With much sadness we announce the passing of Mae Wallin, peacefully on December 2, 2014 at Tatagwa View, age 92. Visitation was held Sunday, December 7 at RD Family Funeral Chapel, Weyburn. Funeral services were held at the Yellow Grass United-Lutheran Church on Monday December 8, with Rev. Molly Kitchen officiating. Pallbearers were Kim Wallin, Greg Wallin, Corey Wallin, Kelly Wallin, Bradley Wallin and Tanner Wallin. Honorary Pallbearers were Deborah Becker, Sherry Wallin and Ciara Wallin.聽 Mae was laid to rest beside her loving husband Orville at the Yellow Grass Cemetery. Mae was predeceased by her parents: Hjalmar and Valborg Carlson; her husband, Orville, son Larry; granddaughter Denise: two brothers Clarence and Clifford; two sisters Grace and Gladys. Mae is survived by her three sons: Dale (Marlene) Wallin, Randy (Louise) Wallin, Kevin (Joedy) Wallin; nine grandchildren: Deborah (Kevin) Becker, Kim (Jennifer) Wallin, Gregory (Joyce) Wallin; Corey Wallin (Tamlyn), Sherry Wallin, Kelly (Amanda) Wallin, Bradley Wallin (Melanie), Tanner Wallin, Ciara Wallin; eleven great grandchildren: Shelby and Tristin Becker, Matthew, Joshua and Zachary Wallin, Dillon, Jayde and Hailey Wallin, Kaitlyn, Addyson and Braxton Wallin as well as numerous brothers and sister-in-law, nieces and nephews. Mae was born October 7, 1922 in Radville. Mae took her public and highschool at Mayville School being very active in sports, dancing, drama, art and poetry. On October 1, 1941 Mae married Orville Wallin and they bought a farm 6 陆 miles from Radville. They resided on the farm enjoying many happy memories while raising Larry, Dale and Randy. In 1952 they moved to Brooking, where they enjoyed a busy happy life. Mae was active in the community belonging to the Abbott Homemakers, teaching Sunday School, and working at the Brooking store.聽 Mae also wrote the Brooking news for the Radville paper. In 1954 Mae, Orville and family moved to Corinne where Orville bought grain for the Sask Wheat Pool. Mae again was active in the community belonging to the Homemakers club, busy with the three boys and herself playing softball. Winters in 1954 and 1955 were bad Mae recalls. Mae and Orville welcomed many stranded people to stay overnight because of the tough winter. In 1956 the family moved to Yellow Grass where Orville again bought grain at the Sask Wheat Pool. Mae belonged to the ladies church group, as well as curling and helping with her son鈥檚 ball teams.聽 In February 1959, a fourth son Kevin was born making the family complete. In 1973 Mae and Orville bought the Yellow Grass Hotel, which they owned until 1977. Hard work and determination made for a very successful business in which Mae took great pride being a big part of. Orville and Mae retired in Yellow Grass in 1977, purchased a new home and planned their retirement activities. After Orville passed away in 1980 Mae continued to live in Yellow Grass until 2010 when she moved to Eden Homes in Weyburn and then Tatagwa View. Mae enjoyed her family, spending many evenings visiting and playing cards. She also enjoyed following her grandchildren in their many sporting activities like baseball, softball and curling. Mae would spend hours watching curling and keeping score of the games. Mae also enjoyed crafts making many items, which would be given as special presents for birthdays to her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Puzzle books were another favorite pass time of Mae. She also loved shuffleboard and excelled at the sport winning the gold medal at the Wheatland Souris Winter games in 1994. Mae鈥檚 home and family were her greatest joy. At Christmas time her home in Yellow Grass drew visitors to view how nicely decorated and lit up her yard would be. In the summer she took great pride in her yard with trees and flowers, spending hours tending to their care. Mae overcame many hardships in her 92 years and was the last remaining member of the Carlson family. Mae had heartbreaking times losing her oldest son Larry to a car accident at a young age, her loving husband Orville in 1980 and her granddaughter Denise at a young age. A few weeks prior to her passing Mae said she was ready to 鈥淕o Home鈥� and reunite with her loved ones. Rest in Peace Mae. For those so wishing donations in memory of Mae may be made to the Yellow Grass United-Lutheran Church. Arrangements were entrusted to RD Family Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, Weyburn (306-848-0333 ~ 1-888-848-0333). Expressions of sympathy to the family may be sent to our website at www.rdfamilymemorialchapel.com 鈥淥ur family serving your family鈥�
