Obituary of Elmer Thall

THALL - Mr. Elmer 1924 - 2012 Elmer Thall, aged 87, passed away with family by his side at St. Paul's Hospital in Saskatoon on July 19, 2012. Elmer was born on a farm north of Canwood on August 16, 1924. He attended Moose Valley School until the age of 15 when he was needed to help on the family farm. After leaving the family home Elmer had various jobs, farmed, and was the grain buyer for Saskatchewan Wheat Pool in Canwood and Debden, until 1989 when he retired. In 1948 Elmer married Bernice Nelson and they raised four daughters: Myrna, Monica, Margo and Mavis. Elmer loved to travel, visit with family and friends, go to Schmalz auction sales, and putter in his shop. Family was very important to Elmer. He always said "people are far more important than things". Elmer's kind, grateful and positive attitude endeared him to everyone he met. His life lessons included: "it could always be worse"; "things are however you say they are, so you might as well say they are good"; and "no sense worrying, it will all work out in the end". Elmer is lovingly remembered for his kind heart, gentle way, non-judgmental attitude and great sense of humour. Saying good-bye to him is difficult, but he is resting peacefully now. He was a good man. Elmer will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Bernice Thall of Prince Albert, SK, his daughters Myrna (Wayne) Ritchie of Bredenbury, SK, and children Rhonda (Tim), Tyler and Tanner Corrigal of Prince Albert, SK, Nathan Ritchie (Alicia Roebuck) of Bredenbury, SK, Amanda (Scott), Kaitlyn, Landon and Macy Burkell of Rhein, SK, Kristen (Jamie), Paxton and Pryce Antosh of Churchbridge, SK; Monica Johnson (Merv Bobryk) of Canwood, SK, and daughter Chantelle Johnson (Frank Krijnen) of Saskatoon, SK; Margo English of Candle Lake, SK, and children Tobi (Tim), Brandon and Riley Featherstone of Shellbrook, SK, Erin (Tim) Lynes of Quesnel, B.C., Kerri English of Shellbrook, SK; Mavis (Nat "Sweet P") Campbell of Nashville, TN and children Lacey, Kendra and Rebekah Campbell of Nashville, TN; his sisters, Alma Kashowski, Ann Labounty, Esther Benson, Clara Stanhope and his brother, Melvin Thall; his brother-in-law Herman Nelson, his sister-in-law Doreen Roberts. Elmer was predeceased by his parents, Carl (1967) and Hilda (1994) Thall; his siblings Edward (1929), Arnold (1998) Ernest (2003) Edwin (2005), Amanda Thall (1939) Millie Klepp (2005) Hilda Willoughby (2011). The funeral service for Elmer took place on Monday, July 23, 2012 at 2:00 in the Canwood Elk's Hall with Rev. Doug Schmirler as officiant. Special music was shared by Kerri English and Kendra Chantelle Campbell, memories were shared by Chantelle Johnson & other family members. Pallbearers were Tim Featherstone, Riley Featherstone, Brandon Featherstone, Nathan Ritchie, Dave Britski, Brian Benson, and Darryl Willoughby. Interment took place in the Canwood North Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in memory of Elmer to either the Canwood North Cemetery (Box 172 Canwood, SK SOJ OKO) or to St. Paul's Hospital ~ Dialysis Unit (1701 20th St. West, Saskatoon, SK S7M OZ9). Emailed condolences sent to www.beaulacfuneralhome.com will be forwarded to family. Beau"Lac" Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements, 747-2828.