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Douglas Baker
Douglas Baker
 
  5 May 2025
Donna Meyer
Donna Meyer
 
  5 May 2025
Peggy Schneider
Peggy Schneider
 
  4 May 2025
Mabel Deinstadt
Mabel Deinstadt
 
  4 May 2025
Peter Gilmour
Peter Gilmour
 
  4 May 2025
Vera Gilmour
Vera Gilmour
 
  4 May 2025
Ellen Cougill
Ellen Cougill
 
  3 May 2025
Frieda Hester
Frieda Hester
 
  3 May 2025
Ethel Palmer
Ethel Palmer
 
  30 Apr 2025
Fred McGee
Fred McGee
 
  27 Apr 2025

Headstones

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Peggy Schneider
Peggy Schneider
Margaret (McJuray)
Schneider
1916 - 2017 
Mount Pleasant Cemetery     4 May 2025
Melvin & Mabel Deinstadt
Melvin & Mabel Deinstadt
Beloved Parents

Melvin B.
1911 - 2000

Mabel A.
1918 - 2019

Together Forever

DEINSTADT 
Riverside Memorial Park Cemetery     4 May 2025
Peter & Vera Gilmour
Peter & Vera Gilmour
Peter T.
1917 - 2012

Vera M.
1922 - 2021

Together Forever

GILMOUR 
Mount Pleasant Cemetery     4 May 2025
Sandy & Mary Petterson
Sandy & Mary Petterson
PETTERSON
In Loving Memory

Sven
(Sandy)
1900 - 1986

Mary
Kathleen
1914 - 2001 
Mount Pleasant Cemetery     4 May 2025
George & Sarah McJuray
George & Sarah McJuray
Together Forever
McJURAY

George H.
1912 - 1994

Sarah
1907 - 2003 
Mount Pleasant Cemetery     4 May 2025
Charles McJuray
Charles McJuray
McJURAY
Charles S.
1880 - 1946
A Beloved
Husband And Father 
Mount Pleasant Cemetery     4 May 2025
Mary McJuray
Mary McJuray
McJURAY
Mary
1889 - 1974
Our Beloved Mother 
Mount Pleasant Cemetery     4 May 2025
J. Glenn Cougill
J. Glenn Cougill
J. Glenn Cougill
1918 - 2007 
Rest-Haven Memorial Park     3 May 2025
Ethel Palmer
Ethel Palmer
We'll Always Love You
Ethel M. Palmer
March 30, 1915
Jan. 29, 2013 
Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park     30 Apr 2025
Robert & Adele McGee
Robert & Adele McGee
McGEE

Robert H.
1886 - 1962

Adele H.
1892 - 1984 
Fairmount Memorial Park     30 Apr 2025

Census

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1916 Canada Census
1916 Canada Census
Drake, Saskatchewan 
  4 May 2025
1921 Canada Census
1921 Canada Census
Rural Municipality of Humboldt, Saskatchewan 
  4 May 2025
1950 US Census
1950 US Census
Eugene, Oregon 
  3 May 2025
1950 US Census
1950 US Census
Spokane, Washington 
  3 May 2025
1950 US Census
1950 US Census
Salt Lake City, Utah 
  1 May 2025
1950 US Census
1950 US Census
Spokane, Washington 
  30 Apr 2025
1940 US Census
1940 US Census
Spokane, Washington 
  30 Apr 2025
1930 US Census
1930 US Census
Spokane, Washington 
  29 Apr 2025
1921 Canada Census
1921 Canada Census
Cranbrook, British Columbia 
  29 Apr 2025
1931 Canada Census
1931 Canada Census
Perth, Ontario 
  29 Apr 2025

