Obituary of Doris Swayn

We are saddened to announce the passing of our Mom, Grandma, Great-Grandma and sister, Doris Elsie Swayn, on Wednesday, June 8, 2011. Mom was born on March 25, 1925 in Keystown, Saskatchewan, the youngest child of Harry and Elsie Lovell. She lived in Keystown until her marriage to our Dad, George Swayn, on October 15, 1949. Mom and Dad farmed north of Keystown and moved to Pense in 1959. After Dad passed away in 1995, Mom continued to make her home in Pense until ill health made it impossible. She then moved to Extendicare Parkside in Regina where she received the very best of care until her passing. Mom was an avid and knowledgeable gardener, artist, cook and crafter. In her younger years, she curled, and she bowled until a few years ago. She loved to read, play cards and games, and anything that involved being with her family. Doris was always involved in the community. She taught Sunday School and 4-H, attended Bible Study, and was a member of the Pense Artists Club and the Pense Seniors Club. Mom was predeceased by her husband George; her parents, Harry and Elsie Lovell; four brothers, Alec, Ted, Bob and Jack Lovell and grandson Gary Meggeson. Left behind to cherish her memory are, her sister and life-long friend, Hazel Foster; her children, Larry, Ernest, Lynn (Glen) Morine, Maureen (Rienus) Ooms, and Tim; her grandchildren, Sheila (Mark), Barb (Mike), Laura (Garry), Stephen (Jenn), Kevin and Janet; and her great-grandchildren, Thea, Ryan, Ryder, Braden, Maya, Rylan, Cody and Cole. A Celebration of Doris Life will be held at Speers Funeral Chapel, 2136 College Avenue, Regina on Monday, June 13, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. Interment in Riverside Memorial Park. Flowers gratefully declined. Those wishing to do so may make a donation to the charity of their choice, as Mom supported many. The family would like to thank the wonderful staff of Extendicare Parkside who cared for Mom during her stay there in such a way that we knew Mom wanted for nothing. You are very special people. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.speersfuneralchapel.com