LAMPING: Arthur Willard
October 6, 1945 鈥� February 21, 2017
It is with profound sadness that the family of Arthur 鈥淎rt鈥� Willard Lamping of the Lake Lenore district announces his sudden and unexpected death at his residence on Tuesday, February 21, 2017. Art, the youngest of four children, was born on October 6, 1945, to William and Anna (nee Jasken) Lamping in Humboldt, SK. He was raised on the Lamping homestead 7 陆 miles west of Lake Lenore. Art attained his education at聽 Lenore Valley School. He enjoyed farming with his dad, growing crops and raising purebred Herford cattle. Art left the farm for a few years and worked at various jobs. In 1970 he married Mary Stroeder and they started their life together on Jolly Green Acres Farm. In 1974, they were blessed with their first daughter Tina, and in 1975 were once again blessed with their second daughter Jodie, thus completing their family circle. Art and Mary were proud of their farm and enjoyed spending time with their large extended family, hosting many gatherings. Art was very active helping neighbours, hauling cattle, helping with calving issues, or hauling bales. He also enjoyed helping his many brothers-in-law with various projects. Art especially loved the Auction Mart and auction sales, and was a natural fit for the Mel Stroeder Auction business. He took great pride in helping Mel and Josie run many successful auctions for several years and enjoyed the time they all spent together. In 1992, he decided to wrap up the farming chapter of his life and enter the work force full-time. Art was employed at Becker Electric for three years. An opportunity with Bourgault Industries came up and for the next 21 years he was a devoted employee, working in many different departments. Art enjoyed working and spending time with his co-workers while still having an important part of agriculture. Mary became ill in early 2015. Art took time off to help care for Mary and spent her last bit of precious time together before she passed in August 2015, just two days short of their 45th Wedding Anniversary. In the spring of 2016, Art decided to leave Bourgault and start his retirement. He loved spending time with their five grandkids. Art always enjoyed visits and phone calls. He was very proud to see Reid and Joelle graduate. He was always ready to offer his advice and wisdom to guide all the grandchildren into the big, big world. Art will be deeply missed by his two daughters, two sons-in-law, and five grandchildren: Tina (Brad) Bogucky and their children Thomas and Julia; and Jodie (Roland) Hoeflicher and their children Reid (Jessica), Joelle and Josie; two sisters and one brother: Joan (Peter) Matvichuk, Mary-Lou (Elmer) Wosminity, and Hugo Lamping; many in-laws of the Stroeder family; and by numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. He will also be lovingly remembered by Mary Reves and her children, grandchildren and siblings.聽 Art was predeceased by his wife, Mary (nee Stroeder) Lamping; parents, William and Anna (nee Jasken) Lamping; sister-in-law, Marlene Lamping; many in-laws of the Stroeder family; and by numerous nieces and nephews. The Funeral Mass was offered at Holy Trinity R.C. Church, Pilger, on Saturday, February 25, 2017, at 10:30 a.m., celebrated by Fr. Joseph Salihu. Others taking part were: Vaughn Irlbeck, crossbearer; Lois Gartner and Wendy Kuka, scripture readers; Susan Dunne, intentions; Josie Hoeflicher, Thomas Bogucky and Julia Bogucky, giftbearers; Alvin and Sophie Irlbeck, memorial table attendants; Brad Bogucky, eulogist; Joelle Hoeflicher and Reid Hoeflicher, urnbearers. Music ministry was provided by organist Ardelle Hautzinger. Interment followed at St. Bernard鈥檚 R.C. Cemetery in the Pilger district. Memorial donations may be directed to either the Holy Trinity R.C. Church or STARS (Shock Trauma Air Service). Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel, Humboldt, SK.
