Eric Haubold, 1922-2014. After 92 years of a life well lived, Mr. Eric Clemens Haubold passed away on the 22nd day of October 2014. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 66 years Louise (nee Colley) Haubold, his children: Sharon (Dave) Acker, Lynn (Allan) Kahl and Barry (Deenna) Haubold, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and a great great grandson. Eric was born in Rabbit Lake on April 24th, 1922 to Hedwid & Karl Haubold. He was the youngest of three children. He lived in the Glenbush district with his family and began his education at the Avery School. He finished his Grade 12 in the Artichoke school where he met his wife Louise. He went to Vancouver to work in a factory that made iron but after 3 months he was called home because his brother had passed away. Eric had a love for music, over the years he played the piano, violin, saxophone, clarinet, guitar and banjo. His artistic ability extended beyond music as he was a talented sketcher and painter. He also wrote poetry for some of his friends on special occasions. Carpentry and fancy woodworking was another achievement. Eric also enjoyed sports; in his younger years badminton, pool, curling, cribbage, board games and later 5 pin bowling. He enjoyed many of these sports with his wife Louise, especially golfing, where they met many cherished friends. He also was involved in the children’s activities over the years, driving them to 4H, curling, and ball. Eric especially shared his strength and stamina in the last few years. He endured and overcame some traumatic health experiences always keeping his wife and family in the for front. A celebration in honor of Eric's life was held on Saturday, October 25th, 2014 at 2:00 pm from the Community Hall in Medstead, SK, with Delores Beaulac as celebrant. Inspirational music selections were performed by Raven She Hollers and the hymns were led by Patty Heisler. Eric’s grandson Devon Haubold gave a touching eulogy and the Urn Bearer was Eric’s grandson Blake Lybeck. Memorial Donations in memory of Eric may be made to the Clubhouse Construction Fund of the Littleloon Golf Club. Those family and friends wishing to send condolences to the family may visit www.beaulacfuneralhome.com. The family have entrusted the funeral arrangements to Brenda Beaulac of Beau "Lac" Funeral Home Ltd., Spiritwood, SK 306-883-3500.
