Obituary of Theodore "Ted" Heisler

Heisler, Theodore “Ted” Frank Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Uncle and Brother With deep sorrow we announce the passing of “Ted” on March 30th, 2013. Ted was the third of eleven children, born in Revenue SK, on May 16, 1919. Ted spent most of his years growing up by Mildred, SK. Spending four years in the army, talking often of building the barrocks, playing cards and seeing the country. In 1950 Ted married Anne Halverson. Ted always loved farming and now had the perfect partner by his side. He started out with Linus and Beryl Wingerter, a little land and half a cow. In later years they bought Ted’s parents place, where they stayed and raised their little family. Ted spent many long days milking cows, and working in the fields. Ted hired local kids to help pick stones and was well known for being very fussy. We all knew not to get caught stepping a small stone into the soft soil. Ted loved to build things. Retiring in 1980 gave him the opportunity. He built his house and garage in town where he and Anne spent many hours building bird houses, wishing wells, etc., many of these you can see around the country side. Ted and Anne did everything together and continued to do so. Ted; well known for building something so sturdy that it was impossible to take apart, for singing in the early morning in the shop while he worked on a project and also known for not keeping his fingers away from his saws. Ted and Anne loved to play cards & loved fishing. Retirement was good to Ted. In October of 2013, Ted went to the Nursing Home in Spiritwood until he passed away. Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013 from the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Spiritwood, Saskatchewan. Following the service, as per Ted’s wishes he was laid to rest in the Mildred Cemetery beside his son, and had his grandchildren as pallbearers. Ted will always be remembered, and remain in our hearts forever. Left forever cherishing his love are his beloved wife of 63 years, Anne, his children: Betty Ann Mykietiak (Don Anderson), Debbie (Keith) Torgerson, his grandchildren: Stacey Ann (Leon) Waterhouse and children, Amanda, Tommy and Sonny; Clinton (Lynette) Freisen and children, Decorra, Samuel, Stephen, Terrance and Abreena; Grant (Rachel) Freisen and children, Chloe, Kralyn and McKenna; Rodney (Jeanna) Mykietiak and children, Benjamine and Joshua; Jennifer (Scott) Buchan and children, Mackenzie and Blaire; Tania (Bradley) McDonald and daughter, Ada; Tyler (Becky) Gravelle and children, Dyllan and Nixon; Tamina Gravelle (Kent) and her daughter, Layla; Cole Cote, Kyle and Oren Torgerson His siblings: Alphonse (Jean) Heisler, Wilfred (Annette) Heisler, Sr. Juliana Heisler, his siblings-in-law, Tony Brossart and Eva Heisler along with numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Ted is predeceased by: his parents, John and Julia Heisler, his son, Edward and daughter, Eileen Friesen, his great granddaughter, Cassie Waterhouse, his siblings, Emil (Colleen), Hilda Brossart, Ambrose (Corrine), Edmund (Irene), Genevieve (Bob) Primrose, Irene (Jesse) Holtorf and Harold. Donations in memory may be made to Idylwild Lodge Auxiliary. Email condolences will be forwarded to the family. Ed Beaulac entrusted with arrangements. Sending a special thanks to Gale Peters, the staff at Spiritwood Health Complex, Beau “Lac” Funeral Home, Ladies who served lunch, Father Dong, and all our family and friends for the cards, food, hugs and caring words. Sincerely, The Family