Obituary of Norman Peart

BIOGRAPHY PEART ~ Norman Peart passed away peacefully at the Maidstone Health Complex, Maidstone, Saskatchewan on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at the age of 89 years. Norman will be sadly missed by his three daughters: Joan Sherling of Saskatoon, Dale and John Herbert of Neilburg, Darlene and Greg Bowes of Neilburg as well as nine grandchildren: Dee Corcoran, Danny Sherling, Devin Sherling, Nancy Sanderson, Sheri Herbert, Steven Herbert, Tracy Herbert, Scott Bowes, Marty Bowes and seven great grandchildren. The funeral service was conducted from the Neilburg Community Hall, Neilburg, Saskatchewan on Monday, July 27, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. with Reverend Ted Haas officiating. The eulogy was read by Everett Putnam. The solos sang were "Blue Skirt Waltz" and "In The Garden" sung by Rudy Kekula. The hymns sung were "God Will Take Care Of You", "Why Me Lord" and "One Day At A Time" accompanied on the organ by Dolores Hollingshead. The honorary pallbearers were Jean Ball, Shauna McGillis, Barb Husch, Vonnie Rutherford, Lois Cammidge, Merle Freeston, Toots Doolittle and Clarice Rogers. The active pallbearers were Danny Sherling, Devin Sherling, Steven Herbert, Scott Bowes, Marty Bowes, David Wright and Kerry Peart. A private family interment was held at the Neilburg Cemetery. McCaw Funeral Service Ltd., of Lloydminster, Alberta administered the funeral arrangements. Through My Father's Eyes Well I'm safely here in heaven I made the trip alone It don't take long to get here It's nice in my new home. The flowers are magnificent The trees so tall and green I guess I'd have to tell you More beauty I've not seen! One day you too will be here But till that day appears, Enjoy life as I did How quickly go the years! The memories, I have many I treasure everyone Reminisce of love and laughter Of all the joy and fun. So live well in my honour You all know right from wrong Be kind to one another And try hard to be strong. I know you're going to miss me By God I'll miss you too But let me go and carry on You've still got lots to do. Take time to smell the roses And take time for every friend Cause that's really all that matters When it comes down to the end. And make your hand shake genuine And every smile sincere And know a hug's essential For those that you hold dear. So till we meet again love Know I'm doing well I'm hanging out with old friends I've lots to hear and tell. I love you all so very much We're never far apart A piece of you is with me It lies within my heart. ~ Written by Dar July 22, 2009 CARD OF THANKS Our family would like to express sincere thanks to friends, relatives and neighbours for the kindness and support given to us when Dad passed away. Your phone calls, visits, cards, flowers, gifts of food and generous donations to charities were much appreciated. A special thank-you to Reverend Ted Haas for a very unique memorial service, complete with a standing ovation for "Norm"! To Dr. Stander and the staff at Maidstone hospital we thank-you for your compassion and wonderful care. To the Pallbearers, the UCW for the lovely lunch, Dolores Hollingshead for playing the organ and to the folks in the choir thank-you as well. Each and everyone of you had a special place in our Fathers heart. Last but not least we thank Dad's close friends Everett Putnam for the eulogy and Rudy Kekula for the solo, very well done. Joan/Dale & John/Dar & Greg and families Donations in memory of Norman may be made to a charity of the donors choice.