Dorothy Elizabeth Ward (nee Paxman) born July 27, 1934 passed away at Weyburn on the 7th day of September, 2013 at the age of 79 years. Dorothy was predeceased by her parents, Benjamin and Allegra Paxman; her son-in-law, Wayne Krushlucki; sister, Ruth McKague and a brother in infancy. Dorothy was born south of Maxim on the family farm and spent her younger years helping her father with farm work. She drove tractors, helped with the gardening and cared for the livestock. She attended elementary school at Little Butte and Big Timber and eventually graduated from high school at Tribune. One of her favourite pass times in her youth was to listen to hockey games on the radio. On June 25, 1955 Dorothy married Gordon Ward in the United Church at Tribune. They lived in the Weyburn Trailer Court for a short time and in 1960 moved to the farm at Colgate, SW 28-5-15 W2. Dorothy enjoyed a variety of careers, working at Saskatchewan Hospital and the Bank of Commerce in Weyburn. Later Dorothy and Gordon farmed together in the Colgate area and she drove tractors, baled, worked with the cattle and raised turkeys. Later she graded eggs for her sister, Ruth McKague, at Tribune. Dorothy enjoyed sewing and needlework in her spare time. She loved music and reading and watching any league play football was another favourite pass time. Above all her interest in anything to do with agriculture was a great passion. Dorothy will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 58 years, Gordon Ward of Weyburn; daughter Janice Krushlucki of Regina, and her son, Mike (Vanessa) Krushlucki and great granddaughter, Madison; sons, Arthur Ward of Saskatoon, and Brad Ward of Sherwood Park, AB; sister, Joyce Gale of Saskatoon, as well as many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. A Memorial Service was held on Wednesday, September 11 at 2:00 PM from Grace United Church, Weyburn with Reverend M. Barnabas officiating. Interment to take place at a later date. Donations in memory of Dorothy may be made to the Weyburn & District Hospital Foundation at Box 1416 Weyburn, SK S4H 3J9. Condolences may be left at: www.fletcherfuneralchapel.com. Arrangements entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Chapels, Weyburn, 306-842-5432.
