In Loving Memory of Wilbert Joseph Basler born September 3, 1937 at Wilkie, SK passed away April 1, 2016 in North Battleford, SK. Survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Joan and their children and grandchildren: Jim (Carol), Handel, SK - Adam (Erin), Kaitlin (fiancé, Jared McKenzie) and Brandon; Shirley (Dale) Smith, North Battleford, SK - Kaila (Peter) Medina, and Dane; Michelle, Lloydminster, AB - Curtis (Dixie): Jayla & Makhi, and Meagan; Tammy (Mike) Rohs, Prince Albert, SK - Joshua and Joel; siblings: Hilda Schneider, Richard (Nola) Basler, Fred (Carol) Basler, Fran (Doug) Turner, Lori (John) Thompson, Ray (Brenda) Basler; in-laws: Marie (Jim) Schommer, Fred (Lynn) Graver, Shirley (Ralph) Schommer, Louise (Bryon) Leonard; nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents: Carl & Theresa Basler; son-in-law, Laurie Rohs; in-laws: Stan & Kay Graver; brother-in-law (in infancy), Douglas Graver. Vigil Of Prayer was held on Monday, April 4, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. from St. Vital Roman Catholic Church with Presider  Fr. Greg Elder. Cross Bearer was Marcella Smart. Liturgy Of The Word: 1st Reading: Corinthians 15: 51-57; Proclaimer: Margaret Kite; Psalm: Shepherd Me Oh God - Sung by the Choir; Decade of Rosary - Dave McQuaid; Decade of Chaplet - Pauline Poulin; Gospel - Fr. Greg Elder. Prayer Of The Faithful: Wilbert’s brothers & sisters from St. Vital Parish Family. Mass Of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. from St. Vital Roman Catholic Church, Battleford, Saskatchewan with Celebrant Fr. Greg Elder & Concelebrating Priests. Cross Bearer was Kaitlin Basler. Altar Server was Mr. Lloyd Beckman. Eulogy was given by Shirley Smith & Tammy Rohs. Liturgy Of The Word: 1st Reading: Wisdom 3: 1-9 - Brandon Basler; Responsorial Psalm: The Lord’s My Shepherd – Choir; 2nd Reading: Romans 8: 14-23 - Joel Rohs; Gospel: Matthew 5: 1-2 - Fr. John Zunti. Prayer Of The Faithful: Shirley Schommer & Fran Turner. Liturgy Of The Eucharist: Gift Bearers: Kaila Medina & Meagan Dorner. Music Ministry: Musician & Director - Kathy Swerid; St. Vital Parish Choir; Hymn Selections: Be Not Afraid, On Eagles Wings, The Lord’s Prayer, I Am The Bread Of Life, The Cry Of The Poor and Jesus Remember Me; Recessional: By The Edge Of The Sea; Musician - Fr. Greg Elder. Honour Guard was Knights Of Columbus. Honourary Pallbearers were All Who Shared Wilbert’s Life. Active Pallbearers were Curtis Dorner, Dane Smith, Justin Rohs, Adam Basler, Brandon Basler and Joel Rohs. Memorials are requested to Saskatoon Cancer Centre, 20 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7N 4H4 or to Mass Offerings. Rite Of Committal - Family Only was at the Catholic Section, Town Of Battleford Cemetery, Battleford, SK. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service.
