Obituary of Stuart Ferdinand Breker

Stuart Ferdinand Breker February 27, 1927 – April 19, 2020 Stuart Ferdinand Breker was born February 27, 1927 in Englefeld Saskatchewan and passed away April 19, 2020. His mom and dad, John and Catherine Breker decided to move their family; Louis, Ella, Stuart and Edna to Big River, Sask. It was the fall of 1938; Stuart was 11 years old. They arrived October 31st. Stuart and his dad came by steam engine locomotive loaded in a box car was a milk cow, some chickens, a dog and two cats. The rest of the family came by car. The homestead was close to Ness Creek and actually at the site of the now famous Ness Creek Jamboree. Life on the farm was hard, very busy, and all hands on deck. By Christmas they had cleared some land and built a log house. In 1959 Stuart married Martha Gillett. He bought land west of Big River. They had four boys and one girl; Terry, Milton, Kevin, Darryl and Alison. Now besides a busy family life and farming, Stuart worked at the sawmill down at Cowan Lake. The mill was later moved east of town, later when Weyerhaeuser took over the mill was moved to Bodmin, south of town. He retired in 1991. Stuart loved the Lord. Martha and Stuart took their children regularly to church. He was so proud that his children accepted the Lord Jesus as their saviour. Some words of wisdom he gave to them were, don’t be afraid of hard work, help your neighbours, save your money, don’t smoke or drink, and love the Lord. He enjoyed his 14 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. He loved to tease them and hand out candies, chips and gum! In 1991 Stuart and Martha moved out to the Big River Bible Camp as caretakers for four years. The camp was always close to his heart and he was on the board for many years. And now the camp work goes on touching children's lives for eternity. In the spring of 1995, they moved into Big River. He loved helping the boys with farm work, gardening, travelling, the seniors group activities, playing cards specially Kaiser. He loved to laugh and enjoyed life to the fullest. We will miss you! Stuart was laid to rest in the Big River Cemetery with just a few in attendance due to the covid 19 restrictions. His Service was broadcast live through facebook so family and friends could be a part of it. Thank You to Beau “Lac” Funeral Home for their wonderful help and support! Friends so wishing, may make donations in memory of Stuart Breker to the Big River Bible Camp as tokens of remembrance. Those wishing to send online condolences are invited to visit www.beaulacfuneralhome.com Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Lori Saam of Beau "Lac" Funeral Home, Big River, Sask. (306) 469-2277