Obituary & Death Notice

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Douglas Baker
Douglas Baker
BAKER, Douglas
(Editor of Hansard, English Debates, House of Commons - Retired)
Suddenly in hospital on September 13, 1997, Douglas Albert Baker, aged 74 years. Devoted and loving husband of Evelyn. Beloved father and stepfather of Yvonne (Edward Wagorn), Christine (Darren Gardner), Ken (Susan), Barb Higgins (Barry) and Debby Higgins (Paul). Caring grandfather and great-grandfather. Faithfully served in the R.A.F., England as a wireless operator and rear gunner, 1941-1946. He received the following medals of distinction: Aircrew Europe France and Germany Star, Defence Medal and 1939/45 Star.
I love you always and all ways. God bless.
Friends may call at the Kelly Funeral Home, 1255 Walkley Road (east of Bank) from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday. Funeral service Tuesday in the chapel followed by cremation.
--The Ottawa Citizen, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, September 14, 1997 Page 63 
  5 May 2025
Mel Deinstadt
Mel Deinstadt
DEINSTADT -On Thursday, February 24, 2000, Mel Deinstadt, late of Regina, Saskatchewan, passed away at the age of 88 years. He was predeceased by his brothers and sister Fred, George, Dave and Joy. Mel is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Mabel, his daughters Irene (Sherman) Goodwin of Cornwall, ON, Evelyn Baker of Ottawa, ON and Donna (Gordon) Meyer of Balgonie, SK, son Elvin of Lethbridge, AB, eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, brothers Alvin of Nanaimo, BC and Harry of Smith Falls, ON as well as numerous nieces and nephews. The Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, March 1, 2000 at 10:00 A.M. in the Chapel of Lee Funeral Home, 3101 Dewdney Ave., Regina, SK with Rev. Howard Hanson, officiating. Interment of cremated remains will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
--The Leader-Post, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, February 26, 2000 Page 57 
  5 May 2025
Evelyn Baker
Evelyn Baker
Evelyn Baker February 29, 1944-July 13, 2016 Passed away suddenly. Predeceased by husband Douglas Baker. Loving daughter of Mabel Deinstadt and the late Mel Deinstadt. Loving mother to Barb and predeceased by daughter Debby. Family and friends are invited to A Celebration of Life on July 23, 2016, 11am-3pm. 
  5 May 2025
Donna Meyer
Donna Meyer
MEYER, Donna Jean February 16, 1951 - October 8, 2018 Donna passed away on Monday, October 8, 2018 in Regina, Saskatchewan. She is survived by husband Gordon and four sons Kevin, Nicholas (grandsons Brock, Rhett, Zayde and their mother Chelsey), Nathan (granddaughters Alyssa, Haylee and their mother Jennifer) and Shawn (Alex) and grandsons Weston and Wyatt). Donna is also survived by her mother Mable Deinstadt; brother Elvin and sister Irene; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father Melvin and sister Evelyn. Donna and Gordon were married September 23, 1972. They started their marriage in Calgary. In 1976, they bought their farm just outside of Hodgeville where they started growing their family. The farm is where mom loved to work in her large garden. The family moved to Balgonie in 1991, where Donna lived out the rest of life. A Graveside Service will be held at Riverside Memorial Park, 815 Assiniboine Avenue East, Regina on Friday, October 12, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. (Please meet inside the cemetery gates just prior to 2:00 p.m.) In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan, 2550 12th Avenue, Regina, SK S4P 3X1 to help fund the research for a cure for Dementia. 
  5 May 2025
Mabel Deinstadt
Mabel Deinstadt
DEINSTADT, Mabel 1918-2019
With heavy hearts, the family of Mabel Alma Deinstadt announce her peaceful passing on Saturday, November 23, 2019. She was 101 years old. Mabel was born in Drake, SK on July 18, 1918. She was predeceased by her husband Melvin; daughters Evelyn Baker and Donna Meyer; and granddaughter Debby Higgins. Mabel is survived by her daughter Irene Goodwin (Sherman); son Elvin; son-in-law Gordon Meyer; grandchildren Barb Higgins (Barry), Rhea Goodwin (Derrick), Ryan Goodwin (Kelly), Kevin Meyer, Nathan Meyer (Christina), Nicholas Meyer, and Shawn Meyer (Alex); fourteen great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren; sister Vera Gilmour; brother-in-law Al Deinstadt. Mabel will also be missed by her best friend Mary Sali and friends at Cedarwood Manor. A Funeral Service will be held at Victoria Avenue Funeral Home, 2080 Victoria Avenue East in Regina, SK, on Friday, December 13, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society for breast cancer research, 1910 Mclntyre Street, Regina, SK, S4P 2R3
--The Leader-Post, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, December 11, 2019 Page C5 
  5 May 2025
Margaret Schneider
Margaret Schneider
Margaret Winnifred Schneider was born in Drake, SK on November 19, 1916. The family moved to St. Brieux where she had her schooling and most of her adult life was spent on a farm.
She married Emil Schneider on June 10, 1972 and had seven wonderful years before his passing on December 21, 1979. Peggy then moved to Wakaw for twenty years and then Melfort for sixteen years. When her health failed she was transferred to Arborfield and District Health Care Home until her passing on June 9, 2017 at the age of 100.
She leaves to mourn her step-children Darlene Duford, Carol Gzenda, Jane Ruep, Rodwen (Rose) Schneider, ten grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren, three sisters, Mabel Deinstadt of Regina, Ella Buckle of Maple Ridge, BC, and Vera Gilmour of the Arborfield Health Care Home.
Margaret was predeceased by her parents Charles and Mary McJuray, her husband Emil Schneider, siblings, Bessie (John) Gilmour, George (Sarah) McJuray, Kathleen (Swen) Petterson, Melvin Deinstadt, Ernie Buckle, Peter Gilmour, and sons –in-law Warren Duford, Arnold Gzenda and Larry Ruep. 
  4 May 2025
J. Glenn Cougill
J. Glenn Cougill
Amemorial service was held for J. Glenn Cougill, August 1st at Central Presbyterian Church. Glenn passed away July 25, 2007. A private burial service was held at Rest Haven Mausoleum with an Army Color Guard. Glenn was born September 21, 1918 in Conrad, Montana to James and Ida MacKenzie Cougill. The family moved to Eugene, OR when Glenn was 15 where he graduated from Eugene High School. He joined the Army in June 1941, after completing his junior year at the U of O, graduating in 1951 with a B.S. degree. He served in the Army from 1941 until January 1946, spending 15 months in the Aleutian Islands then at Fort Jackson, SC before embarking for Europe in 1944. He married Ellen McGee in Spokane, WA on July 3, 1944. He fought in the European Theater in France, Belgium, and Germany, ending at the border of Czechoslovakia on VE Day in 1945. During the Battle of the Bulge in Belgium, he was awarded the Silver Star and three Bronze Stars. He was cited for his military action in a book, "The Little Known Front," written by Eric Urbain of Bras, Belgium which covers 3 weeks of fierce fighting in Urbain's home area. Glenn often attributed his survival to things he learned as a Boy Scout and Scouting Leader. Glenn and Ellen visited the Urbains in 2000.
