Lynn Karst, late of Estevan, passed away accidentally on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at the age of 85 years. Lynn’s memory will be forever cherished by his wife Lois Karst; son Dale (Karen) Karst; daughter Karen (Doug) Percival; grandchildren, Celestine (Corey) VanEnglen, Cole (Nicki) Karst (and their daughter Hadley) and Jenny Wiggett; siblings, Joyce Yelich, Albert (Adella) Karst and Elaine (Ron) Mann and their families, as well as numerous friends. A Funeral Service was held on Saturday, December 6 at 2:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Estevan, with Rev. Brenna Nickel officiating. Interment will follow at the Estevan City Cemetery. Those so wishing may make donations to a charity of choice in Lynn’s memory. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan. The family of Lynn Karst would like to thank the RCMP, Estevan City Police, St. Joseph’s Hospital Emergency staff and Victim Services following Lynn’s accident. The support and condolences offered by many friends and family during this time have been greatly appreciated. Many flower arrangements, food baskets and baking were received and were also appreciated. Monetary donations have been forwarded to the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation. We would also like to thank Senchuk Ford for their generosity. Thank you as well to Reverend Brenna Nickel from St. Paul’s United Church; Trinity Lutheran Church for the offering the use of their facility and the ladies of St. Giles Anglican Church for providing the luncheon following the funeral. Thank you to Hall Funeral Services for the funeral arrangements and guidance. Thank you to Ray Frehlick for speaking at the funeral and relating some of Lynn’s oilfield history. His words confirm what we all know to be true — Lynn was a one of a kind guy.
