Shirley Sovdi December 18, 1948 - March 8, 2013 The family of Shirley Sovdi sadly announces her passing on Friday, March 8, 2013 at the age of 64 years. Shirley is survived by her husband, Cliff; children, Susan (James) Thompson, Shawn (Stephanie) Sovdi; daughter-in-law, Michelle Sovdi; grandchildren, Braden, Josh, Cody, Dylan, Tairyn, Dustin, Jessica, Catherine, Olivia, Deagan, Leland, and Meadow; brothers, Ed (Verna) Fosen, Lyle Fosen, Donald Fosen, Bob Braaten, and John Nylin; sisters, Shannon (Bruce) Vanderloh, Shelly (Wes) Lasante, and Margo Johnson; uncle, Tilden Nylin; mother-in-law, Alta Peterman; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sons, Darren Sovdi (June 2012) and Darwin Sovdi (February 2013); parents, Clynard Nylin and Muriel Martel; grandmother, Katherine Fallis. A public visitation took place on Thursday, March 14 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan. A Funeral Service was held on Friday, March 15 at 1:00 p.m. from the Church of God, Estevan, with Pastor Scott Harrison officiating. Interment followed in Souris Valley Memorial Gardens. If friends so desire, donations can be made to the New Estevan Regional Nursing Home in memory of Shirley. Arrangements entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan. Thank You We, Shirley's family, would like to extend our sincere appreciation for the heartfelt kindness expressed during this difficult time. For the flowers, cards, food, phone calls, prayers, visits, kind words, donations and other gifts; we say thank you, it was greatly appreciated and always arrived at just the right moment. Thank you to Dr. Christie and the Unit 3F nurses at the Regina General Hospital for their tremendous care, her dearest friends Kay Hemus, Gloria Bourassa, Dee Armstrong and Kelly Harrison who went above and beyond, Pastor Scott Harrison for his support, Pastor Walter Engel and the Estevan Church of God, family and friends who gave tribute at the service and beautifully captured the wonderful person that she was. Special thanks to Tairyn Thompson who made 200 cupcakes for the luncheon, Grandma would have been so proud! And finally, we once again thank Hall Funeral Services for their genuine care, assistance and professional service. Mom was a one of a kind lady that taught us so much about life and blessed us beyond measure. We feel privileged to have had one so special in our lives. Her incredible example will remain within us as a legacy and for that we are thankful. Even though she has left us for a while, the faith she demonstrated, her love, strength, tenacity, grace, sense of humour, kindness and compassion will continue on through each one of us until we meet her again. From our hearts - Shirley's Family.
