AUDREY IDELLA CARLSON (nee Kinna) JANUARY 24, 1924 - JANUARY 13, 2014 It is with sadness in our hearts we announce the passing of Audrey on January 13, 2014 at the age of 89, just 11 days shy of her 90th birthday. She was predeceased by her husband Leroy Carlson (2002); parents William and Idella (nee Dale) Kinna; children James Carlson and Shiela Bailey; siblings Daphne Dale and Shirley (Jack) Larsen; great grandson Thomas Carlson. She is survived and will be lovingly remembered by her children; Darrel (Anna) Carlson and Arlene Procunier; 1 sister- in- law, Grace (Milo) Carlson; first cousin Ivadelle (Bob) Goud; 11 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Audrey was born in Estevan in 1924 and lived her entire life in the Estevan area. She met Leroy Carlson at a dance and they were married in 1943. They began their life together farming on Leroy's family farm. They purchased and moved into the house at 921 2nd St., in Estevan, in 1950 so their 4 children (Darrel, Arlene, Shiela, and Jim), would not have so far to walk to school. It is important to note that Audrey's grandfather had built this house in 1908 and Audrey's parents were married in this house. Audrey was proud to refer to herself as "An Old Timer" and liked to spend many hours talking about the "good old days". Audrey belonged to the Trinity Lutheran Church and taught Sunday school for many years. She was a member of the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool and Agricultural Society as well as a director of Farm Girls Camp until that program ended. Audrey was one of the directors of the Senior Citizens tea (the day before the fair) and helped with the arts, crafts, flower and vegetable section of the fair since 1972. Audrey was also a chartered member of the Sweet Adelines. Audrey had many interests including counted cross stitching, quilting (belonging to the quilting club at the Trinity Lutheran Church) knitting (donating many pairs of handmade mittens for charity), and gardening (with flowers being her specialty). She also spent countless hours baking for her children and grandchildren. A public visitation took place on Sunday, January 19, 2014, from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan, SK. A Funeral Service followed on Monday, January 20, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Estevan, SK, with Pastor Stewart Miller officiating. Interment followed in the Estevan City Cemetery. Those so wishing may make donations to the Estevan United Way or the New Estevan Regional Nursing Home in memory of Audrey. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan. Thank You The family would like to extend a special thank you to: Dr. Horri; the staff at St. Joseph's Hospital of Estevan; Home Care (especially Sherry Olson); along with numerous friends and family members (especially Sandra Leptich and Colin Bailey) who helped to care for Audrey. We would also like to extend a special thank you to: Pastor Stewart Miller of the Trinity Lutheran Church; the church choir; and the volunteers who provided such a wonderful lunch for the reception, to Hall Funeral Services for their compassion, help, and support. Also thanks to family and friends for flowers, food and donations in memory of Audrey.
