It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Joyce Ager (nee Kohl) on July 30, 2021 at the age of 88. She is survived by her only son Farrell (Dana) of Regina, grandson, Farron of Asan-si, South Korea, step-children Catlin, K.C. and Emma, Farron’s mother Helen Hauser, sisters in law, Devona Ager, Rose Ager, Marion Bakken and Lois Lawrick. Joyce is predeceased by her husband of 51 years, Frank Ager, parents Joseph and Clementina Kohl, brother and sister inlaw Leslie and Florence Kohl, inlaws George and Evelyn Ager, Delbert and Irene Rasmussen, Clair and Myrtle Ager, Robert Ager, Gus Lawrick and Melvin Bakken
Joyce Ager was born November 22, 1932 to Joseph and Clementina Kohl in the MacEachern district south of Mankota. Later, the family moved to Mankota, so she and her brother Les could attend school. Her parents later bought the Great West Hotel in McCord where she met the love of her life, Frank Ager.
They married on November 30, 1949 in McCord. Joyce and Frank settled in Coronach in 1951. One son, Farrell was born in 1959.
In 1960, Ager’s Variety store was officially opened. Joyce and Frank operated the store for the next 40 years until Frank’s passing in 2001 and then by herself until she retired in 2010 at the age of 78.
Post retirement, Joyce moved to Moose Jaw and then later to Regina residing in the Bentley Hillsdale Retirement Residence and eventually the Majestic Manor Personal Care home.
The family would like to thank the Doctors and Nurses at the Pasqua Hospital and the staff at the Regina Wascana Grace Hospice for the wonderful care that Mom received during her final days. A heartfelt thanks to Mark, Cathy, Avery, Mason, Ashley and Julie at the Majestic Manor Personal Care Home for all the kindness, love, compassion, care and family environment provided during Mom’s stay in your home.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Joyce’s name can be made to the Coronach Health Centre (Coronach & Area Health Care Foundation, PO Box 150, Coronach SK , S0H 0Z0)
Funeral Service for Joyce was held Friday, August 6, 2021 at 11:00 am at the Alliance Church, Coronach, SK. Linda Kirby officiating. Tribute was delivered by her son, Farrell. Pallbearers were Ed Yung, Lloyd Yung, Larry Kohl, Brian Ager, Darcy Ager and Wayde Ager. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy for the Ager family may be shared at www.rossfuneralservice.com. Arrangements entrusted to Ross Funeral Service, Assiniboia, SK
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