Obituary of Neil Bassingthwaite

Bassingthwaite: Neil Bassingthwaite was born July 16, 1937 on a farm near Meeting Lake, Sask. Neil passed away July 12, 2010, just a few days short of his 73rd birthday at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon. Neil leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife Vivien, his daughter Cheryl (Brad) Moore and their children Brandon (Chrissy) Moore, great grandchildren, Brandtsen and Brayden. Darcy (Jason) Peterson, great grandchildren, Dakota, Kelsey, Ryder and Chase. Brent Moore. Is daughter Christine (Cameron) MacDonald, their children Brodie and Jayden. His son Curtis (Julie) Bassingthwaite, and children Dustin and Casandra. His brothers and sisters Margaret (Hal)Thiessen, John (Eleanor) Bassingthwaite, Judy (Doug) Haryung, Brother in Law Armin (Trudy) Loftsgard, Sister in law Carol Ferguson and numerous nieces and nephews. Neil was predeceased by his parents Bert and Margaret Bassingthwaite, his brother Albert Bassingthwaite, his mother and father in law Karl and Ella Loftsgard, brother in law Dave Ferguson. Neil was born and raised in the Meeting Lake area. He left the farm to travel across Saskatchewan building elevators for a number of years. He just recently said "He could still build them in his sleep". He then returned to the farm to follow his passion and raise cattle. Later he started plowing and disking pastures for the PFRA, doing this off and on again for about 25 years. Neil was a councilor for the RM of Meeting Lake for 10 years. No matter where Neil was or what he was doing, family was the most important part of his life. He would almost never miss family get togethers, whether it was an anniversary, birthday, weddings, or just a day with the family. He always had time to stop for a coffee and shoot the breeze ! He always enjoyed a game of cards, X&O's, or a board game with the grandchildren. Neil really enjoyed his family. Last year Neil and Vivien celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary, with all their family, friends and neighbors at the Rabbit Lake Community Hall. He enjoyed this very much, as did everyone else. A memorial service was held July 28th, 2010 at the Rabbit Lake community Hall. Interment took place in the Mullingar Cemetery. Donations in memory of Neil may be made to the Royal University Hospital Neurology Department at 103 Hospital Drive, Saskatoon, Sk. S7N 0W8 or to the Canadian Cancer Society. E-mail condolences may be sent to www.beaulacfuneralhome.com Beau" Lac" Funeral Home of Spiritwood were entrusted with the funeral arrangements.