“Arnie” will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife of 61 years, Lyla; his daughters: Kathy (Elvis) and Brenda (Del); grandchildren: Barbara, Bradley, Tyler, Teagan and Parker; five great grandchildren; his sister, Elnora Atkinson; as well as many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his brother Rudolf; sisters: Laura Hardy, Clara Weibe and Alma Halt; and his parents Edward and Anna.
Arnie was born October 5, 1930 on the family farm near Aberdeen, Saskatchewan. He and his siblings used a horse and buggy, or sleigh, to travel to Strawberry Valley School, where he completed the eighth grade. Arnie left home at the age 16 to live in Saskatoon. He worked for the Department of Highways and painting houses for several years before starting at McGavin's Bread where he sold bread door to door and was soon promoted to Sales Supervisor. Arnie met the love of his life, Lyla, in 1960 and they soon married in 1961. His girls, Kathy and Brenda, came along soon to complete his family of four. He retired in 1995 after dedicating more than 39 years to McGavin’s. In 1996 Arnie and Lyla moved to Jackfish Lake, they shared 18 wonderful years of winters in the sunny south and summers at the lake before returning to Saskatoon.
Arnie enjoyed 91 years of great adventures. He and Lyla traveled often; Hawaii, Europe, Australia, The British Isles and Alaska were just a few of their destinations. Arnie liked to have a rum and coke with friends who visited him at home, at the lake and at their condo in Mexico. A well manicured yard was important to him as was keeping a scheduled routine. He had an amazing way of engaging with young children and they were attracted to him like magnets. His friends and family will cherish memories of Arnie singing around the campfire, making bush pies, boating, golfing, playing cards and board games. He was known to play a tune or two on his fiddle or mandolin. He was happiest when relaxing in his favourite chair in the company of friends and family.
Arnie was the most amazing husband/father/grandfather/brother/friend. He gave so much and asked for so little. We were blessed to have him in our lives and he will forever be in our hearts.
Funeral Services will be held at Acadia Funeral Chapel (915 Acadia Drive) in Saskatoon on Friday, May 20 at 1:00 p.m. For those unable to attend please visit https://youtu.be/IpqKbwLMXqI .
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Arnold’s name to The MS Society of Canada to [email protected]
The family wishes to send a special thank you to the staff at the RUH for their care and compassion.
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