Obituary of Emma Busse

BUSSE – Emma of Swift Current and formerly of the Hallonquist area passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at the Palliser Regional Care Centre in Swift Current, Saskatchewan. Emma was born June 21, 1917 at the family home in the Neidpath area. A private graveside service was held at Mount PleasantBurialPark on Saturday, October 16, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Rob Cochrane officiating. Pallbearers were Harley Busse, Monty Busse, Steven Busse, Greg Wilkinson, Stacey Wiebe, and Ken Duncalfe. Emma is survived by daughter Dorothy Wilkinson, Taber AB; sons Marvin (Norma), Neidpath, SK, Dale (Yolande), Hallonquist, SK, Larry (Caroline), Brooks, AB. Grandchildren: Heather Russell, Coaldale, AB, Kerilee (Alexander) Petrie, Taber, AB, Greg Wilkinson, Calgary, AB, Bartley Busse, Swift Current, SK, Harley (Theresa) Busse, Swift Current, SK, Shannon (Stacey) Wiebe, Regina, SK, Shelly Busse Scott (Brent), Ottawa, ON, Serena (Ken) Duncalfe, Swift Current, SK, Steven Busse, Swift Current, SK, Sherry (Tom) Stica, Brooks, AB, Monty (Joy) Busse, Brooks, AB, and 22 great grandchildren. Sister, Alma Brown, Vernon, BC; sisters-in-law: Virginia Schwartz Black, Ladysmith, BC, Freda Schwartz, Vernon, BC, and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by husband Alex (1995), parents Alexander and Caroline Schwartz, grandson Kelly Busse, son-in-law Dwight Wilkinson, brothers: Alex (Lydia) Schwartz, Christian (Mary) Schwartz, Dan Schwartz, Jacob (Mary) Schwartz, Dave and Paul Schwartz.; sisters Sarah (William) Holderbein, Louise Rempel Busse (Reynold), Florence (Marten) Jezewsky. Emma attended FernValleySchool. On December 9, 1934 she married Alex Busse. She and Alex farmed in the Hallongquist area. Emma was a devout Christian all her life and was an active member of the ladies group in the Church of God in the Hallonquist area. She was a great gardener. She supplied vegetables to many friends and neighbors. She also raised chickens, ducks, geese, and turkeys which resulted in many delicious meals. Her home was spotlessly clean at all times. She and Alex retired in Swift Current in 1973. At this time, Emma had spare time so she began to babysit children in her neighborhood and did some baking and cleaning for the household as well. Emma remained in Swift Current until her passing at age 93. She will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her family. Memorial donations may be made to the Church of the Open Bible Memorial Fund or a charity of your choice. The Busse family wishes to thank Dr. Gordon and the caregivers at the Prairie Pioneer Lodge and the Palliser Regional Care Centre for the excellent care and compassion given to Mom the past two years. For further information or to sign the family book of condolences, visit our website at parksidefuneralhome.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Parkside Memorial Funeral Home, Swift Current, Saskatchewan.