Obituary of Esther Mary Teskey

Esther Mary (Nelson) Teskey 1932- 2013 Esther Mary Teskey was born on December 15th, 1932 to Mary & Albert Nelson in Beachy, SK. Shortly after she was born the family moved to the Ranger area. Esther met her husband Hank, while working for his mother. They fell in love and were married in 1950. Their first child, a daughter Dell was born in 1950, followed by Garth in 1953, Tommy in 1955 and Neil in 1958. Esther’s life was not always easy and she was forced to face more than her share of heartache. She lost her son Tommy in 1961 to a brain tumor and her grandson Barry in a farming accident. She helped Hank through multiple strokes before he died in 2003. Through all her life Esther was known for her lively, outgoing personality and how much she loved to visit with everyone. Esther loved to be outside and as long as her health permitted she has had the most beautiful lawn and garden around. When she wasn’t tending her garden she was with her animals, she loved her cows, sheep and chickens. Esther was known far and wide as the Bingo Lady, all the local bingo halls knew that they would not have a quiet night because she loved to yell “Bingo.” But as much as she enjoyed all those things what she cared most about was family. She was proud of all her kids and loved to brag about her grandchildren and was even more exited to share news about her great grandchildren. Esther leaves to cherish her memories: Her children: Dell (James) Booker, Leoville, SK and children, Garnett (Kari); Hal (Lisa); Janett (Jason) Franson; Ian (Reva); Garth Teskey (Brenda Clark), Leoville, SK and children, Riley; Steven (Amanda); Ryan; Robbie-Lynn (Shawn) Gratton and Neil (Bev) Teskey, Saskatoon, SK and children, Chris (Jolene); Bradley; Allora. 12 great grandchildren. Her sisters, Adell, Myrtel, Olive and Kathy. As well as numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. She is predeceased by: Her husband, Clarence ``Hank``; her parents, Albert and Mary Nelson; her brothers, Wellwood, Neil, John and Ray; her sisters, Tess and Grace; a son, Thomas and a grandson, Barry Booker The Funeral Service for Esther was held on Saturday, November 16th, 2013 from the Ranger Hall in Ranger, SK with Delores Beaulac officiating. Janett Franson and Robbie-Lynn Gratton gave the eulogy. Honorary Pallbearers were Murray Sims, Chris Storey, Norman Magnus, Calvin Taylor and Kevin Story. Pallbearers were her Grandsons: Steven Teskey, Ryan Teskey, Chris Teskey, Brad Teskey, Garnett Booker, Ian Booker and Hal Booker. Esther was laid to rest in the Ranger Cemetery. Memorial Donations can be made in Esther’s honor to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Family and friends wishing to send online condolences are welcome to visit www.beaulacfuneralhome.com. The family has entrusted arrangements to Lori Saam of Beau "Lac” Funeral Home Spiritwood, 306-883-3500.