Friday, May 7, 2021

 Irvin David Klein
November 24, 1946 - May 6, 2021


It is with deep sorrow, and much love, that we mourn the passing of our dear Father, Brother, Grandfather, Uncle and Friend, Irvin David Klein, 74, of Eatonia, Saskatchewan, who passed away on May 6, 2021. He passed away in Kindersley Regional Hospital due to chronic health conditions. 

Irvin was born in Eatonia, SK to Tobias and Emilie Klein. He grew up with his siblings Anne, Helmut, Alma, Alfred, Hilda, and Ella. As a teen, he loved spending his time on his family farm, and as he got older, this sparked his passion for farming. 

In his late 20`s he met his former wife Betty-Lou of Eatonia SK. In Sept 1980 they had started a family, complete with Kimberley (Brad Francis) Faulds of Kindersley SK, and Miranda (Marvin) Sunderland of Cluny, AB. As a family they loved camping, fishing, bowling, and the outdoors. Irvin loved family gatherings and was always up for a game of cards. Being a kind and dependable father was of the utmost importance to Irvin and he certainly did not disappoint when it came to wholeheartedly loving his family. 

In addition to his former partner Betty- Lou, daughters Kimberley & Brad (Eliana-Mai & Owen), Miranda & Marvin (Oliver and Nathan), Irvin is survived by his Sister Ella (Harold) Martin of Lethbridge, SK, and numerous, nieces, nephews, cousins. He was preceded by his parents Tobias and Emilie Klein, siblings Anne (Alfred) Kelm, Helmut (Agnes) Klein, Alfred Klein, Alma (Hilmer) Elsasser, and Hilda (David) Youck.

Due to the circumstances, a private service was held with Pastor Lynne Resch officiating. In Lieu of flowers please send memorial donations to Cystic Fibrosis of Canada. 

Courtesy the Kindersley Community Funeral Home & Crematorium

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Noreen Carol (Punter) Nagel 
September 30, 1946 - January 15, 2021

Noreen Carol (Punter) was born to Les and Effie Punter on Sept 30, 1946 in Eatonia, Saskatchewan. She was the youngest of two children, Dennis being her older brother. They were raised in the Mantario area and attended school in both Mantario and Eatonia. Following graduation in 1965, Noreen married Erwin Chris Nagel. 

Chris and Noreen lived and farmed south of Eatonia. In 1975, their daughter Laurie Dawn was born. Noreen stayed home to raise their daughter and was a big part of the farm running for parts, moving equipment and making sure no one went hungry. She was an accomplished seamstress, baker and avid gardener, she definitely had a green thumb. Noreen’s faith played a large role in her life, and she was a member of St Paul’s Lutheran Church in Eatonia for all of her married life. She taught Sunday School, was an active member of ELW and sang in the church choir. Chris and Noreen both loved to camp, fish and travel. In retirement, they were finally able to take a tour to Nashville, a trip they had both wanted to take for years. 

In 2009, Chris passed away and Noreen found herself wanting to live in town. She purchased a home, and settled into life as an Eatonia resident. She enjoyed the down sized yard, and the chance to walk to the neighbors rather than drive. This move also made it possible for Noreen to live out a dream of visiting England and France and reconnect with some distant family. 

Failing health prompted another move closer to more medical facilities and another group of wonderful people. Noreen settled into Caleb Place in Kindersley, and quickly adjusted to an easier life. She loved the residents, staff, food, activities and amenities that Caleb offered. Unfortunately, life threw her one more curveball and another move took her to Pioneer House in Lloydminster. It meant leaving her beloved friends and neighbors but moved her a lot closer to Laurie, Darren and her 3 grandchildren, Jenna, Cash and Carson. The grandchildren always brought a huge smile to Noreen’s face, and she continued to feed them candy and licorice at every chance as well as follow them around watching their numerous and various sports. The move also opened up opportunity to partake in some activities that she had not had easy access to in the past. She attended many music concerts, dinner theaters, jamborees and loved getting out to Laurie’s place, which was so much closer. She made a great circle of friends, and was loved dearly by all of the staff at Pioneer House. 

On January 15, 2021, Noreen peacefully passed away at her home in Lloydminster, Alberta. She is survived by her daughter, Laurie (Darren) Bowman, her 3 grandchildren: Jenna, Cash and Carson Bowman, her brother Dennis (Linda) Punter and her sister-in-law Elvira Nagel. She had many wonderful nieces, nephews and close friends. She was predeceased by her husband Erwin “Chris” Nagel, her parents Les and Effie Punter, father-in-law Christian Nagel, mother-in-law Katherina Nagel, brothers-in-laws Carl Nagel, John Nagel, Edwin Nagel and Otto Wormsbecker, sisters-in-law Gertrude Nagel, Kathy Nagel and Victoria Wormsbecker. 

"Rest easy, Mom. Your journey was full of love and you will be dearly missed."

Due to COVID Restrictions there will be a Private Graveside Service held for Noreen at this time. Donations in Noreen's name may be made to Eatonia Oasis Living, Box 217, Eatonia, SK S0L 0Y0. 


Courtesy the Kindersley Community Funeral Home & Crematorium