Mr. Charles Delmar Andres

He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Beverley, daughter Debra Gibson (David) and their sons Josiah (Stephanie), Samuel, and Matthew, and daughter Elaine Klyczek, and her daughter, April Zellers.

Also surviving are his brother George Andres, brothers-in-law Jim Agar, James Kenyon (Linda) and Jon Sigtema, and several nieces and nephews.

Charles is predeceased by his parents, Peter and Elizabeth Andres, parents-in-law Bert and Doris Pope, brother Franklin Andres, and sisters-in-law Pamela Andres, Dianne Andres, Patricia Sigtema, and Peggy Agar, and nephew James Andres.

Charles was born and spent his early years in Rosthern. His family later moved to Sutherland where he attended Sutherland Elementary School and later Saskatoon Technical Collegiate. He worked at the Star Phoenix for 38 years where he developed many life-long friendships. It was also during this time that he first grew his iconic handlebar moustache, which remained a signature for many years.

Charles and Beverley raised their two daughters in Saskatoon. They spent many summers camping with their dogs in the family trailer. He loved being involved in the girls’ activities and was proud of their accomplishments.

Being a grandpa/gramps was a great joy. Camping with April created a lifetime of treasured memories. Attending his grandsons’ soccer games and music performances made him so proud.

Charles wrote the following to be included in his obituary: “My many joys included my family, countless hours in the kitchen baking and cooking, hours spent in my woodworking shop, the many dogs that I owned, especially my Black Lab Mike, camping, fishing, and fixing and repairing old furniture. I enjoyed a good thunder and lightning rainstorm and sunrises and sunsets. I was intrigued with the stars and things that lay beyond the stars. A lot of interesting time was spent watching the bees up close in the backyard, as well as observing ants and spiders. I was a Mason for over 60 years as well as a member of the Order of the Eastern Star for over 50 years.”

The best-loved poem of Charles was Abou Ben Adhem. When in elementary school, it was a poem students had to memorize. Over the years he never forgot it and enjoyed reciting it:

Abou Ben Adhem

Abou Ben Adhem (may his tribe increase!)

Awoke one night from a deep dream of peace,

And saw, within the moonlight in his room,

Making it rich, and like a lily in bloom,

An angel writing in a book of gold:-

Exceeding peace had made Ben Adhem bold,

And to the Presence in the room he said

“What writest thou?” –The vision raised its head,

And with a look made of all sweet accord,

Answered “The names of those who love the Lord.”

“And is mine one?” said Abou. “Nay, not so,”

Replied the angel. Abou spoke more low,

But cheerily still, and said, “I pray thee, then,

Write me as one that loves his fellow men.”

The angel wrote, and vanished. The next night

It came again with a great wakening light,

And showed the names whom love of God had blessed,

And lo! Ben Adhem’s name led all the rest.

-James Henry Leigh Hunt

Charles always said each day is a gift – and that is how he lived.

Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at Floral Cemetery, Floral, Saskatchewan. Following the service, a gathering will be at Agar's Corner in Floral, Saskatchewan. Masks recommended.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate to a charity of your choice.

Arrangements entrusted to Aime Laventure.