Heaven welcomed another Rider fan and a much-loved soul on November 15, 2020, when Lorne Binnie left this earth. He was 89 years young and still very active until just recently. After a short illness he passed away at the Pasqua Hospital in Regina, leaving many friends and family all the better for knowing him. Lorne leaves behind his loving partner, Joyce Anderson, and his three children: Linda Thorseth (Doug), Matt Binnie, and Craig Binnie (Karen). He is also survived by four grandchildren: Jesse Thorseth, Leif Thorseth, Meghan Binnie and Devon Binnie, along with many nieces and nephews. His brother Ken Binnie and sister Eunice Jorgensen are also left to mourn his passing. Lorne was predeceased by his wife of 59 years, Gail Binnie (ne Morgan), several siblings and his parents, Edward (Ted) and Alvina Binnie. He was born on August 16, 1931, in Lumsden, SK, the seventh of 9 children. Raised on the family farm near Tregarva, he lived there until he moved to Regina, married and started raising a family. As a lineman for SaskPower for 27 years, he travelled all over Saskatchewan in all sorts of weather. His family grew up hearing stories of his adventures, including the time he was electrocuted and lived to tell the tale! Following his retirement, Lorne and Gail travelled to many parts of the world, eventually becoming snowbirds - spending the winters in Arizona and the warmer months in a cottage at Katepwa Lake, north of Regina. Lorne loved his family and friends unreservedly and he loved life. He had an affinity with nature; loved wild flowers, trees, his garden and was very fond of birds. Lorne loved music, especially hurtin' country and songs from the '40s. He could remember all the lyrics and he loved to sing. In his final days, he could be heard singing Amazing Grace in the hospital. He loved to laugh and remembered every joke he was ever told! Lorne loved telling stories at happy hour, sitting by the fire, walking through the hills, puttering in his yard and going for drives around his beloved Saskatchewan. He loved the Riders and pretty much all sports, particularly football, baseball, hockey and golf. He loved playing golf, especially with his sons. Lorne loved his Scottish heritage and was a proud Canadian. He supported the NDP for many years because he believed in fairness and equality and he believed in giving back. Lorne will be missed by too many to count. Lorne lived a life well loved and well spent. Due to COVID, there will be no memorial service at this time, but we hope to have a celebration of his life in the spring.
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