SOMERS: We are sad to announce the sudden passing of Ed Somers who passed away January 21, 2014 peacefully at his home in North Battleford. Left to cherish Ed's memory is his loving wife Carol of 50 years; son Alan (Theresa) and their children: Keeley-Shae, Cody and Cassidy and son Jay of the Battlefords. His Sister Lenore Rush of Kelowna B.C. Sister-in-law Betty Grill of Battleford and Brother-in-law Howard Clarke of Orleans Ontario and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Ada Somers, mother-in-law Nita Grill, Brother-in-laws: Robbie Grill and Rayme Corpe, Sister-in-laws: Rae Corpe and Judy Clarke. Ed was born Nov. 24, 1941 at Turtleford hospital, son of Ada and Frank Somers of Livelong. At the age of 3 Ed along with his sister Lenore and parents moved to North Battleford. He attended Connaught school and also NBCI. Ed started driving a mail truck for his father for several years during this time he married Carol Grill January 11, 1964. They had two sons Alan and Jay. Ed later obtained his own City and Rural mail delivery contracts and started Ed's Septic Service around the same time. For several years he drove for different anhydrous ammonia companies in the spring and fall until his retirement. Ed loved being outdoors. He had a great passion for hunting and fishing, with his family and friends. He also enjoyed going with Jay picking up vehicles for Jays car lot. Ed belonged to the Wildlife Federation, Gun Club and was also a member of the local Kinsmen Club. He won several awards for National target shooting competitions in Quebec City. Funeral Service was held at 2 o'clock on January 27th at the Chapel Gallery in North Battleford with Joyce Salie officiating, Urn Bearers were his 3 grandchildren, Keeley-Shae, Cody and Cassidy, Honourary pallbearers are all those who shared in Ed's life, Eulogy was given by Barb MacNaughton, Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Eternal Memories Funeral Service. Memorials made be made to the Kidney Foundation 1-2217HANSELMAN Saskatoon, S7L 6A8.Internment to follow at a later date. Card of Thanks The Somers family wish to thank friends and family for their generous gifts of food, flowers, cards, donations and visits. Also thanks to Joyce Salie for officiating at the memorial Service and the ladies who provided the lunch. Special thanks to Barb MacNaughton for doing such a wonderful job of the Eulogy. Thanks to Trevor Watts and his staff at Eternal Memories Funeral Service. Sincerely Carol, Jay, Alan, Theresa, Keeley-Shae, Cody and Cassidy Somers
