Margaret Eleanor (Harper) Rose late of Manor, Sask. passed away at Moosomin, Sask. on Friday, April 3rd, 2015 at the age of 89 years.
Margaret was born at her home near Auburton, Sask. on Oct. 27th, 1925 to George & Margaret Harper. She took her schooling there and helped on the farm. She later went to work for John & Audrey Callan in Manor and this is where she met Fred Rose, they were wed on June 17th, 1944. To this union four children were born – Elaine, Shirley, Larry and Lorne. The family lived on a farm near Parkman until 1972, when Fred retired, they moved to Manor. Margaret would work in the hotel for 13 years.
Margaret loved to curl in her younger years, more recently she loved watching curling on T.V. She enjoyed gardening and her flowers, especially proud of her roses.
Over the years Margaret was involved in organizing the Wellness clinic, president of the Over 60 Club, an active member of the United Church and a faithful choir member. Margaret donated many hours to the Manor Cemetery and to the Museum’s annual July 1st pancake breakfasts. Other hobbies more recently included going to the casino with Muriel and doing jigsaw puzzles.
Margaret’s family meant so very much to her. She loved going to visit family in Alberta, she enjoyed watching her kids and grandkids in hockey, dance and baseball.
Margaret is survived by her children – Elaine (Einar); Shirley; Larry (Penny); Lorne (Grace). Grandchildren – Grant (Tanya); Brent; Lesa (Charlie); Trevor; Crystal; Jaycee; Dakota and Shelby, 9-great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren. Sister – Muriel Truman and Sister-in-law Gladys Harper.
Pre-deceased by her husband Fred; parents George & Margaret Harper, brothers Bill, Frank and George, sisters Edna, Ellen, sons in law Everett, James and grandchildren Ward and Wade.
The funeral service was held at 3pm on Monday, April 6th, 2015 at Knox United Church in Manor with Reverend Michelle Moore officiating, lunch was held at the Over 60 Club and burial at Manor Cemetery. If friends so desire donations in memory of Margaret can be made to Knox United Church or the Manor Over 60 Club.
Arrangements in care of Orsted Funeral Home.
Thank you:
Words cannot adequately express how much we appreciate all the acts of kindness and friendship extended to us. Thank you to everyone who sent food, cards, gifts, flowers, phone calls and visits.
Thank you to Reverend Michelle Moore for the lovely service, to Juanita Henderson for playing the organ, to Alice Zimmerman for sitting at the guest book at the Church, Archie Millar for organizing the choir and sitting at the guest book at the lunch. Thank you to friends and family for the delicious lunch and to Orsted Funeral Home for your care and help.
Thank you to the home care nurses and the staff of Moosomin Union hospital for all the excellent care.
Sincerely,
Elaine & Einar, Shirley, Larry & Penny, Lorne & Grace & families
