Obituary of Homer Greff
A recording of the service is available below
GREFF, Joseph Homer (Bud)
April 30, 1928 – April 15, 2020
Joseph Homer Greff passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 15, 2020. He has gone to heaven to be with Jesus. Homer was predeceased by his son Mervin Greff; son-in-law Melvin Klinger; grandson Gary McKerricher; brothers Edward, Harold (Edith), Leonard (Gwen), Charlie (Frances); sister Helena (Andrew) Wingert; brothers-in-law Rex Hannah, Harvey Rose, Elmer Rose, Harold Rose, Louis Viguie, Mel Nimegeers, Ron MacDonald; sisters-in-law Ruby Frank and Elaine Cram.
Homer was the youngest of seven children and was born and raised on the family farm south of Parry, SK. He married the love of his life, Helen in 1947. They remained on the farm and raised their seven children there. They moved to Regina in September 1979 where they lived until his passing. Homer gave his life to Jesus in the fall of 1986 and lived his life as the good Lord directed him: through prayers, faith, love, endurance, patience, generosity and kindness. He was the prayer warrior of our family. Homer’s greatest joy was his family. He spoke life into each member right up to the end.
Homer is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 73 years, Helen; his sister Dorothy Hannah; sisters-in-law Edith Viguie Nimegeers, Blanche Rose, Marjorie McDonald, Donna (Dennis) Bodholt, Valerie (Terry) Fister; brother-in-law Leonard (Marnie) Rose; his children Caroline Klinger, Charles (Shirley) Greff, Morley Greff, Connie (Ray) Kastning, Marilynn McKerricher, Rose (Arthur) Malm; daughter-in-law Judy Greff; grandchildren Troy (Krystal), Tabitha, Todd, Tracy (Russell), Tish, Chad (Pam), Marnie (Steve), Loni (Chelsey), Jarred (Nina), Scott (Michelle), Evan (Stephanie), Morgan, Tyson, Gail (Bruce), Steve (Chrisa), Tanya (Kevin), Josh (Jess), Dale, Trina (Ben), Leah, Jennifer, Craig (Krista), and Adam; as well as 45 great-grandchildren and 9 great-great-grandchildren; special nieces Sharon Mitchell and Shirley Roettger; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff at College Park II, National Care and Home Care for the exceptional love, compassion and care Homer received.
Due to the Covid-19 restrictions, a private Funeral Mass will be held at Resurrection Roman Catholic Parish. The mass will be live streamed on www.resurrectionparish.ca. on Monday, April 20, 2020 beginning at 11 a.m. The graveside service will follow at Riverside Memorial Park at approximately 12:15 p.m. The Graveside service will also be live streamed at www.speersfuneralchapel.com on Homer’s tribute page. Click on the line that states the graveside service can be viewed on SpeersTV. Friends and family wishing to attend the graveside service may meet at the gates of Riverside Memorial Park Cemetery, 815 Assiniboine Avenue E. at 12:15 p.m. to follow the procession when it arrives. Guests are asked to remain in their vehicles in order to comply with gathering size restrictions. The graveside service will be broadcast on radio at FM 106.9 to each vehicle present. Nobody should leave their vehicles unless directed to do so by Speers personnel.
A celebration of life for family and friends will be held at a later date.
Flowers graciously declined. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Homer to Resurrection Roman Catholic Parish, 3155 Windsor Park Road, Regina SK S4V3B1
