Obituary of Harold Sexsmith

SEXSMITH: Harold John Sexsmith passed away in the Lloydminster Hospital on Monday, August 15, 2005 at the age of 85 years. John leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife Jean; children John (Beverley) Sexsmith of Arborfield, Jeanette (Bill) MacKay of Strathmore, Dave (Karen) Sexsmith of Lloydminster; nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren Dean and Heather Sexsmith (Hailey, Connor, Liam) of Lloydminster, Jason and Andrea Sexsmith (Johnathon, Jackson) of Saskatoon, Jeffrey and Mindy Sexsmith (Laina) of Seattle, Jodie and Kelly Russell of Lloydminster, Jeremy Sexsmith of Lloydminster, Chris MacKay of Strathmore, Jennifer MacKay of Strathmore, Joey and Bev Hagerman (Nicholas) of Chilliwack and Rodney Hagerman; sister Alice Knight of Victoria. John was predeceased by; one daughter Sharon Hagerman; one son Bob Sexsmith; two sisters: Phyllis McEwen and Edith Sexsmith. The memorial service for John Sexsmith was conducted by Reverend Norm Laird and Anne Laird from the Grace United Church, Lloydminster, Alberta on Thursday, August 18, 2005 at 2:00 P.M. “The Rose” was sung by granddaughter Jodie Russell accompanied by Irene Knowlson. A tribute to their grandfather was given by Jennifer MacKay and Heather Sexsmith. Grace United Church choir sang Precious Lord and Take My Hand. Honorary pallbearers were: Joey Hagerman, Rodney Hagerman, Dean Sexsmith, Jason Sexsmith, Jeff Sexsmith, Jodie Russell, Jeremy Sexsmith, Chris MacKay and Jennifer MacKay. Interment followed in the Lloydminster City Cemetery. McCaw Funeral Service Ltd., of Lloydminster administered the funeral arrangements. John was born at Viscount, Saskatchewan on April 27, 1920. After the death of his father in 1937 he took on the responsibility of the family farm, providing for his mother and three sisters. In 1941 he married Jean Allan. They moved to Golburn in 1949 where they farmed until John became a grain buyer for the Sask Wheat Pool in Golburn, Arborfield and Venn. John was active in the community, serving on the School Board, Church Board and coaching minor sports. John and Jean moved to Lloydminster in 1969 where they were in business in Johnnie’s Serving Center and the Hobby Shop until their retirement in 1988. John enjoyed time spent with his family in any way he could. He spent many hours building radio control models to fly with his children and grandchildren. He loved to spend time in his shop keeping his mind and hands busy with many woodworking projects. He always had a twinkle in his eye and a smile on his face. We will miss him dearly. Card of Thanks Thank you to Dr. Kerlis and the 3rd floor nursing staff for their compassionate care; to Rev. Norm and Anne Laird for their time spent with family; to Grace United Church Choir and Irene Knowlson for their gift of music; to the Jean Whittier unit for the family supper and the U.C.W. for lunch after the service. Thank you to McCaw Funeral Service for their care and assistance. A special thank-you to our family and friends for the food, cards, flowers and donations. Jean John & Beverley Jeanette & Bill Dave & Karen