Palmer Borger Solie, late of Weyburn, passed away May 2, 2016, at the age of 89 years.聽 Palmer was predeceased his parents: Olaf and Agnes (nee: Brothen) Solie; in-laws: Martin and Kate (nee: Brilz) Fuhro; brother Marvin Solie; sister Lilah Daae, brothers and sisters-in-law: Joe Dusevic, Otto Stojke, Elmer (Veronica) Fuhro, Ricky Fuhro, Margaret Fuhro; great nephew David Solie. Palmer is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Eileen (nee: Fuhro) Solie, Weyburn; brother Vernon (Sharon) Solie, Beaubier; sisters: Evelyn Dusevic, Golden, BC, Violet Stojke, Airdire, AB, Verna (Raymond) Daae, Weyburn, sisters-in-law: Lois Solie, Regina, Loretta Fuhro, Radville; brothers-in-law: Lawrence Daae, Calgary, AB, Edward Fuhro, Winnipeg, MB; as well as many nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Palmer Borger Solie was born on November 5, 1926 to Olaf and Agnes (Brothen) Solie at the home of his Grandpa and Grandma Brothen鈥檚 farm at Lake Alma. Palmer started school at Sandoff in 1932. He then attended Tree Lake School. Palmer could only speak Norwegian when he started school. Palmer, along with his siblings, was very involved in the farm, encountering many hardships during those difficult years, but always willing to help in all chores at the farm. Palmer worked at various jobs besides farming, which included hauling gravel with wagons and horses which was loaded by hand and shovel. Palmer also worked at the salt mine at Gladmar, on road construction at various places, Dairy Producers plant and Silverwood Dairy in Regina. In later years he had pride and joy serving with his backhoe business within the community. On November 22, 1949, Palmer married Eileen Fuhro. They lived at several places in the Lake Alma area until they moved to Weyburn 1997. Although times were not always good for them they remained true to their wedding vows. Eileen鈥檚 love for Palmer was shown in all the care she has given him over the years and especially the last few years when she faithfully cared for him. Palmer was quick to express his appreciation for her faithfulness to him. Palmer was a good mechanic and always willing to help whoever needed help and not expecting anything in return. He loved to wheel and deal on vehicles. Palmer was Mayor of Lake Alma for 12 years and was on call day and night. Doing jobs that he was not required to do but out of the goodness of his heart was always there to help. Although Palmer and Eileen had no children of their own they took pleasure in playing with their nieces and nephews, as well as other children. Palmer loved children and enjoyed teasing them to which they responded happily. In later years one of Palmers favorite past times was watching TV programs, such as curling, Saturday night polka dancing and most of all Tribal Trails. Palmer will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. A Private Family Graveside Service was held on Friday, May 6, from Saron Cemetery, Lake Alma, with Reverend Martin Olson officiating. Blessed be his memory. Eileen and the Solie family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at the Regina General Hospital and Weyburn Hospital for all the care given to Palmer Solie during his stay. Thanks to all for the phone calls, cards, food, and prayers expressing their sympathy.聽 Thanks to Pastor Martin Olson for officiating the graveside service and to all who attended or had a part in it. Thanks to the RD Funeral Home for providing your services. Special thanks to Patricia and Jeff for the support and care given to Palmer in the several years and during these last difficult days. For family and friends so wishing, donations in memory of Palmer may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 917A Albert Street, Regina, SK, S4R 2P6 or The Canadian Cancer Society, 1910 McIntyre Street, Regina, SK, S4P 2R3. 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�
