Emma Folk

Folk, Emma G. (nee Schafer) formerly of Mankota, SK, passed away peacefully at home in Moose Jaw, SK, on February 17, 2012 at the age of 79 years. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Leo, of 50 years; her parents, Joseph and Theresa Schafer; brothers, Cosmos, Max, William, and Adam Schafer. She leaves to mourn her passing her children: Elfreda (Lowell) LaSalle of Claresholm, AB; and two children Danita (Brad) Musfelt and son Evan of Redcliffe, AB; and Lani LaSalle (Matt) and two children Neveah and Elizavida of Medicine Hat, AB; Lucille (Dennis) Schafer of Medicine Hat, AB; Melvin (Joanne) Folk of Moose Jaw, SK; and their two sons Aaron and Joseph and son Chase; Daniel (Linda) Folk of Mankota, SK; and son Kevin (Nancy) of Moose Jaw, SK; Lorette (Tim) of Regina, SK; Leisha (Gord) Grant of Regina, SK; and three children Josh, Erika and Jared; Deloris Purtill of Moose Jaw, SK; three sisters Teckla Birkedale of Lethbridge, AB; Annamary Anwender of Regina, SK; and Theresa (Dan) Bouvier of Meyronne, SK; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Emma was born April 2, 1932, to Joseph and Theresa Schafer at Billimun, SK, just west of Mankota, the second youngest child of eight. Emma grew up on a farm with her four brothers and three sisters where she learned to cook, bake, crochet, embroider and numerous other tasks. Emma married her best friend and loving husband Leo on November 17, 1952, and lived on the Folk homestead where they farmed and raised their family of seven children. She enjoyed music, dancing, singing, gardening, baking, embroidering, crocheting, playing cards, board games, but most of all she loved spending time with her family and friends which she treasured more than anything. Quiet by nature, Emma worked hard on the farm and was always willing to lend a helping hand to family, friends and neighbors. Emma was a member of the CWL for many years and had a very strong faith in God and the Catholic Church.

Due to ill health, Leo and Emma retired from the farm and moved into Mankota in 1986 where she kept busy keeping up the house and planted a large garden in their backyard. Emma will always be remembered for her love of nature, music and the simple things in life, but most of all she will be remembered as a very kind and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister.

A prayer service was held Thursday evening, February 23, 2012, at W.J. Jones & Sons Funeral Chapel in Moose Jaw, SK. Seminarian James Zick presided. Reader was Melvin Folk, Psalm reader Aaron Folk, and Lorette Folk read the Intercessions. The Funeral Mass was held Saturday, February 25, 2012, at St. Albert’s Roman Catholic Church, Mankota, SK. Father Juanito Vargas was the celebrant. Pallbearers were Aaron Folk, Joseph Folk, Kevin Folk, Joshua Grant, Jared Grant, Erika Grant, Dennis Schafer, Norman Bouvier and Paul Anwender. Lucille Schafer and Deloris Purtill were the Readers and Lorette Folk read the Intercessions. A Tribute was given by Leisha Grant and the pascal candle was lit by Erika Grant. Elfreda LaSalle and Danita Musfelt presented the offerings. The organist was Joan Stengler and a solo of “Amazing Grace” was sung by Danita Musfelt. Private family interment followed at Mankota Cemetery.

We love you and will miss you, Mom. A very special thanks to the Palliative Care Nurses, the private care-givers, staff and residents of the Crescent Park Retirement Villa in Moose Jaw that were so very kind and caring to Emma. Masses may be said or donations in Memory of Emma may be made to the Mankota & District Health Care Auxiliary. Arrangements entrusted to Ross Funeral Services, Assiniboia, SK.