STENERSON, MARY: December 29, 1924 - April 18, 2011 Mary Stenerson peacefully passed into the presence of her Lord and Savior in the early morning hours of April 18, 2011.Mary (nee Yashuk) was born December 29, 1924 in the Spinney Hill District where she lived until she met and wed Ben Stenerson. They were married February 14, 1942 at the Yashuk home. Together, they lived and farmed eight miles west of Sonningdale, Sask., raising a family of four children.Mary enjoyed gardening and reading. She took great pride in her strawberry patch and spent many hours working in it. Mary's happiest times were spent with her family, and her grandchildren will always remember the fun they had with Grandma. She was known by all for her sense of humour and love of laughter. Her faith in God was unwavering through good times and difficult times.In 2005, Mary and Ben left the farm and moved into Biggar, Sask. Mary became a resident of Diamond Lodge in February 2008, where she resided at the time of her passing.Mary is survived by her loving family: her four children, son, Jim of Beechy, Sask. and his children, Shelley, Debbie (Chris), Nathan (Rayanne); daughter, Carol (Allan) Bartlett of Fort Saskatchewan, Alta. and their son, Jonathan (Angel); son, Dennis (Barb) of Sonningdale, Sask. and their children, Jeremy, Matthew (Kate), Julie; son, Benny (Lorraine) of Sonningdale, Sask. and their children, Nicole (Dave), Jenna (Marc), and Adam; seven great-grandchildren, Wyatt, Garrett, Russell, Fayth, Nevada, Soren, Caleb; one sister, Esther (Douglas) Walker; three sisters-in-law, Violet Yashuk, Muriel Yashuk and Dollie Stenerson; two brothers-in-law, Louie Pauquette and Ed Lane; and also by numerous nieces and nephews.Mary was predeceased by her husband, Ben of 67 years on August 10, 2009; parents, George and Stepinida Yashuk; half-brother, Phil Philipchalk; brothers, Willie, Alex, Nick and John; sisters, Annie, Emma and Jean; granddaughter, Lisa; and great-granddaughter, Shania.The funeral service for Mary was held Saturday, April 23, 2011 at the Sonningdale Complex. Officiant was Rev. Rod Gabriel assisted by Pastor Rob Seargeant. Eulogists were Nicole Stenerson and Jenna Morin. Iris Close was the pianist. The hymns sang were "Shall We Gather at the River" and "Amazing Grace". Special music was Dwight Hemmerling singing, "Suppertime".Pallbearers were Jeremy Stenerson, Matthew Stenerson, Nathan Stenerson, Adam Stenerson, Jonathan Bartlett and Marc Morin. Honourary Pallbearers were all those who shared in Mary's life. Interment was at the Sonningdale Cemetery. Tributes in memory of Mary may be made to the Sonningdale Complex or Biggar Diamond Lodge. Grondin Funeral Services, Biggar were entrusted with arrangements, "Our family serving your family since 1963". _____________________________________________________
