Wanda Knutt; It is with great sorrow that the family of Wanda Knutt announce her passing on Monday, July 30, 2012 at the age of 88 years. Wanda was born June 23, 1924 in Poland. She immigrated to Canada with her family when she was three years old. Wanda was raised in Wapella, SK and married Gus Knutt on Dec. 21, 1941. They lived in Wapella until 1966 when they moved to Churchbridge, SK. Wanda was predeceased by her husband, Gus; parents, Adolf & Emilia Stefan; brothers, Henry and Ed Stefan; sisters, Freda Ikert and Martha Beutler. She is lovingly remembered by her children, Gail Thorne, Steve (Darlene) and Ken (Wilma); grandchildren, Lisa (Jason) Frederick, Kelly Penner, Kevin Desormeaux, Chastity (Shane) Plamondon, Kim Knutt, Sandi (Brian) Bender, Chad Knutt, Kyla (Mike) Meier and 11 great-grandchildren. Wanda is also survived by her five sisters, Mary Smith, Alma Leronowich, Stef Ferris, Edith Ruddock and Lillian Hintz. Wanda was a very loving and outgoing person, making many good friends and always helping others as well as being a volunteer in many community organizations. She spent many hours being a help to others less able to get out; buying groceries, bringing books to read and playing Scrabble. She was an accomplished quilter, having made hundreds of beautiful quilts that are still treasured by many people. When a stroke limited her capabilities, she still maintained her friendly nature and made new friends wherever she was. The family would like to thank the staff at Sherbrooke Community Centre and Tatagwa View for the excellent care given to Mom in her final years. Memorial service will be held at Concordia Lutheran Church in Churchbridge, SK on Saturday, August 25 at 2:00 pm. The Interment will follow in the Churchbridge Town Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Friends so wishing may forward their condolences to the family by visiting www.christiesfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Christie's Funeral Home & Crematorium, Yorkton, Saskatchewan
