Vera Evelyn Nagel

Vera was born near St. Victor, SK and her family later moved to what remains to be the Ching Ranch near Lisieux. She was a twin and one of 11 children who grew up, as many did at the time, tending to sheep, cattle, gardens and household duties while trying to attend school. In 1951, Vera married Martin Nagel and moved to their farm near Killdeer, SK, where she was actively involved in the family’s mixed farm while also having some part time jobs and, at home, becoming a renowned cook and baker who always welcomed anyone who stopped in for coffee or, depending on the length of the visit, made them a home cooked meal.

Martin and Vera retired from farming in 1996 and moved to Assiniboia where they lived until 2016. They then moved to Saskatoon, where they continued to make many new friends and enjoy life in new ways, aging gracefully, and could be closer to more family and access required health care for both of them.

Throughout her life, Vera had many interests and enjoyed a wide variety of activities - such as dancing, playing cards, knitting, crocheting, canning preservatives and traveling to many locations including all of the Canadian provinces.

Community was important to Vera; she belonged to Killdeer and Assiniboia UCW, was a member of Assiniboia United Church pastoral charge and the Killdeer Hall Board, helped at bake sales, Killdeer Fall Suppers and other fundraising church projects.

Most of all, Vera enjoyed her family and friends; she was always there for them if they needed help. Vera always spent a portion of each day having telephone calls with family members or friends and keeping everyone updated on all of the family happenings, whether a Ching, Nagel or friend in her community. She knew everyone's birthday, date and year, anniversary dates and phone numbers by memory. If you needed any family information - you called Vera; it was important to her to never miss a birthday or anniversary. In April, she celebrated her 90th birthday surrounded by almost all of her family.

Vera is survived by her Children - Valerie (Meryl - deceased) Wanner, Florence (Glen) Bzdel, Tracy (Blair) Zopf and Carter Nagel (Christina Clyde); 15 Grandchildren - Stacey Wanner, Dawn Wanner (James Atkinson), Laura Wanner (Avery Deobald), Jennifer (Bryce) Lutze, Erin Bzdel (Tom Hobbs), Sarah (Mathew) Bernauer, Amie Zopf, Adam (Jessica) Zopf, Jordan (Tatiana) Nagel, Morgan Nagel (Miranda Rosin), Reagan Nagel (Arturo Suarez), Madison Nagel, Kyle Duncan, Noelle Duncan, Kelly Duncan; 15 Great-Grandchildren - Jonathan Kozminski, Alexis Kozminski, Marcus Wanner, James Atkinson Jr., Trystan Atkinson, Jackson Wanner, Jacey Lutze, Emilee Lutze, Beckett Lutze, Brody Hobbs, Brooklyn Hobbs, Breanna Hobbs, Quinn Bernauer, Kali Bernauer, Sophia Nagel; Daughter-In-Law - Tammie Nagel; Sisters-in-Law - (Grant - deceased) Florence Ching, (Leonard - deceased) Joyce Ching, (Harry - deceased) Laura Ching, (Ivan - deceased) Marlene Ching, Judy (Tony) Connors, (Bill - deceased) Lyda Rodgers, (Ernest - deceased) Ramona Nagel, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Vera is predeceased by her Husband - Martin Nagel, her Father - John William McCallum Ching, her Mother - Mabel Sarah Ching (nee Tracy), Siblings and Spouses - Willie (Adeline) Ching, Floraine (Bud) Edwards, Gordon (Alice) Ching, Clarence (Caroline) Ching, Rita (Al) Rosenquist, Verna (Art) Davey; Grandchildren - Shannon Wanner, Christopher Bzdel; In-Laws and Spouses - Fred (Mary) Nagel, Adelina (Art) Hofer, Elsa (Ben) White, Emelia (Morton) Shunamon, Louis (Shirley) Nagel, Deana (John) Monea, Rosa (Bob) Walker, Hermina (John) Cole, Martha (Stu) Ballie, Linda (Ernie) Hannah.

Everyone is welcome to attend the Joint Life Celebration for Vera and Martin, with Wendy Gibson DLMr officiating at Ross Funeral Chapel in Assiniboia, SK at 10:00 am on Saturday, September 10, 2022, followed by the Interment of Vera and Martin Nagel at Mount Hope Cemetery, and to join the family for fellowship and lunch at St. George’s R.C. Parish Hall. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.rossfuneralservice.com for the Nagel family. Arrangements entrusted to Ross Funeral Service, Assiniboia, SK

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