WHELER, ELLIOT CHARLES: Elliot Charles (Slim) Wheler, 1930 - 2014. Elliot was born in Weyburn, Saskatchewan and passed away peacefully at Battlefords Union Hospital on Monday, April 7, 2014. A memorial service was held at St Vital's Parish on Friday, April 11th. Elliot is survived by Fran his loving wife of 60 years, children Jim (Joanne), Sheri (Russell), Ken (Francesca), Don (Holly), Doug (Joanne), Greg, Mark (Barb), 17 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren, brother Gordon (Kay), sisters Audrey (Gordon) and Margaret. Slim worked as a mechanic at Boyd Brother's Garage in North Battleford and at the Department of Highways. He was very active with many organizations in the community. The Wheler family would like to thank all of the wonderful people of the Battlefords and beyond for their support, cards, phone calls, and unending supply of food gifts. Thank you to the staff in the ICU at Battlefords Union Hospital for their compassionate care; and to Bob and the caring people at Battlefords Funeral Service and a special thanks to Father Greg and the St. Vital Choir and Parish family. The show of support at the memorial service was very comforting and much appreciated. Thank you to the 26th Street friends for their ongoing support. Any donations in memory of Elliot can be made to the Saskatchewan Lung Association or a Charity of your choice ____________________________________________________
