Jacquie was born on February 28, 1938 in Regina. She was the youngest of three daughters born to Jack and Mayme Gisby and a sister to Elvey and June. She received her elementary and high school education in Regina and went on to study Education at the University of Saskatchewan, Regina Campus Branch. After completing University, she began teaching in Yellow Grass School. It was during this time where she first met Alfred Lenz. After teaching in Yellow Grass for 2 years, she moved to Regina and worked for SaskPower. Following the passing of her father in 1959, she moved with her mother to Prince Albert and continued to work for SaskPower. She married Alfred William Lenz on September 21, 1968 in Prince Albert and they began their life together residing in Yellow Grass. Jacquie began working at the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce as well as performing administrative duties for the family business of Lenz Electric. She was an excellent cook and an active member of the community. She served on town council, was a member of the original board of directors of the Golden Harvest Club, and served on the Yellow Grass Housing Authority Committee. One of her proudest accomplishments was being the Editor of the 1st Edition of the Yellow Grass history book. After leaving her job at the bank, she worked for the Community College as a private tutor as well as various administrative duties. She was involved with the Literacy Program and taught new Canadians English. Jacquie took pictures at every opportunity, and brought laughter into the lives of many with her story telling. She loved her family dearly. In her last month, she said “I have 20 nieces and nephews and they all need to know what delight I took in their accomplishments and their lives in general and their families and spouses”. Jacquie formally retired in 1995 when she and Alfred decided to spend their winters in Weslaco, TX. Again she became extremely involved on various committees and was recognized for her untiring work at Trail’s End Park. She loved her time with her family and friends in Weslaco. When Jacquie returned from Texas in the spring of 2013, her health started to steadily decline. In July 2013, she moved into respite care in the Deep South Personal Care Home in Pangman. On October 1, 2013, she was transferred to Radville Marian Health Centre. Jacquie felt so blessed and appreciative with the “top notch” care that she received in both facilities. She continued to cheer on her favourite team, the Sask. Roughriders and began knitting dish cloths to share her love. She fought a hard battle and was called home on October 6, 2014. Jacquie was predeceased by her parents, John and Mayme Gisby; husband, Alfred Lenz; sister and brother-in-law, Elvey (Maurice) Mykolajczuk; in-laws, Ida and Bill Lenz; brother-in-law, Ole Knutson and sisters-in-law, Eleanore Lenz and Arliss Swenson. Jacquie will be lovingly remembered by her sister, June Nordstrum of St. Catharines, ON; sisters-in-law, Evelyn Knutson and Elsie (Curtis) Pearson both of Kipling; brothers-in-law, Leonard Lenz of Weyburn, Karl (Joyce) Lenz of Saskatoon, Clarence (Lyda) Lenz of Swift Current, Clifford (Corrine) Lenz of Clear Lake, MB; 20 nieces and nephews; many great nieces and nephews; one great great niece as well as many other relatives and close friends. Funeral service was held Monday October 13 at Yellow Grass United-Lutheran Partnership with Rev. Mary Kitchen officiating. Interment followed in Yellow Grass Cemetery. Pallbearers were: Steve Nordstrum, Mark Kinzel, Michael Kinzel, Steven Kinzel, Katlin Lenz, and Bill Lenz. For anyone so wishing, donations in memory of Jacquie may be made to Yellow Grass United-Lutheran Partnership or Radville Marian Health Centre.
Arrangements under the direction of Fletcher Funeral Chapel, Weyburn, SK.
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