Warren Guenther was born May 8, 1952 at the Yorkton Hospital and was a healthy child for about six months and then became sick with a high fever which caused him to be mentally challenged. Warren was baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church in Stornoway and enjoyed the family farm until 1972 when he moved to Yorkton with his parents. When he was eight he began attending the Lions School in Yorkton on Independent Street. When he turned 18 he was transferred to the workshop on Argyle Street before he started working at the Parkland Ability Centre (now known as Sask Abilities Council). He enjoyed going to work, since he did not like to miss any days and received his 45 year appreciation certificate on December 11, 2015. He remained at the Ability Centre till December 2016 when ill health prevented Warren from going anymore. Warren enjoyed bowling and won several trophies. Over the years Warren also enjoyed visiting relatives, attending church, walking and going shopping. While at work and at home he was very neat, organized and always ready to help. Warren enjoyed his visits to the farm where he spent his earlier years riding his bike. Warren lived at home with family until 2000 at which time he went to live in a group home. In 2004 he moved to a second group home and his caregiver was Jocelyn MacDonald. He remained in Jocelyn's care until February 1, 2017. As Warren's struggle with cancer advanced a decision to move him to Melody Manor Â鶹ÊÓƵ became necessary. Warren was predeceased by his father, Fred in 2005; mother, Alvina in 2014; infant brother, Harvey in 1951. Warren leaves to mourn his passing and cherish his memory: his brothers, Ron (Annette) and Bernard (Jeanette); nephews, Kirk (Lesley and their children, Corbin and Conner), Jason (Kathleen and their children, Rochelle and Kaelan), Frank (Christina and their children, Abbygael, Thaxter and Nora), Harvey and Anthony; Uncles, Aunts, numerous cousins, Jocelyn MacDonald and all from the Yorkton Abilities Council. A Prayer Service was held on Friday, March 3, 2017 from the Chapel of Christie's Funeral Home in Yorkton, SK officiated by Pastor Heike Toeller. The Funeral Service was held on Saturday, March 4, 2017 from St. Paul Lutheran Church in Yorkton, SK officiated by Pastor Heike Toeller, assisted by Ray Yost. The organist, Carla Laycock, led the congregation in the singing of the hymns, "This is My Father's World", "What a Friend We Have in Jesus", "Softly and Tenderly, Jesus is Calling" and "Lord, Take My Hand and Lead Me". Soloist, Kathleen Guenther sang, "How Great Thou Art". Warren's brother, Ron Guenther shared words of tribute and eulogy. The Interment Service followed in the Yorkton Memorial Gardens, Garden of St. Matthew with Anthony Guenther, Frank Guenther, Harvey Guenther, Jason Guenther, Trent Guenther and Reg Mehling serving as the casket bearers. Friends so wishing may forward their condolences to the family by visiting . Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Christie's Funeral Home & Crematorium, Yorkton, SK.
