Obituary of Shirley Gardiyash

B I O G R A P H Y GARDIYASH: Shirley Sylvia Gardiyash passed away in the Lloydminster Hospital on Sunday, October 24, 2004 at the age of 63 years. Shirley is survived by: her loving husband Ray; four children: Kevin (Colette) of Calgary; Lance (Jane) of Sheffield, England; Doug of Edmonton and Karen also of Edmonton; seven grandchildren; three sisters: Luella Briggs of Calgary; Ida Trudgeon of Lamont; Donna (Ron) McKenzie of Tumbler Ridge, BC; one brother Gordon (Elenor) Dunlop of Onoway as well as numerous other relatives. The funeral service for Shirley Gardiyash was conducted from the Grace United Church, Lloydminster on Saturday, October 30, 2004 at 10:00 A.M. with Pastor Anne Laird and Reverend Norm Laird officiating. A eulogy was given by Norm Karst. Special CD music was "I Still Believe In You," and "I Will Always Love You." The hymn sung was "Precious Lord, Take My Hand," accompanied on the organ by Irene Knowlson. The bagpiper Bill Cornfoot played “Amazing Grace” and “Going Home”. Marlene Risling sang a solo. Honorary pallbearers were Grandchildren: Heather, Kelsey, Bradyn, Jared, Emily, Taryn and Billy. Active pallbearers were: Art Knapik, Ron McKenzie, John Blair, Bernie Arsenault, Barren Graham and Gary Pollard. Interment followed in the Lloydminster City Cemetery. McCaw Funeral Service Ltd., of Lloydminster administered the funeral arrangements. When I come to the end of the road, And the sun has set for me, I want no tears or gloom-filled room. Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little but not too long, And not with your head bowed low. Remember the love that we all shared. Miss me but let me go. For this is a journey that we all must take, And each must go alone, It's all a part of the master's plan, A step on the road to home. When you are lonely and sick of heart, See family and friends we know, Take time to heal, though we must part Miss me but let me go. Card of Thanks The family wishes to thank Dr. Jill Lakins for her tireless dedication, kindness and compassion while caring for Shirley, as well as to the Lloydminster Home Care nurses for their help in our time of need and to Gwen Remple of the Canadian Cancer Society. We’d like to thank Pastor Anne & Reverend Norm Laird for the beautiful service, Irene Knowlson for playing the organ, Marlene Risling for singing, and the bagpiper Bill Cornfoot. Thanks go out to the pallbearers and to Norm Karst for his touching eulogy. Thank you to our family and friends who sent flowers, baskets, and cards, or who brought food to the house, and those of you who gave donations to the Cancer Society and Lloyd Home Care. Thanks to the ladies who served lunch after the service and finally to Glenn McCaw and the staff of McCaw Funeral Service. Ray and family