The family of PAUL EDWARD WENAAS are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Paul on May 5, 2021 at the age of 95 years.
Paul was born on the family farm near Robsart, SK in 1925. After completing high school Paul farmed and clerked at the Co-op Store in Robsart and Co-op Management became his life’s work. Paul managed Co-ops at Bengough, Mozart, Broadview, Stoughton and Moosomin and spent 6 years in Weyburn as a Co-operative Management Adviser with the Provincial Government. He retired from the Moosomin Co-op in 1985 and then owned a furniture store in Moosomin until his final retirement to Moose Jaw in 1989.
During his years in Bengough he met Margaret Mills, a teacher and they were married in 1949. They were blessed with 2 daughters and 1 son. Family times were important to Paul and there were many family reunions, camping trips and he was an active supporter of his children’s activities — music recitals, basketball or hockey games. When grandchildren began arriving Paul eagerly awaited each arrival and again was a support and encouragement to them in their activities. He and Marg took the grandchildren camping each summer and those camping trips were a highlight of the summer. Sadly Margaret passed away in 1998.
Paul began a new chapter in his life when he married Evelee Salter in 2000. Together they were able to travel and enjoy life and he continued to participate in watching the grandchildren in their many activities. Paul was overjoyed with the arrival of each of his 11 great grandchildren.
Paul is predeceased by his first wife Margaret, his parents Ole and Gertie Wenaas, siblings and their spouses, Gudren (Chester) Johnson, Olga (Ira) Smith, Oscar Wenaas, Ina (Earl) Palmer, Marjorie Wenaas, Allan Lester and Margaret’s family Laura May (Ken) Kossatz and Ivan Clark.
He is survived and will be dearly missed by his wife Evelee, his children Danae Marie and Bill Heywood; Terri Lynn and George Fowler; Daryn and Debbie Wenaas; and grandchildren and greatchildren Ryan and Heidi Fowler, Rhys and Hudson; Chelsa and Tim Budd, Thatcher and Theodore; Pam and Rory Windrum, Clara and Elliot; Jody and Mark Bennon, Cora, Sybil, Phoebe, Titus; Rhaea and Ryan Stinn; Jordan and Carly Heywood, Asher and Hayden Wenaas. Paul is also survived by Evelee’s children Pam and Eric Nyrose; Grant and Tamara MacKinnon and Evelee’s grandchildren, Charlotte Nyrose, Chantelle Nyrose and Jordan MacKinnon. He is also survived by his siblings Opal Lester, Myrtle and Ralph Tiedemann, Orland Wenaas and Shirley Clark.
Due to the restrictions regarding the current health situation, a Private Family Service will be held. For those so wishing, memorial donations may be directed to a charity of one’s choice.
