WHARINGTON: Edward Harry Wharington was born Nov. 12, 1931 on his grandparent's farm near Theodore, SK. Growing up on the prairies wasn't easy, especially during the depression years. Dad completed his Grade 12 in Penzance and as a young man, followed in his father's footsteps finding work with the CPR. In 1953 while relieving another station agent in Hardisty, he met a beautiful young lady at the Del Restaurant. The young lady was Zona Parsons whom he fell in love with and married October 16, 1954. Soon, Ted and Zona had 3 beautiful children, Cathy, born 1955 in Hardisty, Gerry 1956 and Bev 1958 both born in Wilkie. In 1964 Ted left the railroad and began a new career with the Manufacturers Life Ins. Co. Ted earned his Chartered Life Underwriting designation receiving the Dunstall Medal for highest marks over 3 year curriculum. Ted's knowledge in the insurance field was unequalled. Dad was successful at and loved the work he did; amazingly he was still working for Manulife at the time of his passing. Dad was an excellent musician and would play his favourite instrument, the accordion, for hours. Many happy and wonderful memories resulted from get-togethers with Uncle Tony or just with Mom and the piano. Dad was also a very accomplished golfer. He had close to 50 tournament wins in North Central Sask through the late 1960'2, 1970's and 1980's. In 1987, Ted made the Sask. Senior Golf team and the following year, he was crowned Provincial Senior Men's Champion on his home course with his family watching him putt for the win on the 18th green. Ted was a proud member of the North Battleford Golf & Country Club since 1969 and served on the Board of Directors as well as Club Captain. Both mom and dad valued the friendships they made with everyone at their club. Many new friends were also made at the Indian Palms Golf & CC in Indio, CA where they travelled for 'winter gold' for many years. Both mom and dad continued their love of the game, over the past 6-7 years dad 'shot his age' many times - a great feat on its own any golfer would agree. Ted was elected to the Sask. Golf Assoc. Board of Directors in 1984 and served 16 years in that capacity. He served as President of the SGA (1990-1991), Vice President, Course Rating Chairman and Tournament Chairman and worked tirelessly at all his SGA appointments. He loved golf and golf in Saskatchewan was better for it. Dad's passion and love for the game of golf was very apparent, but his love for his family was far greater and even more evident. Dad cherished the love of his life, his soul mate and wife, Zona. Dad deeply loved his family ant took every opportunity to spend time with all, especially all the little ones that came along later. The love, happiness, and pride would shine from Dad as he spent time with his family watching them grow and having families of their own. He was so very proud of his 3 children, his 5 grandkids and his 4 great-granddaughters, which he took every opportunity to spoil. Dad's youthful spirit and gentle ways were infectious to all around him. Dad was a kind and generous man who was liked by every one he met and loved everyone that knew him. How could you not love someone that still watched "Bugs Bunny" and "Loonie Tunes". Ted will be dearly missed by his wife of 59 years, Zona, daughter Cathy Roberts (Kenton Dean), granddaughter, Dana Kormish (Neil) and great-granddaughters Livia, Ara and June; grandson Todd Roberts (Vanessa Polanik); son Gerry (Terri Gardiner), grandson Leane Burns (Krystal) and great-granddaughter Peyton; son Bev (Karen), grandson Michael and granddaughter Julie. In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family requests donations be made to Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation and /or The Heart and Stroke Foundation. Thank you for all the special stories and memories you've shared - for the cards, calls, food and flowers. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. (306) 446-4200 ____________________________________________________
