Daniel George Lothian

Dan is survived by his wife Marjorie; children & grandchildren, Bill (Pat), Derek & Matthew; Susan (Dennis) Mailhot, Joni, Janna & Julie; Son-in-law, Don Gessner, Gord (Jamie); Brothers, Ray (Wilma), Ralph (Deb); Sisters, Dorothy Brown, Marion (Jack) Irwin; Brother-in-law, Merton (Madeline) Bryant; Sisters-in-law, Joyce (Bud) Davidson, Marilyn (Ron) Lothian; Evelyn (Allan) Green; Phyllis (Ed) Stephens. Predeceased by his daughter, Joan Gessner; Brothers, Clarence, Ron (Joan), Bud, Ken (Doreen).

Dan was born on Sept. 26th, 1927 to James and Florence Lothian at Gainsborough, Sask. He was the 2nd son in the Lothian household as his brother, Clarence, died in infancy. Thus he became the eldest of 7 more siblings: Dorothy, Ken, Warren,

Marion, Ray & Ron(twins), & Ralph. They moved to Carlyle when Dan was 2 years old and he has resided in Carlyle ever since.

Dan married Marjorie Green on July 18th, 1953 at Wawota, Sask. Together, they raised 3 children. Bill was born in 1955, Joan in 1957, and Susan in 1959. In his early years, he spent much time working on many farms, including his uncle’s George & Lawrence. A year after he was married, he went to work with the Brady’s and the Eaton’s at Carlyle Motors. In 1964, he

moved to the MacLeod’s Store with Ted Brady for the next 8 years. In 1972, he and his brother, Ron, purchased the store from Mr. Brady and together, they continued this thriving business, serving valued customers throughout southeastern Sask. for the

next 9 years. In 1981, he sold his share to brother, Ralph. For the next few years, he and Marj worked for Macleod’s National chain of stores, assisting them in company stores in Squamish, B.C. & Maple Creek, Sask. He returned to Carlyle on a full time basis, working at Skyline for a short time before moving back into MacLeod’s to assist Ralph in a managerial assistant capacity before officially retiring in 1991, and daily routine of golf in summer and curling in winter whenever possible. During this lifetime, he took an active role in his community, serving on many organizations. They included United Church Board of Stewards, Chamber of Commerce, Town Council, Air Cadets, Local School Board, Moose Mountain Lodge Board, the Housing

Authority, local Fire Brigade, and Curling Club Committees.

Dan was great family man. He followed the interests of his children. He and Marj truly enjoyed dancing, travelling, visiting

with friends, and the cabin at Whitebear Lake. He treasured the many holidays as it meant visits of his grandchildren and

family. His keen sporting nature kept him busy with curling, and fishing, and golf. He always enjoyed a good game of cards,

especially cribbage & whist, or dominoes. Later, with his Happy Gang bunch, pool and shuffleboard, were added. And he was an avid fan of the Riders, the Cougars, the Lakers, the Blue Jays, and the Leafs. He really enjoyed his TV sports and local home games whenever possible.

In 2000, his health began to fail as he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s. He fought various battles with cataracts, back surgery, and skin cancer, living each day to its fullest. Finally, in 2010, he had to be admitted into nursing home care where he spent time in Arcola and Kipling Hospitals, Redvers, Stoughton, and eventually, Carlyle Care Homes.

Memorial Service: 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 7, 2012 from the Full Gospel Church, Carlyle, Sask., with Pastor Carl Ruston officiating..

If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Palliative Care Room at Moose Mountian Lodge, Carlyle.

Arrangements in care of the Orsted Funeral Home (Carlyle)