Obituary of Thomas 'Fraser' Ogilvie

Thomas Fraser? Ogilvie May 6, 1924 " August 13, 2009 Fraser was born on Section 35 on the original Ogilvie farmstead in the Pense District; the third of three children to Thomas and Mary Ogilvie. Fraser was predeceased by his first wife, Audrey (1971); daughter, Debbie (1970); granddaughter, Wendi Lyn Seaberly (1978); his mother and father, Thomas and Mary Ogilvie; sister, Marjorie Hind; and brother, Grant Ogilvie. Fraser and Audrey farmed and raised a family in the Pense District until Audrey passed away in 1971. A few years later he married Kathleen Meriam and gained five stepdaughters. He continued to farm until his passing. Fraser volunteered countless hours in the community, helping to build the old rink. He was a former member of the school board and telephone board. Throughout his life, he enjoyed activities such as hunting, trapping and fishing. His children and grandchildren were his pride and joy. He was always at the rink to watch their games or available to pick them up from practices or school. Fraser is survived by his wife, Kay; sons, Ron (Karen) of Regina and Kerry (Deidre) of Pense; daughters, Deanna Ogilvie of St. Albert, Alberta and Carol Seaberly of Pense; grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Audra Message (children Brian and Ethan), Craig Message (children Cole and Brooklyn), Erin Message (daughter Cianna), Greg Seaberly, Barry Seaberly, Kim (Dean) Howe (children Cache and Sadie), Debbie Ogilvie, Ryan Ogilvie, Cheyne Ogilvie and Kayla Ogilvie; stepdaughters, Marna (Dale) Meriam (son Brody), Bev Apostle (son Jackson), Sherry (Kevin) Meriam, Debbie (Bruce) Meriam, and Jackie (Dave) Grandel (children Chris, John, Naomi and Keegan); numerous nieces and nephews. A Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, August 17, 2009 at Speers Funeral Chapel, 2136 College Avenue, Regina. A Funeral Service will be held in Speers Funeral Chapel at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 18, 2009. In lieu of flowers, friends so wishing may make donations, in memoriam, to the Saskatchewan Lung Association, 1231 8th Street East, Saskatoon, SK, S7H 0S5 or to the charity of their choice. An online book of condolences may be signed at www.speersfuneralchapel.com.