Andrew "Andy" Goeres, late of Weyburn, passed away Thursday, October 18, 2012 at the age of 90 years. Andy was born in Herbert, Saskatchewan on February 11, 1922 and grew up on the family farm during the dirty thirties. In 1942 he enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force and in 1947 Andy was the first graduate of the Bachelor of Education Program from the University of Saskatchewan. He began his career as the principal of the school in Hodgeville. It was here in Hodgeville that Andy met Isabel Poh and they were married on August 16, 1951 at Swift Current. From 1949 to 1950 Andy was the principal in Gainsborough, and then moved to Carnduff. In 1958 he was appointed the Superintendent of Schools for the Wood River School Division in Lafleche. Andy and his family moved to Weyburn in 1967. He was appointed Director of Education for both the Weyburn Central School Division #73 and the Weyburn Separate School Division retiring from these positions in 1988. In his free time Andy enjoyed playing bridge with friends, golfing, hiking in Arizona, walking, coffee row and gardening. He was also very active in his community and was a life member of the Royal Canadian Legion, was a member of Weyburn Rotary Club, Wheatland Seniors Centre and The Knights of Columbus. It was with great enthusiasm that he celebrated his 90th birthday this past February. Andy was predeceased by his parents, Michael and Marie Goeres; wife, Isabel; and brothers and sisters, Bertha, Rose, Albert, Joseph, Susanna, Josephine and Michael at infancy. He will be lovingly remembered by his sons: Michael (Ursula) of Winnipeg, MB and children, Erin, Patrick and Caitlin; Robert (Judy) of Regina, and children, Brent and Ian and Murray (Beth) of Weyburn, and children, Megan and Ryan; sister, Sylvia (Leo) Fournier of Gatineau, QC; sisters-in-law, Donna (Paul) Ewanciw, Mary Senft and Rose Poh as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Prayers were said Friday, October 26, at 7:00 p.m. from St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church, Weyburn, and a Funeral Mass was celebrated October 27, at 11:00 a.m. from St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church, with Fr. Gerry Bauche officiating. Pallbearers were Ryan Goeres, Ian Goeres, Brent Goeres, Patrick Goeres, Caitlin Goeres and Brian Campeau. Many thanks to Nola Moore for all the comfort and care afforded Andy. The family extends a special "thank you" to unit 5E at the Regina General Hospital for their kind efforts and support during his time of need. Donations in memory of Andy may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion, Weyburn Branch or to the Chronic Kidney Disease Program, Kidney Health Centre, 235 Albert St. N., Regina, SK S4R 3C5. Condolences may be left at: www.fletcherfuneralchapel.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Chapel, Weyburn, (306) 842-5432
