Obituary of Edward Breese

BREESE, Edward Lloyd was born in Dilke, on September 11, 1927 and was promptly nick-named Bud.? He departed this world on March 3, 2010 with his family by his side. Mourning his passing and celebrating his life are his wife of 44 years, Carmelle, daughters, Cheryl (Doug Starnes), Myrna (Cody Lew), Brenda (Brent Forrest), Sue (Eric Exner) and eight grandchildren. He is survived by brothers Don (Edna) and Gerry; sisters-in-law Rita Breese, Lenore Johnson, Maxine (Larry Nicholson), Mary and Maxine Dureault, as well as aunts, uncles and numerous nieces and nephews. Ed obtained his Bachelor of Education at the University of Saskatchewan and completed his Masters Degree at Colorado State University. His career began as a teacher, and subsequently Vice Principal, in Carrot River. Numerous government positions followed including: Director of Training, Emergency Measures; Director, Personnel and Training, Dept of Natural Resources; and Chief, Trade and Occupational Training, Dept of Education where he developed training centres as a precursor to the present Community Colleges. He concluded his professional career in 1987 as Director of Professional Training and Staff Development, Dept of Health. He was a civil servant for 38 years and 287 days. Eds lifes work led him to many adventures including a CIDA program in Ghana, West Africa, where he acted as Principal, Accra Technical Training Centre eventually handing the Centre over to the Ghanaian Government. In La Ronge, he acted as Director of Colleges Branch, Dept. of Northern Sask and brought training opportunities to the north. Ed was actively involved in St. Martins Parish Council, he was a 3rd Degree Knight of Columbus and a founding member of the Wascana Investment Club. Summers at the Katepwa Lake cottage were one of his greatest joys. He was instrumental in the formation of the Resort Village of Katepwa South and subsequent Mayor for 16 years. As Mayor he worked tirelessly for the amalgamation and creation of the District of Katepwa. He was deeply loved and will be remembered fondly for his family commitment, generous heart, devotion to education, and passion for wildlife. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Martin R.C. Church, 4720 Castle Road on Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 11:00 am. Interment to follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers, family and friends may make donations in his memory to a charity of their choice. In Eds wordsTurn to the person next to you and greet them. We are all family.?