Obituary of Elzear Primeau

Elzear Primeau

December 7, 1928 - October 31, 2021

Elzear was born December 7, 1928, in the D’Amour District, SK and passed away October 31, 2021, in Spiritwood, SK at the age of 92 years.

Elzear is lovingly remembered by: his loving wife: Eileen Primeau of Spiritwood, SK, his children: Ron (Sharon) Primeau of Spiritwood, SK, Eric (Tammy) Primeau of Spiritwood, SK, Ethel (Mel) Nelson of Teulon, MB, Jeanette Primeau (Trevor) of Shell Lake, SK, Dale Wasden (Brenda) of Spiritwood, SK, his son-in-law: Angus George, 22 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, his brother:       Albert (Naomi) Primeau of Speers, SK, also numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He is predeceased by: his daughter: Dorothy George, his parents: Fred and Marguerite Primeau, his brothers: Johnny, Wilfred, Alfred, Alcide, Rene, Leon, his sisters: Rose Alma, Leona, Irene and Helen.

Elzear Primeau, a man of many talents wasn’t one to bring attention to himself. He rather liked to remain in the background.  He was a man with a grade 3 education because when young, had to quit school to help out at home. He was from a large family. Elzear was a kind and generous soul. He was quiet spoken. Elzear would help his neighbors whenever needed.  He was a man with a vision. If he could visualize it, he could build it. He made a bale hauler, press drill, which he made from the rear end of an old truck. He manufactured a steel press which is still in operation today. He was also a wood worker, having made a few spinning wheels, large and small. He also made a wood splitter out of an old baler. Elzear with his talents, actually would recycle many things and reinvent them into something new. This man loved music. He played the fiddle and other instruments, but the fiddle was his specialty. When Elzear played the Orange Blossom Special, people would stop dancing and listen as he made that fiddle sing. They’d holler for encore, and he would play it again. Elzear loved his family very much. His grandchildren were special to him. The twins would sit on the arms of his big chair and watch TV with him. Memories they will cherish forever. Elzear loved to visit with friends. He enjoyed fishing trips with Ed Watier. He’d have a bit of a rest and go back out fishing. He said those were the best times. Elzear didn’t smoke or drink, although having to move cows, caused him to swear once in a while. Elzear was a kind, gentle and humble soul which will be missed by his family and friends. May he rest in peace.

A graveside service was held on Friday, November 5, 2021, at 2:00pm, Shell Lake Cemetery, Shell Lake, SK with Delores Beaulac officiating.

Elzear’s final resting place is in the Shell Lake Cemetery.

Donations in Elzear’s memory may be directed to the Idylwild Lodge, Spiritwood, SK.

Family and friends wishing to send online condolences are welcome to visit www.beaulacfuneralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Beau “Lac” Funeral Home & Crematorium, R. Mark Muir, Funeral Director, Spiritwood, SK, 306-883-3500.