July 12, 1919 – August 14, 2010
The death of Mary Tyson of Saskatoon, SK and formerly of Harris, SK occurred at Extendicare on August 14, 2010 at the age of 91 years. Mary was born on a farm near Tessier, SK on July 12, 1919. She was the middle child of three girls. Mary took her schooling in Tessier and Jasper. After her schooling, she went to her widowed Aunt’s farm near Harris to help care for her large family. Mary and Joe were married on October 2, 1940. She helped her husband at the Harris Telephone office by taking turns on the switchboard. In 1944, they moved to the family farm. Mary was active in the Harris Home & School Association and the Hillview Ladies Club. Mary was predeceased by her husband Joe in 1991, her sisters Lillian Major and Flora Prost and many brothers and sisters-in-law. She will be lovingly remembered by her son Grant (Gail) Tyson, daughters Joan (Lloyd) Johns and Mona (Martin) Heit, grandchildren Trevor (Cindy), Trina (Gary), Tracy (Brad), Carey (Sheryl), Sandra (Terry), Christina (Eric), Jennifer (Vince), Kathy-Jo (Dave) and sixteen great-grandchildren.
An immediate family Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, August 19, 2010 at Harris Cemetery officiated by Pastor Pat Miller. Family and friends are invited to the Harris New Horizons Centre for a time of fellowship and refreshments at 3:00 p.m. The family wishes to sincerely thank all the staff and caregivers at Extendicare for their kind and compassionate care of our mother. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Harris United Church or the Harris New Horizons Centre. Clements Rosetown Funeral Home entrusted with the arrangements.
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