Nancy May Singer

1915  -  2014

Born to John and Joyce Rowlands on March 30th, 1915, the oldest of five, in the town of Moose Jaw. She lived her early years in Pense and took her schooling there. Later moving to the Biggar area, where she met her future husband, Carl. They were married on December 15, 1935. They spent the first two winters in San Francisco. They moved to Delisle where they operated a motel for one year. In 1938, they purchased a farm north of Biggar where they farmed for 46 years. Nancy was an active farm wife involved in most every aspect. She especially liked to garden, bake, sew and knit. She was also on the Curtshill school board. In 1976, they moved to Biggar where she was active at the New Horisons senior centre. She also delivered meals on wheels. In Nancy's later years, she moved to Saskatoon where she was again active in her community. Our dad and mom's favourite pastimes were to travel the world. They went to Asia, Europe, US, Australia and the British Isles. Nancy died peacefully at Stensrud Lodge in Saskatoon. She is lovingly remembered by her son, Ronald (Louise) Singer of Biggar; daughters, Carol (Joel) Yelland of Saskatoon, Brenda (Mark) Malazdrewich of Saskatoon and son, Roland (Lynn) Singer of Calgary; daughter-in-law, Meril Singer of Edmonton and son-in-law, John Mazzie of Kindersley. She was also survived by 20 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren; her sister, Gladys Rowlands of Saskatoon and brother, Robert Benell of Winnipeg and brother-in-law, Arvo Paivarinta. She was predeceased by her husband, Carl Singer; daughter, Francis Mazzie; son, John Singer; infant daughter, Bonita; brother, John Rowlands; and sister, Joyce Paivarinta. A special thank you to all the nurses/care aid's at Stensrud Lodge for the wonderful care our mother received, we are so grateful. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St.Paul's Co-Cathedral (720 Spadina Cres East) on Monday, November 3rd at 10:00 a.m. with Very Rev. Father Pius Schroh as celebrant. With a private family interment at the Biggar Cemetery. Arrangements in care of David Schurr - MOURNING GLORY FUNERAL SERVICES (306-978-5200)