Obituary of Kate Doris Young

Kate Doris Young passed away on January 14th, 2008 at the Big River Health Centre at the age of 68, after a courageous battle with cancer. Kate was born in Lake Four on November 21st, 1939. She was the sixth child of Severin & Karen Vaadeland. She attended school in Lake Four. She married Leonard Young in 1958 and they settled down to life on the farm in Ladder Valley. The early years consisted of lots of hard work and a few babies. Kate and Leonard had six children. Besides being a full-time mom, she was also Leonard's "right-hand man", milking cows, feeding chickens and pigs and driving tractor. Haying time was always hectic. The four oldest kids can remember spending time at the edge of the field while their parents where busy haying. Kate enjoyed time spent with family and friends. Throughout her life, Kate enjoyed baseball, curling, bowling, gardening - especially her flowers, playing guitar, and it was very seldom that she wasn't either singing or whistling as she went about her daily routine. The door was always open and the coffee was always on for anyone who popped in for a visit, and for those who opted to stay awhile. It must have been the good company and the delicious home cooking that kept them coming back. More recently, Kate enjoyed the many games of scrabble and card games and bus trips with friends. Kate was also a member of the Lakewood Lodge Auxiliary. Kate will be truly missed by all and we will treasure the memories that she left with us. Kate is lovingly remembered by: Her loving husband of 49 years, Leonard of Ladder Valley, SK. Her children: Wilfred (JoAnn) Young of Ladder Valley, SK, Karen (Wayne) Smith of Ladder Valley, SK, Rita (Gilles) Lepage of Debden, SK, Dulcie (Mike) Hoffarth of Regina, SK and Trent Young of Erinferry, SK. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren: Kystal Young and her daughter Brooke, Janine Young and Brendan Young, Tamara (Dean) Christiansen and their son Brayden, Shawn (fiance Victoria) Smith and his daughter Savannah, Michelle (Ted) Lamotte and their children Austin, Jasmine and Faith, Janelle Lepage, Lindsay Lepage and Tyson Lepage, Jordan Hoffarth and Mitchell Hoffarth and Chelsey Crashley. Her son in-law Ron (Amanda) Crashley and their children Dylan and Britney. Her brothers and sisters: Pete (Ann) Vaadeland of Prince Albert, SK, Ruben (Darlene) Vaadeland of Park Valley, SK, Freda (Joseph) Amundson of Birch Hills, SK, Clara (Eric) Olson of Saskatoon, SK. Her sister in-law Margaret Vaadeland of Fox Creek, AB. As well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and countless friends. She was predeceased by: Her parents Severin and Karen Vaadeland, her daughter Myrna Crashley in 1989 and a brother Arne Vaadeland. The funeral service for Kate was held on Saturday, January 19th, 2008 at 1 p.m. from the Big River High School Gym with Pastor Jake McCrea officiating. Janelle Lepage was the reader, Tamara Christiansen gave the eulogy. Special Music was sung by: Lindsay Lepage, Irvin Amundson, Gord and Sheila Vaadeland. Hymns were "Because He Lives" and "Just A Closer Walk With Thee". Honorary Pallbearers were "All relatives and friends who shared in Kate's life." Active Pallbearers were: Wilfred Young, Trent Young, Wayne Smith, Gilles Lepage, Mike Hoffarth and Ron Crashley. Kate was laid to rest in the Big River Cemetery. Memorial Donations may be made to the Lakewood Lodge Auxiliary or Donor's Choice