Upon returning to Eugene, he joined his father in the real estate business and worked as a realtor for 55 years. In 1958 he and Howard Hansen merged their offices and became Cougill and Hansen Realtors. Joe E. Lewis joined the firm as a full partner in 1975 after many years as a salesman. The firm is still in business under the umbrella of John L. Scott, Inc.
During his business career he was a member of the Eugene Realtor Association, serving as president and numerous other positions, including Director for the State. Glenn was instrumental in the formation of the Eugene Multiple Listing Association, serving as its president and a director for several years. He was awarded the prestigious Realtor of the Year designation. Continuing as a community leader Glenn served as Chair of the Room Tax Committee for the City of Eugene/Hult Center and for 25 years helped guide Cascade Manor into the fine institution it is today. He also belonged to Rotary, Eugene Country Club, Al Kader Shrine, Masonic Lodge, Oregon Community Foundation, Board of Directors of Home Federal Savings and Loan, Elks, and the Eugene Executives Association.
Various business projects included the development and ownership of Garden Valley Shopping Center in Roseburg for 25 years, Drive 'n Save Markets in Eugene, Roseburg and Cottage Grove and many housing developments in the Ferry Street Bridge area. After retiring from the office, he built Summerfield Estates, a 115-lot retirement home development.
He was an avid fisherman and hunter, enjoyed golf, cards, gardening and did extensive traveling with Ellen over the years.
Glenn belonged to the Central Presbyterian Church for 73 years, was a Deacon and served on various committees and projects. Besides his wife he is survived by a daughter, Laurie Weaver of Cottage Grove, a son, Paul and wife, Marla, of San Diego, five grandchildren: Alaina Bailey of Hillsboro, Jordan Bailey of Stayton, Jesse Weaver of Eugene and Sean and Katrina Weaver of Cottage Grove, and one great-granddaughter, Maya Bailey of Stayton.
Remembrances in his name may be made to Central Presbyterian Church Foundation, Volunteers in Medicine or any charity of your choice. 
  3 May 2025
Ellen Cougill
Ellen Cougill
Ellen A. Cougill 1922 - 2017
Ellen Adel Cougill passed away May 15, 2017. Her life touched so many, and she was deeply loved and will be greatly missed. A private burial service was held at Rest Haven Mausoleum (celebration of life memorial service date and time to be announced later). Ellen was born October 11, 1922 in Cranbrook, British Columbia to Robert and Adel Jantz McGee, being one of three siblings. The family moved to Spokane, WA, where she was raised and where Ella (aka Gee Gee) graduated with Honors at John R. Rogers High School in 1941. She married J. Glenn Cougill on July 3, 1944 and enjoyed 63 years with her lifetime love.
Upon moving to Eugene, OR, she worked alongside Glenn in his real estate business, Cougill and Hansen Realtors, other business projects and developments. Some of the many organizations and clubs she belonged to were the Junior League, Eugene Country Club, National Secretary Association; University of Oregon, Rotary and Oregon Community Foundations. She did extensive traveling with Glenn over the years, was an avid bridge player, enjoyed cards, racquet ball, gardening and was a devoted walker. Ellen had a passion for knowledge and was a lifelong learner, much of which was through the U of O.
Ellen belonged to the Central Presbyterian Church, and served on various committees and projects. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, two sisters: Frieda Hester and Ethel Palmer, and one granddaughter, Katrina Weaver. Ellen is survived by a daughter, Laurie Weaver, a son, Paul Cougill and wife, Marla, four grandchildren: Jordan Bailey and wife, Sarah, Alaina Bailey, Jesse Weaver, Sean Weaver, and three great-grandchildren: Maya, Sawyer and Lennen Bailey.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating remembrances in her name to Central Presbyterian Church Foundation, Volunteers in Medicine or any charity of your choice. 
  3 May 2025
Kenneth Hester
Kenneth Hester
HESTER SR, Kenneth Lee - Passed away June 20, 1989. Survived by his wife, Frieda M. Hester, at the home in Winthrop, WA; two sons, Ken Hester & Steve Hester in Spokane; a brother, Earl Hester, Burien, WA. He was born August 12. 1914 in Spokane. President of the Family Business of Northwest Seed & Pet Inc until his retirement in 1979. Member of the Men's Garden Club. Dahlia Society, Rose Society, and Eagles all in Spokane. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Wenatchee, WA 98801.
--The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Washington, June 25, 1989 Page 12 
  3 May 2025
Frieda Hester
Frieda Hester
HESTER, Frieda, L.
Passed away unexpectedly November 17, 2009. Frieda was born in Drake, Saskatchewan Canada August 8, 1916 to Robert and Adele McGee. The family moved to Spokane where Frieda was raised, graduating from Rogers High School in 1933. She moved to Seattle after graduation and it was here that she met and married Ken Hester. They moved to Spokane to raise their family and in 1954 they purchased Northwest Seed and Pet, running it together until retiring in 1979. Upon retiring, the couple moved to Winthrop, WA. She and Ken loved having the family come for visits, entertaining them with raft rides down the Chewach River in the summer and snowmobiling the wide open ranges in the winter. When her husband passed away in 1989, Frieda moved back to Spokane to be closer to family. At the time of her passing, Frieda was residing at Brighton Court Retirement Home. Always active, Frieda enjoyed gardening, card playing and dancing. Frieda along with her long time dance partner, "Doc" Detmer, could be seen around town two or three times a week at all the different dance events. Frieda is survived by her two sisters, Ethol Palmer, Salt Lake City, UT., Ellen Cougill, Eugene, OR., two sons, Ken (Deborah) and Steve Hester (Nancy), Grandchildren Jon Hester (Shannon) and Kirstin Peterson, great grandchildren Jory Zettle, Jack Peterson and Isabella Hester. At Frieda's request no memorial service will be held. please send any memorial contributions to one of her favorite organizations, the Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery.
--The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Washington, November 21, 2009 Page 29 
  3 May 2025

