Obituary of Alvin Casper Mayer

Alvin Casper Mayer, age 70, of Melville formerly from Grayson, SK, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, on July 17, 2015 at St. Peter's Hospital in Melville. Alvin, one of 8 children, was born to Peter and Annie Mayer (nee Lipinski) on December 9, 1944, on the family farm near Grayson. As a child, Alvin attended Flegel School and helped his father on the farm. Alvin married the love of his life, Elsie Duryba, in 1968. The couple farmed in the Grayson area where they raised three children: Crystal, Travis and Trent, and later welcomed three grandchildren, Rhyan, Rayden and Hanna. Alvin farmed for 20 years and also worked for Majestic Pipeline for several years. In the 80's, Alvin worked for the RM of Grayson as a Grader Operator until his retirement. Some of Alvin's favorite past times were ice fishing and hunting. In his spare time he could be found in his shop, building or fixing things for himself or his sons. In his 50's, with the assistance of Travis and Trent, he mastered the art of using a computer, which he enjoyed very much, even buying and selling items. Alvin was known for his gentle nature, kind heart and warm smile. Alvin enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren and socializing with neighbours. Alvin will forever be remembered by his devoted wife, Elsie; their sons Travis (Julie) and their children Rhyan and Rayden; Trent (Regan) and their daughter Hanna. Alvin also leaves his siblings Elizabeth (Jack) Zimmer, Aileen Zimmer, Marlene (Paul) Wormsbecker, Janet Hoedel; and in laws Marian Mayer, Ann (Gordon) Schill, George (Ruth) Duryba, John (Bettyanne) Duryba, Rose (Lloyd) Virag, Clara (Bev) Morten; and many nieces, nephews and friends who were blessed to know him. Alvin joins in heaven his loving daughter Crystal, his parents Peter and Annie Mayer, two infant siblings, mother and father in law John and Mary Duryba, brother Bill Mayer, brother in law Donald Zimmer and sister in law Kathleen Walter. Memorial donations may be made to the Parish Cemetery Fund, Box 100, Grayson, SK, S0A 1E0, or the Canadian Cancer Society, 1910 McIntyre Street, Regina, SK S4P 2R3. ~ Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near, so loved, so missed, so very dear. Service Information Friday, July 24th, 2015 3:30pm, St. Mary's R.C. Parish Cemetery - Grayson Interment Details St. Mary's R.C. Parish Cemetery - Grayson