Rose Pauline Zorn, age 95 years, resident of Lakeside Manor Care Home, Saltcoats, SK and formerly of Bredenbury, SK passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 6, 2014 with her family at her side. Rose Pauline Zorn (nee Husnik) was born on February 25, 1919, at the family farmstead, three miles south of Gerald. She was the daughter of James and Hanna (nee Tank) Husnik, the second oldest child in a family of six children and had one sibling who died in infancy. Rose received her education at Valor School. Circumstances in those days only allowed her to attend school until she completed her Grade 8, at which time she had to start work at a young age to help support the family. She began doing housework for people in Tantallon, Spy Hill, the Langenburg Hotel and then in Esterhazy for Dr. MacKenzie, whom she always spoke of fondly. On November 3, 1938, Rose was united in marriage to Leonard Simon Adam Zorn. They were married on the farm, five miles southwest of MacNutt. They were blessed with two children, Lois in 1940 and Jack in 1957. They first rented a farm two miles west of MacNutt, later they farmed near Swan River for a while, until they purchased their own farm in the RM of Churchbridge. They had a mixed farming operation of grain, cows, pigs and chickens. There was nothing on the farm that Rose could not do. From milking cows, growing an amazing garden along with home-cooked meals, sewing dresses for special occasions and even changing a swather canvas; she did whatever the call of duty was for that day. Rose often talked of her special dog, "Rex", who was her companion for 17 years. She was convinced that "Rexy" understood every single thing that she said. When it was time to "round up the cows" for milking - she would say "Rexy - go get the cows now" and before she knew it there he was at the gate with the cows. Grandchildren, nephews, nieces and cousins will remember many summers spent at the farm, going to "Aunt Rose's". Everyone was kept busy with their chores to do for the day, but there was also time for a lot of fun and foolery. When it was time to move off the farm and retire, Rose and Leonard purchased two lots in Bredenbury for their retirement home. After they moved to town Rose also worked for a short while at the train station cleaning bunk houses for the crews coming and going. Rose and Leonard enjoyed annual trips to Las Vegas together and even following the loss of her husband, Rose still tried to get there at least once a year with family and friends. She always said she could truly "relax" there and referred to Las Vegas as a "world away from the world". Rose became a member of the Knox United Church in Bredenbury and also a member of the United Church Women. She enjoyed the friendship of the ladies in the UCW and would often talk about the next luncheon that they were preparing for and the number of dishes that would need to be done afterward. Rose got her "true" driver's license at the age of 60. She then purchased a little Mazda car and enjoyed her independence and the idea of driving whenever and wherever she wanted. In the years later, when she developed macular degeneration and could no longer drive her car, she was devastated and it took quite some time for her to even minimally accept that loss of independence. One thing Rose enjoyed was her garden. She spent many summer hours watching her garden grow, sitting by her kitchen window. Rose had a truly beautiful garden and grew produce which she loved giving away to her family and friends. Homemade rhubarb pies and raspberry jam were always on hand and were always being sent home with family. Rose loved her family and visiting with friends very much. There were many Sunday dinners which took place in her kitchen and the conversation was never boring. Rose loved to talk, was never at a loss of topics to discuss and there was no topic that was off-limits. Rose talked about and had her opinion on everything. Her wit, her sense of humour, her soft spoken voice and her genuine personality will be dearly missed by those who knew her. Rose's life was one of perseverance and endurance that in today's times would be hard to realize. Rose was predeceased by her husband, Leonard; her daughter, Lois Schutz; her son-in-law, Clarence Schutz; her sisters, Helen Dolejsi, Anne Werkowski and Frances Einerson; her brothers, Adam Husnik and Frank, who died in infancy. She is survived by one sister, Dorothy Klym of Winnipeg, MB; sisters-in-law, Eleanor Husnik of Saskatoon, SK and Nelda Zorn of Melville, SK and brother-in-law, Jimmy Kayes of Toronto, ON. Rose leaves to celebrate her life, her son, Jack (Karen) Zorn of Bredenbury, SK; Jack's children, Nicholas Zorn and Angie Zorn, both of Medicine Hat, AB; Lois' children, Gail Schutz (Kevin Matthews) of Saltcoats, SK, Leonard (Penny) Schutz of Edmonton, AB, Lloyd Schutz of Edmonton, AB and Cheryl (Don) Chesney of Yorkton, SK; her great-grandchildren, Courtney Peterson (Nathan Hopfner) of Brandon, MB; Mark (Karin) Peterson of Regina, SK; Stacey Schutz; Katelynn Schutz, Jake Schutz and Laura Schutz; Wyatt Schutz and Daniel Schutz; all of Edmonton, AB; her great-great-grandchildren, Willa Hopfner of Brandon, MB and Clark Peterson of Regina, SK as well as many nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. A Grave Side Funeral Service was held on Friday, July 11, 2014 from the Saltcoats Town Cemetery with Reverend Walter Farquharson officiating. The Pallbearers were Gail Schutz, Kevin Matthews, Don Chesney, Cheryl Chesney, Mark Peterson and Leonard Schutz. 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, SK.
