Obituary of Francis Stewart Smith

SMITH, FRANCIS STEWART - JANUARY 23, 1923 " OCTOBER 11, 2007 SMITH, Francis Stewart of Regina, Saskatchewan, formerly of Rouleau, Saskatchewan, passed away sadly and suddenly at home October 11, 2007. He was predeceased by his parents, Francis and Annie Smith; brother Cecil Smith; sister-in-law, Ethel; brother-in-law Fred Murphy; sister, Evelyn Murphy, brother-in-law Roy Gadd and sister Norma Gadd; sister-in-law, Maxine Marcotte; brothers-in-law, John Findlayson, John Peck, Harold Atkinson. Stew is survived by his loving wife, Maurine Smith; daughters, Laurie Bean (Lance), Lisa Chamberlin (Brian), Kathy Zirk (Warren); grandchildren, Clinton Bean (Michelle, Tanner, Brady), Lindsey Bean, Courtney Bean, Chris Chamberlin (Lindsay, Cole, Connor), Paul Chamberlin, Graeme Zirk, Cameron Zirk, Anna Zirk; sisters-in-law, Shirley Laking (Bud), Eleanor Findlayson, Caroline Peck, Barbara Atkinson; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and close friends. Stew was born and raised in Rouleau, where he developed his love of sports and farming. His other passions included flying, camping and traveling with his wife Maurine, and spending their winters in Arizona. Stew joined the RCAF in World War II and was a long time member of the Rouleau Legion, Masons and Wa Wa Shriners. Fond memories will be cherished of how Stew touched our lives. A private interment will be held at Rouleau Cemetery. A celebration of Stews life will be held on Monday, October 15, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. in Speers Funeral Chapel, 2136 College Avenue, Regina with Pastor Jo Mader officiating. In lieu of flowers, Stews family would appreciate memorial donations being made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan, 2360 " 2nd Avenue, Regina S4R 1A6 or to the charity of ones choice. An online book of condolences may be signed at www.speersfuneralchapel.com