Obituary of Walter LaClare

Walter LaClare December 21, 1927 - January 3, 2012 It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Walter passed away peacefully on Tuesday January 3, 2012 in the North Battleford's Union Hospital. Walter passed into the hands of the lord holding the hand of his loving wife of 62 years Betty and in the other his rosary. While the last month of his life was particularly difficult he was surrounded by family and friends. He is survived by his wife Betty, Children; Dan (Verna) LaClare, John (Gloria) LaClare, Jeanne (Gerry) Bohn, Wally (Kerry) LaClare, Bill LaClare, and George LaClare. Grandchildren; Adrian (Laura) LaClare, Brent (Lisa) LaClare, Chris LaClare (Vanessa Wiebe), Elton LaClare (Yeo-ju Song), Michelle Teteroff (Neil LeSalle), Dustin Bohn, Lee (Rheann) LaClare, JJ (Ashlea) LaClare. Great Grandchildren; Avery, Coen, Caelan, Arizona, Ruger, Laken, Fisher, Landen and Nixon LaClare, Deon Tederoff, Mitchell and Ashley LeSalle. Walter is survived by his brother Clarence, sisters Mabel, Phyllis (Alban Deschamps), Pauline and Marie (Jules Liebaert) and many nieces and nephews. Walter was born in Edam, raised in Vawn and moved to Edam to establish his farm and family. His greatest joys were to be in the open air improving his farm, working his stock, recording local history with his camera, visiting friends, exploring new country and later in life writing poetry. When Walter took on a project he passionately saw it through. While passionate he was also able to see the humour in the trials and tribulations of everyday life, he enjoyed a good laugh. The family would like to sincerely thank; the staff of the palliative care unit of the North Battleford Union Hospital, all of the local community and organizational volunteers for their kindness, understanding and support during this most difficult time. Prayers will be held Thursday January 5, 2012 at 7:30 PM in the Edam Catholic church. Funeral services will be held Friday January 6, 2012 in the Edam Arena at 1:30 PM. Memorial donations to honour Walter can be made to a charity of the donor's choice.