchinson; great nephew Brandon Giesbrecht. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 24th, 2017 from the Chapel of Sallows & McDonald-Wilson & Zehner Funeral Home with Pastor Ron Braun presiding. The family would ask you to bring your favorite memory of John for the reception following the service in the Tribute Hall, located in the Funeral Home. Memorial donations in memory of John may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan, 1738 Quebec Ave Unit 26. Saskatoon SK S7K 1V9. Condolences for the family may be left at www.SallowsandMcDonald.com. Arrangements for John’s service have been entrusted to the staff of Sallows & McDonald-Wilson & Zehner Funeral Home (SMWZ) 306.445.2418
