On Thursday, September 20, 2012, Peter Gaab of Weyburn peacefully passed away at the Weyburn General Hospital at the age of 97 years. He was predeceased by his parents, Anton and Emelia Gaab; step-mother, Magdalena; first wife, Anna; three brothers, George, Rudy and Tom; two sisters, Rose Schmidt and Betty Kot as well as two infant sisters. Peter will be lovingly remembered by his second wife, Rose Hoffart and her family; Peter's children: Dolores (Jerry) Herring of Weyburn, Delmar (Lynda) Gaab of Okotoks, AB and Dale (Ada) Gaab of Regina; his grandchildren: Troy (Cheryl), Denny, Glenn (Stephanie) and Rob Herring (Lee Kaperi), Dwight (Sue) Gaab, Monica (Robin) Eldred, Dawn (John) Weightman; seven great grandchildren: Kerrilee, Jordan, Alex, Emma, Jessica, Liam and Audrey: sisters, Sue Klatt, Barbara Kot and Eva Ford and brother, Joe (Dorothy) as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. Peter was the eldest son and second oldest child of a family of 12. He was born April 12, 1915 at the family farm west of Weyburn (SW 21-8-15 W2) and took his schooling at West Weyburn. In 1934 the family moved to the 小蓝视频 Weyburn area, and Peter farmed with his father. On June 5, 1944 he married Anna Marie Ruschiensky of Minton. They lived and farmed at the current Sterling place for two years then moved to the Prospect area (35-7-15 W2) in the spring of 1946 where they lived, farmed and raised their family until the fall of 1975. In October 1971 they moved to Weyburn. In December of 1973 Peter started work at the Sask Liquor Board Store in Weyburn, working both at the old store on Railway Avenue and then the new store in the Mall until his retirement. In 1998 he moved to Bison Manor. In March 2005 his wife Anna passed away. He later developed a special friendship with Rose Hoffart and they were married on October 6, 2007. They lived at Bison Manor until June 2011 when deteriorating health had them move to Parkway Lodge. Peter had an outgoing personality. He was a friend to all who had the pleasure of knowing him and enjoying his company, be it his immediate family, his extended family, Rose's family, many young families of St. Vincent de Paul Parish over many years, his buddies on coffee row, his co-workers or his neighbours. He was an active member of his church and an honorary member of the Knights of Columbus. He will be fondly remembered and cherished for his friendly smile, contagious laugh and his many stories and witty remarks. A Prayer Service was held on Sunday, September 23 at 7:30 PM. Mass of christian burial, and a celebration of Peter's life was held Monday, September 24 at 10:30 AM, both services from St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Weyburn, with Father Gerry Bauche celebrating. Interment followed at Green Acres Memorial Gardens, Weyburn, Saskatchewan. Pallbearers were his grandchildren. For friends so wishing, donations in memory of Peter may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Parish or a charity of donor's choice. Condolences may be left at: www.fletcherfuneralchapel.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Chapels Ltd., Weyburn (306) 842-5432
