Phyllis Rosina Hall was born June 30, 1927 at Froude, to Richard and Rosina Jane (Alice) Fisher from Somerset, U.K. Mom enjoyed life on the farm, and especially enjoyed horseback riding with her colt, Babe. Mom attended Froude School from grades 1 to 12. The family eventually moved into Froude. Sadly, when mom was 12, her mom passed away from complications after surgery. This was a terrible shock and loss for Mom and she often talked about her mom, and strived to preserve her precious memories of her. Mom was now in charge of cooking and keeping house for her dad and brother. No small feat for a young girl, but Mom worked hard to perfect her cooking and baking skills. Throughout her life, family, friends and visitors would compliment Mom on her delicious meals, cakes, bread and pies – not to mention her delectable creampuffs. One evening, Mom attended a dance at Huntoon, SK where she met our father, Willie Hall. Mom would always blush and call Dad silly whenever he recounted to us how he thought she was the prettiest girl he’d ever seen. This was 1942, and Dad soon shipped off to war, and a budding romance developed through their war-time correspondence. Dad returned safely, and they eventually married on October 20, 1948 in Froude. Mom and Dad were able to take over the Hall family farm in 1955. They worked very hard, and made a life for themselves. There were crops to plant and harvest, hay bales to put up, cows to milk, pigs and chickens to feed, and Mom always planted a huge garden each spring, and its harvest meant plenty of canning and freezing. It seemed that Mom was always busy doing something. Her hands were rarely idle. Mom was blessed with five children: Garnet (1949), Judy (1953), Barb (1958), Janie (1961) and Connie (1963). Her children were her pride and joy, and her feelings showed through her care and attention of us. Mom enjoyed time with us, and was always so loving and tender. She warmed our feet when we finally came in the house after hours of playing in the snow. Mom tenderly took care of us when we were sick, and patiently listened to the recitation of a school report for the hundredth time. Mom always had time for us, and taught us to work hard, and take pride in our responsibilities on the farm. Mom entertained many visits from neighbours, friends, and relatives. Our door was always open, and Mom was quick to put on a pot of coffee, and prepare a small meal after an evening of visiting and playing cards with her guests. As a family, we enjoyed many evenings playing the card game, 99. Mom really enjoyed that and we would often play for hours through the laughter and teasing. The school years seemed to fly by, and Mom and Dad eventually became empty-nesters, and retired from farming in 1985. They moved to Stoughton and their house became the new place for family and holiday gatherings. Mom especially enjoyed working at various Farmer’s Markets, selling honey for our brother. Mom often talked about how fun that was. Mom enjoyed her time in Stoughton, and the highlight of her retirement was a much-anticipated trip to England in 1999 for a Fisher Family reunion. Mom loved the trip, and enjoyed meeting so many British relatives and visiting where her dad grew up. After Dad passed away in 2005, Mom stayed in Stoughton, and got around quite well, thanks in part to getting her driver’s license at the age of 72; a proud accomplishment! Mom eventually moved into Weyburn in 2014, still in good health. It was a big move for her, but she gradually settled in, and enjoyed condo life. After a year, Mom’s health began to decline, but she was able to enjoy her 88th birthday with her children, on the Â鶹ÊÓƵern Prairie Railway train tour from Ogema to Pangman. It was an old-fashioned train, similar to one Mom would have travelled in her youth. Mom really enjoyed the experience, and it created a treasured family memory for years to come. Family meant the world to Mom, and she enjoyed our accomplishments, and worried and agonized over our disappointments. She loved and cared for her family tremendously and was so proud of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mom enjoyed each visit and phone call. Mom was quiet, gentle, tender, and so loving, but she also loved to gently tease and joke around. Mom’s sweet smile, gentle nature, and teasing laugh will be greatly missed. We know Mom didn’t want to leave, but her poor health did not allow her to stay with us a little longer. Thankfully, all Mom’s children enjoyed a good visit with her a couple of days before she passed. We were also with her when Jesus took her home. For this, we are eternally grateful and blessed. Mom, we know you are at peace, and we feel blessed to have had the privilege of being your children. You loved us with all your heart and soul, and that’s all we could ask for. Your family loves and misses you beyond words. The family wishes to thank the Regina General Hospital ER staff, Dr. Rosseau and Nurse, Dani for their compassionate care of Mom, and also for their understanding and patience extended to Mom’s family. Phyllis is predeceased by her parents, Richard and Rosina Jane (Alice) Fisher; parents-in-law, William and Leola Hall; loving husband, Willie in 2005; brothers, Dick (Madeline) Fisher, Bus (Audrey) Fisher, Charlie (Millie) Fisher and Jack (Joyce) Fisher; sisters, Hilda, Emily and Agnes; sisters-in-law, Mary (Bill) Richter, Velma (Gordon) Tisdale and Nellie (Jim) O’Connor and several nieces and nephews. Phyllis will be lovingly remembered by her son, Garnet (Barb) Hall & their children, Cheryl Callaghan, Jody (Lisa), Teresa (Chris); daughter, Judy (Carter) Chafe, & their children, Jennifer, Nicole, Judy Winfield; daughter, Barb (Brent) Nuttall and daughter, Jessica; daughter, Janie (Jonathan) Martin & daughter, Allison; daughter, Connie (Tom) Fuzesy & their son, Nicholas; great grandchildren, Michael, Jamie, Cody, Samantha, T’Keyha, Owen, Ian, Austin, Lucas, Gabriel, Kalen, Zach and Natalie; nieces & nephews, Donald (Linda) O’Connor, Debbie (Jim) Mcready, Joyce Platt, Sonny (Carol) Richter, Dorothy (Doug) Heslop, Gail Richter, and Gerald (Connie) Fisher. The Funeral Service was held Monday, November 7, at 2:00 p.m. from Grace United Church, Weyburn, with Reverend M. Barnabas officiating. Interment followed at Green Acres Memorial Gardens, Weyburn. Pallbearers were Gerald Fisher, Jody Hall, Jennifer Chafe, Teresa Hall, Brian Graham and Bryce Graham. Donations in memory of Phyllis may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or Arthritis Society. Condolences may be left at: www.fletcherfuneralchapel.com. Arrangements entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Chapel, Weyburn, 306-842-5432.
