WILDEMAN: GEORGE CLARENCE ~ April 7, 1926 - June 10, 2012George was born April 7th, 1926 on the family farm northeast of Esk, Saskatchewan. He was the second oldest son of Robert and Olga (Braitenbach) Wildeman. With a few, brief exceptions, George spent his entire life in and around the Lanigan area. George married Pearl Wright on December 29th, 1948 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Shortly thereafter they moved to Lanigan, Saskatchewan and began farming. It was in Lanigan that they raised their four sons. After being a man out standing in his field for some thirty years, in 1978 Dad stepped back from farming. In semi-retirement, George took on a job with the Saskatchewan Housing Authority in Lanigan. He also spent several winters basking in the warmer climate of Arizona. In the late 1980's, Dad began a twenty plus years, part-time work relationship with Good Hall Memorials out of Wynyard. In August of 2010 Dad took up permanent residence in Humboldt. Other than farming, Dad enjoyed hunting and fishing in his spare time. From the time of his youth, and for as long as his fingers and hands would allow him, he loved to play his guitar and sing. He spent several years as a member of the Lanigan Lions Club and was always willing to lend a friend a helping hand. In his later years gardening became his passion. Dad seemed to have a green thumb when it came to his vegetable and flower gardens. Many friends and family were the beneficiaries of his bountiful harvests. George was predeceased by his parents Robert and Olga; and two sisters, Rose (in infancy) and Evelyn Wright. He is survived by: his four sons Ken (Pat), Alan (Debra), Larry (Karla), and Ray (Lori); two brothers Alfred (Ruth) and Dan (Marjorie); and three sisters Violet Fick, Lillian (Ken) Wachs, and Velma (Don) Elliott. George also leaves to mourn his passing six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and good friend Barb Reifferscheid and her very supportive family. George's family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks and sincere appreciation to the palliative care staff of the Humboldt District Hospital for the excellent care they provided Dad in his final couple months. A Memorial Celebration of Life took place in the Lanigan and District Heritage Station Centre, 75 Railway Ave., Lanigan, SK on Saturday, June 16th at 2:00 p.m. Friends and family gathered together for lunch and a time of fellowship afterward. A private family interment service took place in the Lanigan Lutheran Cemetery earlier in the day. For those so wishing, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Terry Fox Foundation would be appreciated. Fotheringham - McDougall Funeral Service of Watrous and Nokomis in care of arrangements.
