Obituary of Henry John Norman RYDDE

On Feb. 10, 2013 Henry John Norman Rydde, late of Mont Nebo, SK. passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Whispering Pine Place, Canwood, SK. at the age of 85 years. Henry was born to John and Hulda Rydde on August 11, 1927 in Maznod, SK. Henry married Janet Vandal on May 30, 1958 in Big River, SK.. They lived in the Shellbrook area and raised three children. Henry loved his family and cherished his friends. For 24 years he was a dedicated employee of Sask. Dept. of Highways. After retirement Henry continued to drive grader for 13 years, and up until two years ago enjoyed spring and fall work on the farm with his lifetime friend Allan Larson. He loved hunting, fishing, horse shoes, curling and all the time spent with family near and far away. Henry leaves to cherish his memory; his loving wife of 54 years, Janet (nee:Vandal) Rydde of Mont Nebo, SK., his children; Sandra (Stan) Fontaine and her children, Renee (Tim) Ganes, Kirk (Lise Malenfant) Beaulac, Adam (Raeleen) Beaulac, Greg (Julie McLean) Rydde; Debbie (Roger) Toppping and their children, Brian (Courtney) Topping, John (Trista) Topping, Great grandchildren, Halleigh, Joshua, Meyer, Henry, Bryn and Hunter. A very special niece, Doreen (Leo) Proulx and children, Marc Frenette, Michelle (John) Korzenoski, Shane (Coralea) Frenette as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and many friends. Henry was predeceased by; a daughter, Brenda, his parents, John and Hulda Rydde, his brothers, Odvar and Clifford and his sister, Swanie, his in-laws, William and Elizabeth Vandal. The Memorial Service was held on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. in St. John’s Lutheran Church in Shellbrook, SK. with Pastor Doug Schmirler and Pastor Chris Dean as officiants. The Sharing of Memories was done by Leo Proulx, Renee Ganes and Brian Topping. The Urn Bearer was Debbie Topping. The Pallbearers were, Marc, Shane, Brian, John, Kirk and Adam. The Honorary Pallbearers were Larry Schaan, John Leck, Allan Larson, Lawrence Jonasson, Leo Proulx, Bob Miller. Memorial Donations in memory of Henry may be made to the Whispering Pine Place Activities Dept. in Canwood, SK. The Interment will be held at a later date. Beau "Lac" Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.