Individuals

 ID   Last Name, Given Name(s)   Born/Christened   Location   Last Modified 
I8502 
Baker, Douglas Albert 
b. 1923   5 May 2025
I8506 
Higgins, Debby 
   5 May 2025
I8505 
Higgins, Barb 
   5 May 2025
I8497 
Deinstadt, Evelyn May 
b. 29 Feb 1944  Estevan, Saskatchewan, Canada  5 May 2025
I8507 
Higgins, ? 
   5 May 2025
I8492 
Deinstadt, Melvin Burns 
b. 19 Nov 1911  Gunning Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada  5 May 2025
I8498 
Deinstadt, Donna 
b. 16 Feb 1951   5 May 2025
I8496 
LaTulippe, Elizabeth Mabel 
b. 1925  Nigadoo, New Brunswick, Canada  5 May 2025
I8491 
Schneider, Emil 
b. 1922  Wakaw, Saskatchewan, Canada  5 May 2025
I8486 
McJuray, Margaret Winnifred 
b. 19 Nov 1916  Drake, Saskatchewan, Canada  4 May 2025

Families
          
 ID   Father ID   Father's Name   Mother ID   Mother's Name   Married   Last Modified 
 F17780 
 I8507  ? Higgins  I8497  Evelyn May Deinstadt    5 May 2025
 F17779 
 I8502  Douglas Albert Baker  I8497  Evelyn May Deinstadt    5 May 2025
 F17774 
 I8492  Melvin Burns Deinstadt  I8487  Mabel Alma McJuray  16 Apr 1942  5 May 2025
 F17777 
 I8491  Emil Schneider  I8496  Elizabeth Mabel LaTulippe  3 Apr 1946  5 May 2025
 F17773 
 I8491  Emil Schneider  I8486  Margaret Winnifred McJuray  10 Jun 1972  4 May 2025
 F17776 
 I8495  Peter Thomas Gilmour  I8494  Vera May McJuray    4 May 2025
 F17766 
 I8466  Charles Stewart McJuray  I8460  Mary McGee    4 May 2025
 F17775 
 I8493  Sven Petterson  I8485  Mary Kathleen McJuray    4 May 2025
 F17772 
 I8484  George Henry McJuray  I8489  Sarah Gilmour    4 May 2025
 F7328 
 I8481  James Glenn Cougill  I8473  Ellen Adele McGee  3 Jul 1944  3 May 2025