Mrs. Margaret Eleanor Harper Rose

Margaret was born at her home near Auburnton, Saskatchewan on October 27th, 1925 to George & Margaret Harper. She took her schooling there and helped on the farm. She later went to work for John & Audrey Callan in Manor and this is where she met Fred Rose, they were wed on June 17th, 1944. To this union four children were born- Elaine, Shirley, Larry & Lorne. The family lived on a farm near Parkman until 1972, when Fred retired, they moved to Manor. Margaret would work in the hotel for 13 years.

Margaret loved to curl in her younger years, more recently she loved watching curling on T.V. She enjoyed gardening and her flowers, especially proud of her roses.

Over the years Margaret was involved in organizing the wellness clinic, president of the Over 60 Club, an active member of the United Church and a faithful choir member. Margaret donated many hours to the Manor Cemetery and to the museum`s annual July 1st pancake breakfasts. Other hobbies more recently included going to the Casino with Muriel and doing jigsaw puzzles.

Margaret`s family meant so very much to her. She loved going to visit family in Alberta, she enjoyed watching her kids and grandkids in hockey, dance and baseball.

Margaret is survived by her daughters, Elaine (Einar) Fossen & her children, Grant (Tanya) Jones, Brent Jones, Lesa (Charlie) Debnam; Shirley Smith & her children, Trever, Crystal (Kevin McDougall); Sons, Larry (Penny) & his daughter, Jaycee; Lorne (Grace) & their children, Dakota (Emma Boutin), Shelby; 9 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; Sister, Muriel Truman; Sister-in-law, Gladys Harper. Predeceased by her husband, Fred; Parents, George & Margaret Harper; Brothers, Bill, Frank & George; Sisters, Ellen Renard, Edna Pickering; Sons-in-law, Everett Jones, James Smith; Grandchildren, Ward & Wade Smith.

The Funeral Service was held at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, April 6, 2015 from Knox United Church, Manor, Sask. with Reverend Michelle Moore officiating. Interment in Manor Cemetery and lunch at the Over 60 club followed.

If friends so wish, donations may be made to Knox United Church, Manor or the Manor Over 60 Club.

Arrangements in care of the Orsted Funeral Home (Carlyle)