Calvin Thies passed away peacefully on June 28, 2016 at the age of 88 years at St. Paul's Lutheran Home in Melville, SK. He was predeceased by his wife, Charlotte and parents, Paul and Helen. Calvin leaves to mourn his passing, his son, Kevin Thies; his daughter, Kim (Grant) Maguire; his daughter, Karmen (Scott) Maslin; six grandchildren, Kaydin, Kelly, Kaleigh, Karter, Cael and Chase. Calvin was born in the Wroxton area of Saskatchewan on September 25, 1927 to Helen and Paul (nee Orth) Thies. Helen and Paul farmed on the Henry G. Thies homestead until 1944. They then moved to the Churchbridge district and continued to farm. In 1946 they moved to a farm in the Bredenbury area. Calvin spent his early years attending Two Creek School and then graduated Grade 12 from Churchbridge High School. Calvin attended the college of Vocational Agriculture at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon in 1946 and returned home to farm. While selling honey in Bredenbury, Calvin met Charlotte Bonnett and they were married in 1960. Calvin spent his career as a grain and cattle farmer, harvesting with his brother, Wilfred Thies each year. In early 2000, Calvin and Charlotte sold the farm and retired to Churchbridge. Charlotte passed away in 2004. Melville was Calvin's home for the past six years. Hunting, curling, camping and travel to places such as Alaska, Hawaii, Texas and Mexico were passions of his. Calvin was very involved with his family, often quitting seeding in June to watch a ball game. The Bredenbury Lions Club, the Trinity Lutheran Church and the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool were among his many community involvements. The family would like to sincerely thank the nurses and staff of St. Paul's Lutheran Home for the loving care and kindness provided. Funeral Services were held on Monday, July 4, 2016 from Trinity Lutheran Church in Churchbridge, SK with Reverend Jeff Dul officiating. The organist, Vallery Putland, led the congregation in the singing of the hymns, "The Old Rugged Cross", "I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry" and "How Great Thou Art". The obituary was read by Calvin's daughter, Kim Maguire. Members of the Bredenbury Lions Club formed an Honour Guard. Following a reception at in the Trinity Lutheran Church Parish Hall, the Cremation Committal took place in the Bredenbury Town Cemetery with Kevin Thies, Scott Maslin, Cael Maslin, Grant Maguire, Kelly Maguire and Karter Maguire serving as the casket bearers. Friends so wishing may make memorial donations to the Trinity Lutheran Church Building Fund or Bredenbury Lions Club. Friends so wishing may forward their condolences to the family by visiting www.christiesfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Christie's Funeral Home & Crematorium, Yorkton, SK.
