Doris Silcox (nee Andrews), age 102, passed away at Moose Mountain Lodge, Carlyle, on Saturday, July 18, 2015. Doris is survived by her sons: Earl (Doreen), Regina; Lloyd (Norma), Calgary; daughter-in-law Gloria Silcox, Regina; four grandchildren: Kirby and Kelly Silcox; Kirsten Silcox and Todd (Monica) Silcox; four great-grandchildren: Breanna (Jesse Hodge; Chase Silcox; Devon and Mason Silcox-Schindler; two great-great-grandchildren: Oaklan and Beckham Hodge. Also surviving Doris are her sister-in-laws: Sheila Andrews, Abbotsford, B.C. and Jean McNabb, Hamilton, Ont. Doris鈥檚 nieces and nephews will remember Doris as a very special aunt.
聽聽聽聽 Doris was predeceased by her husband Harold (Fat) in 1980; her son, chief Superintendent Lynn Silcox in 2001; her parents John and Maragret Andrews (nee Ayre); and her five younger siblings.
聽聽聽聽 Doris was born in Winnipeg on September 3, 1912 and received her education at Langbank, Kennedy, and Regina Normal School. She taught at Golden Springs school until her marriage to Harold in 1935.
聽聽聽聽 In 1945 the family moved to Carlyle to start the business known as S&B Service, later Silcox Esso.
聽聽聽聽 Over the years Doris was active in many Carlyle organizations - Eastern Star, Carlyle library, Home and School, Parks and Recreation, and the Rusty Relics Museum. She especially enjoyed her association with the Saskatchewan Natural History Society. She regularly corresponded with professors and botanists regarding flora and fauna of the area.
聽聽聽聽 In 1975 Doris and Fat moved to a farm east of Carlyle. Sadly Fat was only able to enjoy country living for five years.
聽聽聽聽 Doris was artistic and over the years she painted in oils, acrylics, and water colours. She conducted art classes in Carlyle and surrounding towns. Her sketches illustrated many stories in the Folklore Magazine. Her maps of th early trails of the Moose Mountain Area can be found in the Carlyle and District History book, first edition.
聽聽聽聽 When age dictated Doris moved back to Carlyle, but she remained active with yard work, playing bridge, knitting, and crosswords. Over the years she knitted over 350 children鈥檚 sweaters that have been donated to family and to those less fortunate.
聽聽聽聽 She lived in her own home and attended to her own affairs until the age of 96. In the fall of 2010 Coteau Place in Arcola became her new home and in October 2012 the move was made to Moose Mountain Lodge in Carlyle. At both locations Doris was treated with dignity, and respect and she received excellent care.
聽聽聽聽 Doris was a bright, independent woman who lived life on her own terms.
聽聽聽聽 To respect her wishes, her cremated remains will be interred at Glen Morris Cemetery in Carlyle at a later date.
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Flower gratefully declined. Donations in her memory can be made to moose Mountain Lodge, Carlyle.
