Ada Greer, late of Sunset Haven Nursing Home, Carnduff, passed away July 21, 2014 at the age of 92 years. Ada was predeceased by her parents, Robert and Eva Dixon, her husband Donald, son Larry, daughter-in-law Brenda, brothers Len, Bob (Mildred) and Tom (Hertha), and sisters Annie (Fred), Jessie (Elmer), Myrtle (Nick), Grace (Art), Ruth and Dorothy (Norman). She is survived by her daughter, Lynn (Bob) Rusk, Gainsborough, granddaughter Nikki (Monte), Mitchell and sons A.J. and Dylan, Weyburn, grandson Ryan (Jenna) Rusk and daughters Jensyn and Teagan, Gainsborough, grandson, Jason Greer and daughter Josie, Milestone, brother Arthur (Edith) Dixon and numerous nieces and nephews. Ada was born on November 8, 1921 at Forward. She was raised on the family farm and after her school years, she moved to Lang and worked in the grocery store. In 1944, she married Donald Greer and they farmed south of Milestone where they raised their family, Larry and Lynn. Ada loved the farm and worked hard. She enjoyed her garden and was always eager to share the bounty. Her sisters, Grace and Dorothy and families, lived close and enjoyed good times. In 1971, they moved in to their new home in Milestone where Ada lived until 2011 when, due to health reasons, she moved to Carnduff. Ada was an active and dependable community member. She was a member of the UCW, the Prairie Circle and the Rebakah Lodge. Her love for helping others was shown in her involvement in and dedication to the "Meals on Wheels" program. She took a genuine interest in other people and was a friend to young and old alike. She enjoyed family, friends, a game of cards and lending a helping hand. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren were the "light of her life." She knew everyone's favourites and loved making them! A funeral service for Ada was held on July 24 at Milestone United Church with Rev. Alex Taylor officiating. Interment was at Regina Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Bob Rusk, Ryan Rusk, Jason Greer, Monte Mitchell, A.J. Mitchell and Dylan Mitchell. For family and friends so wishing, donations in Ada's memory may be made to Milestone United Church, Box 25, Milestone, SK S0G 3L0 or Sunset Haven Nursing Home Carnduff, SK S0C 0S0. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Paragon Funeral Services, Regina. "A special person has passed from our lives, but not from our hearts."
