Rose Brigidear (nee Harasen). God needed another angel for his heavenly Christmas choir, so he called Rose home on Christmas morning. Rose Brigidear, our much loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother left this earth at the age of 94 years. She was born on July 15, 1920, to George and Dora Harasen (nee Poroznuk). Rose was predeceased by her husband, Peter Brigidear (in November, 2011); her parents; her brothers, James, Walter and Thomas; and sisters, Mary, Rose and Anna. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Diana (Brian) Schwab and Arlene (Peter) Predinchuk; grandchildren, Melanie Christopherson and Kevin Schwab; great-grandsons, Bailey and Connor Christopherson; sister, Doris; sister-in-law, Hazel and numerous nieces and nephews. Rose attended Scotland School (near Wroxton, SK) until she completed her Grade 11. She then left school to work on the family farm. On November 23, 1947, Rose married her long-time sweetheart, Peter Brigidear. Rose and Peter were a team for 64 years, working hard on the farm the Brigidear's homesteaded, near Calder, SK. In April, 1985, Rose and Peter retired to Yorkton, to the home they enjoyed until Peter's passing. In December, 2011, Rose moved to Dove House in Regina. Rose enjoyed her life on the farm. Work was hard, but rewarding. She loved her "girls" (the cows) and each summer spent many hours tending her huge garden. She was a gifted baker, frequently creating new prize recipes with ingredients she had on hand and always ready to share - at bake sales, at church and school functions, for her family and for the neighbour's children! She was also accomplished at "fancy work" - especially crocheting. Rose had two main priorities; her family and her church. She was always there to encourage her family, to cheer on their accomplishments, listen to their troubles, but never to interfere. She loved children and was very happy to welcome her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Rose was a deeply religious person; even in her final days, expressing gratitude to God, for the life she had been given. She was always ready to assist at church - at fundraisers, as Treasurer in Calder and as Secretary in Yorkton. When Rose and Peter first retired, they joined volunteer crews who served at functions at St. Mary's Cultural Centre and in their later years, were choir members at St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church in Yorkton. The family are grateful for the love and excellent care that Rose received at Dove House. Prayers were held on Friday, January 2, 2015 from the Chapel of Christie's Funeral Home in Yorkton, SK. Requiem Divine Liturgy was celebrated on Saturday, January 3, 2015 from St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church in Yorkton, SK. Both services were officiated by Father Peter Pidskalny, C.Ss.R. and the responses were led by Mr. Ed Pindus assisted by members of the Yorkton Ukrainian Catholic Choir. The Epistle was read by Rose's grandson, Kevin Schwab and the Cross Bearer was her granddaughter, Melanie Christopherson. The Interment Service followed in the Yorkton City Cemetery with Kevin Schwab, Brian Schwab, Owen Christopherson, Bailey Christopherson, Glen Yaroski and Bernard Brigidear serving as the casket bearers. The Honourary Pallbearers were Rose's great-grandson, Connor Christopherson and her sister, Doris Derbowka. Friends so wishing may forward their condolences to the family by visiting www.christiesfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Christie's Funeral Home & Crematorium, Yorkton, Saskatchewan.      Â
