WHITEHEAD: John W.
1919 - 2017
John Whitehead, beloved husband of the late Gladys Whitehead, passed away at Stonebridge Crossing Retirement Community on March 14, 2017 at the age of 97 years. He was the loving father of Larry (Sharon) Whitehead of Calgary, AB, Sylvia (Scott) Dunbar of Virden, MB, and David (Maxine) Whitehead of Osoyoos, BC, and will also be missed by his six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren as well as many extended family and friends. John was born and raised in the Lucasville District, later moved to Viscount with his parents, and continued farming with his dad. He met the love of his life, Gladys Moen, during threshing time at the Broten Farm. They were married in 1946 and made their home at the Whitehead Farm. They raised three loving children – Larry, Sylvia, and David. John was a hardworking and dedicated farmer, but on the weekends his joy was to dance. John sat on the Viscount School Board and the SWP Committee for a number of years. In later years, many trips and happy times were enjoyed in their motorhome. John and Gladys retired to Saskatoon and after several years in their own home, they moved into Stonebridge Retirement Community in 2013. John was predeceased by his wife Gladys, parents John and Elsie Whitehead, siblings Evelyn, Mabel and Harold, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, and many cousins. A Celebration of John’s Life was held on March 18, 2017 at Hillcrest Funeral Home. If desired, memorial donations in John's name may be made to The Lung Association.
