Obituary of Frederick Arthur Page

PAGE - Fred Arthur Page passed away suddenly June 28th, 2006, one week before his 82nd birthday. Most recently a resident of Parkside Extendicare he had lived the past forty years in Regina. He was born in the Abernethy area to English settlers Harry and Nellie Page on July 5, 1924. He helped with the family farm until joining the Navy in 1943. After discharge he married Irene Grant and in 1951, they along with their daughter Valerie, moved to Amazon, then later Imperial where he began his long career with the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool. In 1965 he was promoted to Area Superintendent and transferred to Melville, Swift Current and Regina. Fred was a life long Anglican, member of the Legion and Lions organizations, and a 4-H Grain Club Leader. He enjoyed travelling and took holidays to England and throughout Canada, spending many winters in Arizona. Fred was predeceased by his parents; his wife Irene; brother Bill; and three brothers-in-law: Carman Balfour, Ted McMorris and Allan McMorris. He is survived by his daughter Valerie Parker (Allan) of Chemainus, BC; one grandchild Kelly Parker Cates (Jim) and two great-grandchildren Zo and Connor Parker Cates of Saskatoon. Fred leaves to mourn his passing his three sisters, Mildred Balfour of Balcarres, Peggy McMorris of Abernethy, Helen McMorris of Regina; and eight nieces and nephews. He will be missed by his longtime friend Elizabeth Schneider and her granddaughters Kiana and Renee and their father Daryn Young. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, June 30th at 11:00 a.m. in All Saints Anglican Church, 142 Massey Road, Regina with The Rev. James Buenting officiating. The family acknowledges and appreciates the help and care given to Mr. Page by staff at the Pasqua Hospital and Parkside Extendicare.