Obituary of Marie Kasper

March 1, 1929 – May 10, 2020 Marie Kasper, age 91, passed away in Saskatoon on Mother’s Day. She leaves behind five children: Derek (Johanne), Borden (Carol), Janae Brownley, Orrin (Helen) and Darla (Rick). Marie is survived by 13 grandchildren: Christian, Sarah, Naomi, Aaron, Caleb, Rhea, Seth, Hannah, Chandra, Carissa, Mathew, Melissa and Royce; 9 great-grandchildren: Noah, Ryan, Logan, Everett, Elisha, Emmett and Sophia, Maëlys, and Camille; and, many nieces, nephews and friends. She is predeceased by her grandson Noah; her sister Doris; her brothers Nick, George, Peter and Boris; and, her parents, John and Elizabeth Labiuk. Mom was born on the family farm at Samburg, Saskatchewan on March 1, 1929. She attended Kalyna Public School for her elementary education before assuming the farm duties of her mother who had fallen ill. This experience of leaving school at such a young age may be the reason she was so passionate about formal education for her children. She completed her legal secretary training in Prince Albert and worked for many years in Leader, Saskatchewan. Mom was a very intentional listener, first to offer a helping hand, fiercely independent, gracious in her acceptance of life transitions, and grateful for each small act of kindness. She had that understated sense of humour often accompanied by a twinkle in her eye. We wish to thank Hilbert and Grace and their staff at Healthy Life Care in Saskatoon for the wonderful care that Mom received and the gracious hospitality they extended to her many visitors over the past year and a half. Due to Covid 19, there will be no service at this time. Condolences can be posted at http://www.funksfuneralhome.ca. As your expression of sympathy, a donation may be made to Saskatchewan Heart and Stroke. 1738 Quebec Avenue, Unit 26, Saskatoon SK. S7K 1V9