A Tribute to Leon on His 45th

Here is how Leon spent the last 45 years. 

All of you who know Leon recognize he is not the kind of person who celebrates with a party, cake & candles.  So there won’t be any “Happy Birthday” frolicking  or party favors.

Instead, we have a project planned that we know he’ll love.  Let’s celebrate Leon’s life with our hearts and hand
Cheesecake will be served around noon. 
 

Writing My Autobiography

I am starting to write my autobiography.  

  

So far I have drafted the first chapter, called Gallivan

Dad and Mom

Bertrand Farm 

It covers what my life was like growing up during 1940 and 1950 in a small rural farming community in Saskatchewan.

My journals, diaries and news paper clippings came in handy to compile my story. 

High School 

I have mentioned many people's names. Every one of them have made an impact on me in some way and I truly appreciate their contributions. It has made me who I am today.

It has been a wonderful journey of reminiscing. I spent this past few weeks in a world of laughter and emotions. I feel  it was  wonderful to  take a good look at the events and activities as well as the reactions I had towards them, so many years ago. It has been a therapy for me.     

Parenthood, Birth-Days and Wonder-Full-Times

Jerold and Lorraine

It all takes planning to raise a family 

Lynn Anne

Mark Steven Joseph

 

Leon Jeffery 

Grandpa & Grandma Birstein

Grandma Bertrand

Great Grandpa Rutley

Halloween 

Purim Costumes 

Rewards

Lynne Kerry Kaney Lexi Nikki with Lorraine and Randal 

Leon Geni Kayla 

Mark Svava Daniel Salny Jakob and Ernie the dog 

Passing of a Dear Friend

ELEANORE (BUZIK) MACDONALD  

Beloved mother and grandmother, Eleanore passed away on December 22, 2012. Born on April 22, 1936 in Krydor, SK.  Her childhood was spent primarily growing up in Saskatoon and she attended Bedford Road Collegiate.

I first met her in the late 1950s during our training at the Provincial Psychiatric Hospital, North Battleford. She was there for one year. A group of us students became very close and loved to party. She was great friends to everyone and kept in touch with them for years.

After I returned from my Europe Trip and had started in Regina, she introduced me to Jerold Birstein. He was a friend of her-to-be husband, Glen Macdonald.   I was a brides maid and Jerry a best man at their wedding. Jerry and I were married shortly after. We kept in touch when we were raising our families

Over the years we visited and shared in their events. She was totally dedicated to raising her children and grandchildren who she loved dearly.

I will always remember Ellie for her intelligent, witty, and kindheartedness and a strong personality who stood up for the causes, which she believed in.

She was great collector of sterling silver and working on crafts. She was an avid reader and card player. She hosted and prepared many fantastic meals.

She was the past President of the Mental Health Association and she had a great passion for politics like her parents, acting as a Returning Officer in many provincial elections.

A few years ago Eleanore (Buzik) Macdonald, Marion (Bronch) Creswell, Jacqui (Dutruit) Sumarah and I met in Candle Lake to reminisce. 

 We held such fond memories of those years so long ago.

Peace Be with you Ellie.