Arnold Norman Gabert Arnold Norman Gabert of Saskatoon (formerly of Carlyle and Estevan) passed away November 16, 2013 at the age of 99. He was predeceased by his parents, Ed and Olga Gabert, his wife Jean (Little), an infant sister and his brother Ernie (June) of Saskatoon. Arnold was born on a farm near Springside, SK. He enjoyed many sports -track and field, curling, golfing and baseball. In 1938, the Springside team won the Western Baseball League (Abell Cup). In later years, he enjoyed golf which he continued to play into his nineties. A career in education began when he attended Normal School in Moose Jaw from 1934-1935. His first teaching position was in the Clear Creek School -grades 1-8. His next school was at Stoughton where he resigned the principalship to enter the RCAF for a period of 41/2 years as an Instrument Flying Instructor. In 1941, he married his life partner, Jean. Upon demobilization, he attended the University of Toronto and the Ontario College of Education for his BA and BEd degrees. He returned to Saskatchewan in 1949 where he accepted the position of Principal of Chaplin School until 1955 when he accepted the position as Superintendent of Schools for the City of Estevan. He retired in 1974. He and Jean spent the first winter in New Zealand and Fiji. Subsequent winters were spent in Harlingen, Texas. In 2010, Arnold moved to Saskatoon to be closer to family. Arnold was active in many community organizations - Lions Club, Royal Canadian Legion (lifetime member), and while teaching in Chaplin STF counsellor.In honoring Arnold's wishes, no Memorial Service will be held. Donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arnold's cremated remains will be laid to rest next to his wife Jean at a later date.
