DUSS: In Loving Memory Of John Peter Duss who was born September 22, 1929 on the farm at Mayfair District, SK and passed away January 5, 2014 at Battleford, SK. John is survived by his nieces and nephew: Joyce Derkach, Mayfair, SK., Diane Youst, Mayfair, SK and Edward (Lorraine) Youst, Rabbit Lake, SK.; Victor's wife, Dorothy Youst, North Battleford, SK.; great-nieces, nephews and their families. John was predeceased by his parents, Nick and Ann Duss; brother, Mike Duss; sisters: Pearl Youst, Tillie Duss and Helen Derkach; brother-in-law, John Youst; nieces: Angela Youst and Albina (Mike) Kotelko; nephews: Albert Youst (in infancy) and Victor Youst. The Funeral Service was held Friday, January 10, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. from "The Garden Chapel" - Battlefords Funeral Service, North Battleford, SK with Father Gerard Legaspi, Notre Dame De Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, North Battleford, SK, Celebrant. The Eulogist was Christine Pollard and Liturgy Of The Word by Christine Pollard & Louella Bourelle and Prayers of the Faithful by Frances Ewanchuk. Music Ministry was Organist ~ Glenn Goodman; Soloist ~ Robert MacKay: "Be Not Afraid" & "Prayer Of St. Francis" ; Hymn Selection ~ "Amazing Grace" and Organ Recessional - "Beyond the Sunset". The Honourary Pallbearers were "Relatives and Friends Who Shared His Life" and Pallbearers were Dean Youst, John Youst, Ritchie Youst, Martin Toews, Charlie Salisbury & Tyler Chudy. Memorials are requested to "Hands of Friendship Auxilliary", Battlefords District Care Centre, Box 69, Battleford, SK S0M 0E0. Interment took place at City Cemetery, North Battleford, SK. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. (306) 446-4200 Eulogy On September 22, 1929 Nick and Ann Duss welcomed a baby boy, John Peter to their family. He was the youngest of four siblings - Pearl, Tillie, Helen and Mike. John attended Ravenhead School. After his schooling, he helped his Dad and brother on the family farm. As a youth, before Grandpa would let his drive his Model T, John's mode of transportation in the summer was his bike or his horse. One very dark night John was going home after visiting neighbours when he encountered someone walking on the road. This gentleman was also on his way home from visiting another neighbour. John, on his bike, just missed the poor guy by a hair. On another occasion, John was coming home from visiting neighbours on his horse. He took a short cut through a field of stooked sheaves, when a thunderstorm came up. There was a loud clap of thunder and a bright flash of lightning. The horse threw him off and ran away, leaving John to walk home. The horse made it home before he did. John worked for the R.M. of Meeting Lake as a patrol operator. He sold crop insurance; he also worked at Pyramid Mobile Homes for a few years, as a salesman. After Pyramid closed, he returned to the farm and farmed until his health began to fail. John still continued to live on the farm that he loved until further health issues forced his to leave. After spending 6 months in the hospital, he became a resident of the Battlefords District Care Centre for the past 3 1/2 years. Some of John's favorite things to do were curling, family picnics at the lake, and just going for a little drive on the weekend to check out the scenery and the crops, which on occasion took him as far as Saskatoon. John enjoyed the farm, the cattle, going to auction sales and the occasional rodeo. All these things have now come to an end and his journey continues into eternity. Your life is now complete. You will be always remembered and forever missed, Uncle Johnny. God Bless you always. ____________________________________________________
