Obituaries (03/05/10)
Laura Irene (Laurene) Summach
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mother and grandmother, Laura Irene (Laurene) Summach. On March 3rd, 2010 our mom entered the gates of heaven where her Lord and Saviour and our Dad were waiting. Mom was a lady of great strength, beauty, and grace; she loved unconditionally. Laurene was born on October 3rd, 1926 at the Dodsland Hospital. She was the third child born to Daniel and Myrtle Bateman, sister to Ken and Merna. Mom grew up on the family farm near Kelfield, caring for ponies, dogs, chickens, piglets, and of course, kittens. She attended Ivy School, a one room country school, and Druid high school. Mom's childhood friends remained dear to her throughout her life. They tell us that Mom was a very good athlete, even winning a speed skating competition in high school! As a young girl, Mom developed a passion for music and became an accomplished pianist even though she never read a note of music. In 1946, she took a business course at the Saskatoon Technical Collegiate and then worked as a secretary at MacCoshams. Laurene married Frederick Summach in 1951 and for 55 years they farmed south of Asquith on the family homestead. Mom and Dad raised five daughters and Mom was especially devoted to our youngest sister, <living>, who was born with special needs. Mom made many daily and weekly trips to the School for the Deaf while keeping things running smoothly on the farm. Mom was a fabulous cook and gardener. We will forever remember her on a warm summer day working in the garden, weeding her beautiful flowers, baking cinnamon buns and apple pies, making jam, slipping into town to play the piano for someone, and still being able to run morning coffee, lunch, afternoon coffee , supper, and evening coffee out to the field. Friends and family were always welcome to join us around the kitchen table or in the field for a great home cooked meal. Later on, no one enjoyed these visits more than the grandkids. They had a very special grandma. Mom had a servant's heart. She gave her life to Jesus as a young girl and quietly served Him through her gift of music, love of crafting and planning special events. She touched the lives of many young ladies at the Asquith Baptist Church throughout her many years of service at Asquith. Those who knew her were inspired by her beautiful spirit of kindness. Mom was Dad's constant companion, what would he have done without her! They loved to travel together and enjoyed many winters in Arizona. As Dad's health failed, Mom was relied upon even more and in 2004 they moved to Emmanuel Village in Saskatoon. Mom kept busy doing the things she always loved to do until a disease of the nervous system slowly began to take those pleasures away. Our hearts warmed to see Dad caring for our Mom until his death a little over a year ago. Their love for each other was unfailing. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Mom's wonderful caregiver, Arlene, the home care workers who cared for Mom over the past two years and most recently Circle Drive Alliance Care Home. We have been blessed beyond measure and we will dearly miss our Mom and grandma. Her loving family: <names of living individuals have been removed.> A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, March 8th, at 3:00 p.m. at Emmanuel Baptist Church (1636 Acadia Drive, Saskatoon, SK) to celebrate her life and mourn her passing. Donations gratefully accepted for Cosmopolitan Industries or Elmwood Residences Inc. Arrangements in care of Sue Panattoni MOURNING GLORY FUNERAL SERVICES (978-5200).
Saskatoon, Area Code 306
