TRUEMNER, Garnet Wallace: It is with great sadness that the family announce the passing of Garnet Wallace Truemner on October 19, 2012. Garnie, as we all called him, was born on February 12, 1918 in Eston, SK. He was the second child of John (known as Jack) & Diana Truemner. He had two brothers Cyril & Don and a sister Jean (Weseen). Garnie received his education at the Centerfield School in the Eston area. The family moved from the Eston area in the mid thirties and settled in the Midnight Lake district where they farmed. Garnie eventually came to live and continue farming with his brother Don & family until 1993 when they moved to North Battleford. Garnie was a very quiet, reserved person and never told stories about his youthful exploits. We do know that he was a good ball player and, like the rest of the family, played baseball around the area in his younger years. The follow-up was that he really did keep up with baseball on TV. Garnie was called to service in the Second World War and reported to the Canadian Army at Maple Creek on Feb. 5, 1943. He received the 39-45 Star, the Italy Star & France & German star for service in the UK, Central Europe & the Mediterranean. When he was discharged, he returned to the family farm in the Midnight Lake Area. Like all the others returning from the war, it was time to make a living and the sports were to become memories of younger days. Garnie was such a hard worker and was strong as an ox. He could bend & break tools that it seemed impossible for bare human hands to do, which left Don in total "amazement!?" at times. On the other side, he was very gentle. He could sew things if he had to; he was a good cook and could whip up a mean pancake. People had to be self sufficient in those days, but for a man to be just as proficient in the kitchen as in the field certainly was a rarity and we admired his diversity of talents. Garnie was the greatest uncle you could wish for. He never raised his voice to us, nor did he ever seem to mind us pestering him. We followed him around like puppies and he never gave any indication that we were annoying him. He had patience and tolerance beyond belief. It is hard to put into words how much respect we all had for him. Even in our childhood immaturity, we never ever wanted to do anything that would make him mad or hurt his feelings. Something about his quiet dignified manner made us intuitively treat him like he treated us. Hindsight being what it is, as we have grown up and moved away, we realize how much he contributed to our lives and the family dynamics. May he rest in peace knowing how much each of us loved him in our own quiet, unassuming way. A service celebrating Garnet's life was held on October 25, 2012 from "The Garden Chapel" ~ Battlefords Funeral Service with Rev. Frances Patterson officiating. Internment was in the North Battleford Cemetery. Garnie is survived by nephews Ken (Sharon)Truemner, Cliff Truemner, & Ron (Rita) Truemner who are Cryil's boys; Rod (Wendy) Weseen & Jack (Shelly) Weseen who are Jean's sons; nieces Barb Truemner & Phyllis (Roger) Dubielewicz who are Don's daughters. Garnie is also survived by several great nieces & nephews, plus great-great nieces & nephews. He is predeceased by his parents John (Jack) & Diana Truemner, brothers & sisters-in-law Cyril & Lorraine Truemner, Don & Lillian Truemner, sister & brother-in-law Jean (George) Weseen, niece Judy Snider (Weseen). Card of Thanks The family wishes to thank Dr. LaCock and the Palliative Care Staff at the Battlefords Union Hospital for their devoted care during his hospital stay; Rev. Frances Patterson for conducting the service; Joan Harrison - Organist; the UCW ladies and others that prepared and helped serving the lunch. To all the family & friends who phoned, sent flowers & cards, provided food etc. -- we thank you so much for your support during this difficult time. Many thanks to Bob MacKay and staff of Battlefords Funeral Service for taking special care of the family. ____________________________________________________
