Obituary of Vernon Alvin Linzmeyer
Vernon was born on December 14, 1933, in Balgonie, SK to Fred and Martha Linzmeyer, the oldest of their three children. When Vern finished school, he went to work for Bowmen Brothers in Regina, an appliance and parts store. It was there where he met Shirley Pickup, who he married on June 8, 1957
Together the couple had four children, Mark, Sheryl, Trent, and Kirk. After the family moved to Prince Albert, Vern decided on a career change and was hired as a Correctional Officer at Saskatchewan Penitentiary. Vern worked at the Sask Penn for 26 years, retiring in 1991. He continued to work on a casual basis for a local security company until fully retiring. Vern loved dancing, playing sports, and playing games, such as cribbage, pinochle, Kaiser, bridge, canasta and any other card game he could find, especially at Christmas time.
He and Shirley travelled and covered North America by car, visiting San Francisco, Anaheim California, Alaska, Florida, the Maritimes and many places in between. They wanted a new adventure, so they moved to Camrose AB in the early 90’s, where Shirley passed away. Vern continued to reside in Camrose until convinced to move back to Prince Albert to be closer to his family. He lived on his own at Caleb Village until his health took a downturn, then the Mennonite Nursing Home in Rosthern, and finally at Mont St. Joseph Home in Prince Albert. He had great staff at both homes and told us often how well he was cared for.
Vern celebrated his 91st birthday on Dec 14 and family was able to be with him and indulge in his requested pizza and cake. He was able to hold his newest great-granddaughter Jemma one last time. Vern passed peacefully on Dec 20, 2024, knowing he was loved and will be truly missed.
Vernon is survived by his children; son Mark (Colleen) and his children Karl (Jennie) and children, Brooklynn, Alora, Rowan and Anthony; Greg (Candice) his children Adonia, Blakie, Jorel; Toni Skoretz and child Ryder; daughter Sheryl ( Mark Anderson) and children Brody (Jan Marie) and his children Grayson, Ellis and Kendall; Chelsea (Robert Casavant) and child Jemma; son Trent (Bonita) and children Ryan(Amber) his children Tristyn, Liam; Kyle (Alyssa) and children Kate and Lily; son Kirk (Rosi) and children Zachary and Nicole. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Shirley; parents, Fred and Martha; sisters, Arnetta and Erma; and 2 nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held 1:00pm Friday, January 3rd, 2025, at the First Baptist Church, 1351 – 28th Street East, Prince Albert. The Interment will take place at Prince Albert Memorial Gardens. In lieu of other tributes, donations can be made out to the Prince Albert First Baptist Church, 1351 28 St E, Prince Albert, SK S6V 6T4, or Mont St. Joseph Home Foundation, https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/10125 .
Family and friends wishing to send online condolences are welcome to visit www.beaulacfuneralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Beau “Lac” Funeral Home and Crematorium, Lorne Adams, Funeral Director, Prince Albert, SK 306-763-3322
