聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 Marty Frank Halpape passed away peacefully on June 30, 2015, in the Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon, Sask., surrounded by his immediate family. Marty completed kindergarten to Grade 12 in Quill Lake, Sask. During high school, he was involved in volleyball, curling and hockey. It should come as no surprise that Marty was also actively involved on the social committee. He then moved to Saskatoon to complete his studies in renewable resources technology at Kelsey Technical Institute. Marty then started work as a part-time park security officer at Greenwater Lake Provincial Park. This is where he met his true love, Jeanette Anne Walker. They were married March 22, 1986.
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Marty then took a full-time conservation officer position at Loon Lake. This was an extremely tough time for him, as he did not enjoy 小蓝视频 away from his family, so he quickly transferred to Wadena. After working in Wadena, Marty took the position as park manager at Moose Mountain Provincial Park. He was then promoted to 小蓝视频east Provincial Park area manager (Moose Mountain Provincial Park) and then to southern director of Parks Service (Regina), a job that he was so incredibly proud of .
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Marty is survived by his beloved wife, Jeanette; daughters, Katelyn (Ryan Fung), Burnaby, BC, and Katelle (Andy Gillingham), Pense, Sask; mother Emily, Wadena; and sisters, Shirley (Frank) Bulka, Kelliher, Sask; Valerie (Larry) Crawford, Winnipeg; Gloria (Erwin) Nycholat, Calgary; Lyla (Darrel) Tweidt, Elko, Nevada; Ione (Vernon) Richards, Winnipeg, and Darla (Darren) Brown, Prince Albert, Sask.; parents-in-law, Jack and Gwen Walker, Tisdale, Sask; sister-in-law Heather (Vern) Olson, Star City, Sask; brothers-in-law Dave (Debbie) Walker, Saskatoon, and Vince (Sharon) Walker, Melfort, Sask.; as well as many nieces and nephews and their families and numerous extended family.
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Marty is predeceased by his father Frank, and we know they will now be reunited to spend their days fishing and tinkering around the yard.
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Marty鈥檚 first love was the cabin at Greenwater Lake. He and his family spent countless summer and winter holidays there. While Katelyn and Katelle were growing up, family holidays were spent camping and downhill skiing. Once his girls went to university, he and Jeanette began taking annual Mexico vacations. Marty鈥檚 favourite spot was Isla Mujeres. Wherever Marty went, he always enjoyed meeting people and creating meaningful friendships. Part of those friendships involved hosting numerous gatherings, which ranged from dining to Roughrider parties and backyard camping.
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 He also enjoyed gardening and took pride in maintaining a beautiful yard. In his free time, he enjoyed walking with Jeanette and their dog, Almond, fishing, hunting, and talking with his friends and family. Marty will always be remembered for his hard-working and fun-loving character.
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 A Celebration of Life was held on Saturday, July 4, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. in the Quill Lake Community Legion Hall, Quill Lake, Sask., officiated by Karol Narfason, Funeral Celebrant. Eulogists were his daughters, Katelyn and Katelle Halpape; soloists, Jean McHarg and Sharon Walker; organist, Debbie Ingram; memorial book attendants, Jamison and Jonathan Soresta; prayer was read by Cherian Poonoose and scripture by Ryan Fung. Urn-bearers were Brett Richards and Candice Nycholat with Saskatchewan Parks and Saskatchewan Conservation Officers (SERM) were honour guards. Lunch followed the service in the Quill Lake Hall. Flowers, memorial donations may be made to: SASKTIP (www.sasktip.com), or The BC Ride to Conquer Cancer (participants Katelyn and Katelle Halpape, ).
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.narfasons.com.Thank You: Marty鈥檚 family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks and gratitude for the kindness and compassion shown to them in the past eight months since Marty鈥檚 leukemia diagnosis. They would also like to thank all of the healthcare professionals at the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency, Royal University Hospital, Pasqua Hospital, and Regina General Hospital for assisting in Marty鈥檚 care. Marty often expressed his appreciation for the caring acts and encouraging words he received throughout his journey. The thoughtfulness the family received will always be remembered.
