Obituary of Frank Kaip

Frank William Kaip passed away peacefully at the Lumsden and District Heritage Home on April 13, 2010. Frank was born in Minton, Saskatchewan, on March 4, 1915 to Matthias and Katherina (Focht) Kaip. He lived in Saskatchewan for all of his 95 years, living half is life in or near the Village of Minton and half his life in Regina. Frank is predeceased by his beloved wife, Katie, who passed away in 1992. He is also predeceased by his brothers Matt, Joe, Lawrence and Phillip. Frank is survived by his sons Matt (Carol) and Frank (Bonnie), grandchildren Jim (Wanda), Doug (Bev), Kelly, and Matt (Joy), and great-grandchildren Steven, Spencer, Kayla, Karyn and Naiomi. Frank attended Jutland Elementary School and then went on to earn his Grade 11 at London School. Frank married Katherine Klein (affectionately known as Katie) on April 10, 1939. He farmed from 1939 to 1946 outside of Minton. He and Katie moved into Minton in 1946, enjoyed raising their two sons in a small town atmosphere. In 1963, they moved to Regina. Frank worked for the Provincial Health Department until his retirement in 1980. Before Katie passed away, she and Frank enjoyed traveling, music (especially old-time music) and sports. They always welcomed company to their home. They loved to share stories with friends about their families. Frank was remarkable for his integrity, his commitment to his family, as well as his great sense of humor and intellectual curiosity. He was an avid reader and loved to do crossword puzzles. He was amazing in that he managed to live on his own to the ripe old age of 93. He then moved to the Lumsden & District Heritage Home. What was most remarkable about Frank as a father, and later a grandfather and great-grandfather, was that everything always had to be exactly equal and fair in the family. Both he and Katie taught us of the value of fairness, loyalty, compassion and family. We will miss him. A tribute to Frank will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 17, 2010 at the Legion Hall in Lumsden, Saskatchewan. Those wishing are invited to share memories of Frank during the service. Interment at a later date. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations in Franks memory may be made to the Lumsden & District Heritage Home, Box 479 Lumsden, SK S0G 3C0; or to the Canadian Cancer Society, 1910 McIntyre Street Regina, SK S4P 2R3.