Mary Reveley Lindgren 1917 - 2013 On Tuesday, July 2, 2013, Mary Lindgren passed away in Estevan at the age of 95 years. Mary was born on September 30, 1917. They lived at the Brick Yard her Dad fired the kilns in Summer and was a teamster and dray man in Winter. They had a garden a cow and some chickens carrying water for all from springs. Her mother ran a boarding house and served dinner to men from town. Mary and Bill attended Valley View school for their first eight grades and went to church and Sunday School at St. Paul's United church. They visited at Uncle George and Auntie Fanny's , Barbara and Mary were like sisters. Christmas was celebrated at their house and New Years at Uncle Albert and Auntie Raes. In 1931 her Dad had the house moved up to the 500 block of Perkins Street. Mary was awarded the General Proficiency prize in Grade 11 and 12. She belonged to CGIT and was a Girl Guide from Tenderfoot up to District Captain. She conducted camps at Carlyle Lake for several years, was introduced to Lord Tweedsmuir in 1936 and saw King George V1 and Queen Elizabeth in 1939. After Graduating she attended Miss Helen Brookes' Business College. This was during the depression so she was helped by Uncle George and Auntie Fanny. She delivered a quart of milk a day to the Brookes home for $3.00/month and paid $5.00/month plus books. Her first bookkeeping job was at Mr. Mitchell's grocery store where her Mother worked when she first came to Canada, receiving $25.00/month half cash and half credit. She met Ted at the Hitchcock Community Hall. Ted was acting in a play "Yimmy Yohnson's Yob" (he was Jimmy Johnson) put on by Rasmussen school. Next she worked at the Sask. Honey Co-op in Yorkton doing accounting, starting wage was 20 cents/hour. On Jan. 2, 1940 she started working for the R.M of Estevan # 5.On April 1, 1944 she was appointed Acting Municipal Secretary, took the course by correspondence and attained a Class A certificate. Ted enlisted in the Canadian Army on December 3, 1942 so they were married December 24, 1942 by candlelight, in front of the fireplace at the United Church Manse. Milford and Inez Lindgren were their attendants and Eric Sandstrom was chauffeur.While Ted was away Kenneth Murray Lindgren was born and died with neither Ted nor Mary seeing him. Her parents took care of the funeral. In 1944 she started working at the Municipal office again and was there until Ted returned. They wrote letters and sent parcels regularly. When he returned they decided to farm and moved onto a farm right next to his parents, they farmed for thirty years raising crops, cattle and Cocker Spaniels, fifteen in the old house and fifteen in the new one. August 17, 1947 Audrey Joan was born, and January 8, 1951 Leslie Murray followed. He was a lovely and very good baby but to their deep sorrow passed away in his crib on July 13, 1951.They immediately made application to adopt a baby boy, Oct. 3, 1952 they went to Regina and Gordon won them over and came home to complete their family. When Audrey and Gordon were going to View Hill School they had to take them and pick them up so Harold Whyte told Ted they needed a part time bookkeeper and Mary was hired in 1958, where she worked until 1978. Church was always an important part of life, Snaasen Ladies Aid, and ELW at Trinity offered a chance to bake for funeral lunches, World Day of Prayer, etc. Ted was active in the Credit Union and both were active in the Farmer's Union, and other organizations. They sold the farm in 1977 and moved to Henry Street, built a new home, volunteered and travelled. They cherished time with their grandchildren, who they loved dearly. They graciously entertained many friends and relatives now that time, and space allowed. Mary moved to Trinity Tower and Hillview Manor, where she loved the fellowship and fun. MAY GOD BLESS OUR MEMORY OF MARY Mary is survived by her daughter, Audrey (Wayne) Shelstad; grandchildren, Ken (Allison) Shelstad, Cary Shelstad, Ryan Shelstad, Denny Bonny, Amanda (Jeremy) Norenberg, Kristian Lindgren, Gabriella Lindgren, and Oliver Lindgren; 10 great grandchildren; daughter in law, Nordica Lindgren; sister in law, Gladys Lindgren; special friend, Lois Suttcliffe; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends.She was predeceased by her husband, Ted Lindgren; son, Gordon; parents, Jack and Jane Murray; 2 infant sons, Kenneth and Leslie; brother, William Noel (Edie) Murray. Funeral Service was held on Friday, July 5, 2013, at 2:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Estevan, with Pastor Martin Olson officiating. Interment followed in the Estevan City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Trinity Lutheran Church or a charity of one's choice in memory of Mary. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.
