Obituary of James "Pat" Anderson

James "Pat" was born in Wiseton in 1923, he moved to Robinhood area as youngster, then later to the Medstead area. This is where he met his sweetheart, Hilda Whitt and they married in 1946. It was there they farmed together and raised their family of five children. Pat was a sportsman who had a great love for horses and enjoyed working with them. He was also an avid hunter; he enjoyed these times with family and was known to be a sharp shooter. He also dearly loved to go fishing. Most Sundays included a full day of fishing and ended with a lake side fish fry. Pat was a very enthusiast hockey player and fan, watching Hockey Night in Canada and spending much time at the local rink. In retirement, Pat and Hilda moved to Spiritwood where he took up the hobby of carpentry, at which he excelled and has left his family with many priceless gifts. Pat always took time for important things like spending time with family and friends. He always had time for a good hearty Laugh. He was loved dearly and will be greatly missed by his wife of 65 years, Hilda; his children: Jim (Debbie) Anderson, Louise (Ken) Mills, Doris (Grant) Schweitzer, Edna (Remi) Boissonnault, Kevin (Becky) Anderson; 15 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, his sister, Agnes Grice, his sister-in-law, Joyce Anderson and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is predeceased by: his parents, James and Grace Anderson, his brothers, Bob, Bill, Alf and Herb, his sister Belle, his nephew, Jim Gresdal, his niece, Doris Gresdal, his sisters-in-law, Doris Anderson and Lucy (Anderson) Hojcska, his brothers-in-law, Bill Grice and Albin Gresdal, and his step-granddaughter, Jana-Lea Schweitzer Pat's Funeral Service was held Tuesday, January 24th, 2012 at 2:30 pm from the Medstead Community Hall in Medstead, Saskatchewan, Officiated by Martin Taylor. Internment will take place at a later date. The Memories Presentation was created and shown by his Grandchildren. Memorial Donations in Pat's name may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada and or the Idylwild Lodge Activity Fund. Email condolences will be forwarded to the family. Ed Beaulac of Beau "Lac" Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.