MEYER: William
December 24, 1929 鈥� May 1, 2017
It is with deep sadness that the family of William Meyer of Luther Care Home, Saskatoon, SK, announces his passing at his residence on Monday, May 1, 2017. He was 87 years of age. William 鈥淲illie鈥� was born on December 24, 1929, to Frederick and Maria (nee Isaac) Meyer at their home in Lockwood, SK. He took his schooling in Lockwood, completing Grade 10 before farming with his father. After his father鈥檚 death in 1948, Willie worked the farm with his half-brother John. When he reached the age of 21, Willie continued the farming operation in partnership with John, until John retired in 1970. In 1954, Willie married the local primary school teacher, Isobel Conley, and they moved out of town to live on the farm. They both continued with their careers until the spring of 1990, when they sold the farm and moved to Humboldt, Isobel鈥檚 birthplace. Willie and Isobel enjoyed their retirement life by curling, fishing, playing cards, golfing, spending time at their cottage at Turtle Lake and, of course, their favorite activity 鈥� dancing. They also made trips to meet relatives and tour the birthplaces of Isobel鈥檚 parents. Willie lost Isobel to cancer on September 30, 2001. He remained in Humboldt for almost four years before moving to Saskatoon. He continued with his love of dancing and attended polka fests around the country.聽 As well, visiting on coffee row at Market Mall, and trying his luck at the Dunes Casino helped fill his days. In January of 2016, Willie suffered a fall which resulted in a hip replacement. He was unable to return to his apartment and took up residence at the Luther Special Care Home where he resided until his passing.聽 Willie was a community-minded individual, always willing to help people or assist on various projects. He served as a municipal councillor for six years, was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, an original share holder at the Lanigan Poundmaker Feed Lot, belonged to local golf and curling clubs, and was a season ticket holder of the Humboldt Broncos Hockey Team. 鈥淚 don鈥檛 enjoy all things that come with age, but you have to make the best of it and enjoy your life as long as you can.鈥� Willie.聽 William was predeceased by his wife, Isobel (nee Conley) Meyer; parents, Fred and Maria (nee Isaac) Meyer; four half-brothers: George, Abram, Frank, and John; and by two half-sisters: Mary, and Maria (in infancy).聽 He is survived by his brother-in-law, Dickson; and by many nieces and nephews. Although Willie and Isobel didn鈥檛 have any children of their own, they considered Jim Kidd and Murray Scott to be their family. Jim was a constant visitor on weekends and holidays, and Murray lived with them from his teen years on. Special thanks to the staff at Luther Special Care Home for their care. A Service of Remembrance was held at Westminster United Church, Humboldt, on Saturday, May 6, 2017, at 2:00 p.m., officiated by Rev. Brenda Curtis. Others taking part were:聽 Karen Scott, Kathryn Toth and Dorothy Sollosy, scripture readers; Murray Scott and Cliff Wiebe, words of remembrance; and Donna Barth, urnbearer.聽 Music ministry was provided by organist Beverly Decker and members of the Westminster Community Choir. Honorary pallbearers were Bill Kidd, Jacqueline Kidd, Donna Barth, Barbara Thick, Keith Scott, and Michelle Lilles. Interment followed at Humboldt Public Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to the construction of the courtyard/garden at Luther Special Care Home, Luther Care Foundation, 1212 Osler Street, Saskatoon, SK, S7N 9Z9, or Westminster United Church. Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel, Humboldt, SK.
