NASH: Sophia Emma Nash was born at home near Turtle Lake, SK on November 29, 1920 to her parents George and Mary Davidson, a sister for her three older brothers, Buster Brooks, Archie and Arthur Davidson. In the fall of 1927 the family moved to Rabbit Lake, SK; she started school there at the age of 7. A year later her mother passed away three weeks after her sister Betty was born. Her father wasn't able to look after the children so they were sent to live with their uncles. Mom was sent to live with her Uncle Ed Cheyne and his new bride, in the Fairholme area. She stayed with them till she was finished her Grade 8. During that time there were 7 children born to Ed and Freida that Mom helped to look after. They were her little bothers and sisters and she their big sister, they called her "Sissy". At 17 years old she went out working as a maid for people in the area, later she found work in Edam, and then in the Minnehaha district where she met Ernest Nash. They were married October 31, 1942. They took over the farm from his parents, starting out using horses to work the land. Milking cows, raising pigs and chickens as well as growing a large garden was their source of income. They raised a family of 8 children: Doreen Jack, Connie, Pat, Ted, Don, Marlene and Jim. Mom and Dad loved dancing and attending the whist card games and Christmas concerts at Minnehaha School. Mom was active with the Minnehaha Ladies Club as was as the Minnehaha Quilting Club. Later after moving to Edam, she was active with the United Church Women. Dad's health was failing so they retired from the farm in September of 1978. Dad passed away six weeks later. Mom took to travelling which took her to many parts of the world, Scotland, England, Australia, New Zealand, Figi, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Alaska, all of Canada and many States. Her family was very dear to her heart, from her first born to her 5th generation grandson. She was present at all graduations, baptisms, as well as many sports events and any academic achievements. In June of 2006 she moved to the Valley View Towers 1 in North Battleford, there she enjoyed many more new friends along with playing cards, bingo and shuffleboard. Emma is survived by: Doreen (Nat) Sawchyn, Daughter-in-law, Darlene Nash, Connie (Harris) Allin, Pat (Drayson) Jones, Ted (Donna) Nash, Don (Pam) Nash, Marlene Morin and Jim (Sandy) Nash; 26 Grandchildren; 32 Great-Grandchildren and 1 Great-Great-Grandson. Emma was predeceased by her parents, George and Mary Davidson, her three brothers, Buster, Archie and Arthur and 1 sister Betty; her husband Ernest on 1978, her son Jack in 1999, Grandson, Michael Jones in 1971, Great-Grandson, Dominic Nash in 2007 and son-in-law, Clarence Morin in 2006. She lived life to the fullest and left many memories. We love you and will cherish the many memories ~ Emma, Sissy, Mom, Grandma and Nana. The Funeral Service was held Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011 at Edam Community Centre, Edam, SK with Canon Donald Skinner and Rev. Kun Kim officiating. The Reading was shared by Vera Huppertz and Eulogists were Aubrey Sawchyn and Wes Nash. Gifts of Music shared by Organist, Noreen Williamson and Soloist, Robert MacKay, "Amazing Grace". The Honourary Pallbearers were "All Those Who Shared Emma's Life" and Pallbearers were Brian Sawchyn, Ryan Nash, Calvin Allin, Curtis Nash, Danny Nash, Terry Morin, Glen Jones and Jason Nash. Memorials are requested to Heart and Stroke Foundation and The Kidney Foundation. Interment took place at Edam Municipal Cemetery, Edam, SK. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. (446-4200) CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank each and every one for the many phone calls, the words of comfort, the visits, the food, flowers, the meals for the harvest and the helping hands at such a difficult time. Your kind gestures and thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated and will always be remembered. The Family of Emma Nash ____________________________________________________
