Jane Bjornson

Jane ‘Jean’ Bjornson of Rockglen, Saskatchewan passed away April 15, 2016 at the Grasslands Health Centre in Rockglen, at the age of 100 years. Predeceased by her husband Theodor (Ted) Bjornson, infant brother Lawrence Brown, and parents, Arthur & Annie Brown, Jane is survived by her daughter Florence (John) Pituley, son Lorne (Judy) Bjornson, grandchildren Brenda (Darcy) Jacksteit and Karen Bourassa (Sean Latta), great-grandchildren Taylor Bourassa (Kooper Felker), Landen Bourassa (Kory Cheshire), Jayden Jacksteit and Keagan Jacksteit, sister-in-law Doris Bjornson, brothers-in-law Roy Bjornson and Kenneth (Charlotte) Bjornson, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Jean was born April 4, 1916 on the family farm, Quantock district, Saskatchewan and spent all of her 100 years in the area. Jean took her grade 8 at Aryton, a nearby country school, riding horseback every day. Following school, Jean worked for neighbour ladies, especially helping cook in the fall for the threshing crews that worked in the community. During this time, is when she met her future husband Ted Bjornson. They were married on October 21, 1942 and farmed with cattle, pigs, and chickens. During these years is when Florence and Lorne were born. Jean always had several gardens, especially a huge potato patch, several flower beds and a big vegetable garden. Always preserving for the winter, canning and later freezing! Jean was also a good seamstress, making blouses, dresses, aprons, etc. In the fall of 1973, Jean and Ted moved into Rockglen and semi-retired! For 20 years, they hobby farmed the original Brown homestead, with Jean having her potato patch and some veggies at the farm as well as the whole back yard into the vegetable garden at their house in Rockglen! Thanksgiving weekend in 1992, Jean and Ted celebrated their 50th Anniversary, for the whole community, friends and relatives filled the hall, dancing to a band being the main part of the party! A lot of time was spent at the Drop In, playing cards and enjoying coffee with friends. Jean could be seen on Bingo nights helping and playing at the same time! Sadly, Ted passed away, unexpectedly in January, 2001, Jean continued to live in her house, looked after her flowers in her flower beds as well as growing her favourite veggies. Jean loved reading the Leader Post, keeping up on the news as well as certain sports , especially baseball and curling, and doing the puzzles. Jean also enjoyed cross stitch making each of the girls in her family a table cloth, a real keepsake for them. With the help of her daughter, Florence, she was able to stay in her own home until just three years ago, when her health started slipping and she moved into Grasslands Health Centre, where she was looked after very well. Jean celebrated her 100th birthday on the weekend before April 4, with immediate family, relations and her fellow residents and staff! Jean lived 11 more days! Funeral Service, according to the Anglican Church of Canada, was held Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 2:00 pm at Wesley United Church, Rockglen, SK. Reverend Arleen Champion officiated. Tribute was given by Jean’s Granddaughters Karen and Brenda. Honourary Pallbearers were: Friends and fellow residents and staff of the Grasslands Health Centre. Pallbearers were Jean’s Great-Grandchildren: Taylor, Landen, Jayden, Keagan, Kooper, and Kory. Interment followed at Quantock Cemetery. Donations may be made to Five Hills Health Region for the Warming Blanket Cupboard at Grasslands Health Centre or to the charity of your choice. Ross Funeral Service in care of arrangements. An online book of condolences may be signed at www.rossfuneralservice.com.