Obituary of Jack Stumph

Jack Stumph was born on August 13, 1916 in the Stornoway district of Saskatchewan; a son of Jacob and Katherine ( nee Bartoli ) Stumph. He was Baptized and Confirmed at the Lutheran Church at Stornoway. On November 5, 1939 Jack was united in marriage to Marie Stricker. This union was blessed with three children: Shirley, Leonard and Laverne. Jack and Marie farmed in the Saltcoats district all of their lives. Jack had an interest in many things namely: his cattle and all other animals on the the farm, serving on the local school board for many years, sports including horse shoes and fishing as well as gardening and yard work. And, although farming was a means of making a living it was also his greatest interest. In the last few years Jack's age had slowed him down. Although he found the strength and time to help his family whenever needed. He had made his home at the Sacred Heart Assisted Living until recently when he entered the Yorkton Regional Health Centre. He passed away there on Sunday, December 20, 2009 at the age of 93 years. Jack was predeceased by his wife Marie in September of 2008, his son Laverne in 2008; his parents; brothers: John and his wife Martha, Dave, William, and Henry. Also his sister: Martha and her husband Alfred Schaan, Tina Busch. Mary andher husband Henry Weber. Jack leaves to cherish his memory and to celebrate his life his daughter Shirley ( Edward) Wintonyk, a son Leonard ( Heather); daughter - in - law Joyce a brother Alex (Mary), sister Clara Rothenburger; sisters - in - law Anne and Milady; brother - in - law Larry Busch. As well as grandchildren: Jaclyn, Cheryl (Steve), Catherine (Darcy), Cindy, Owen. Sherry (David), Brent (Carol) and Terry (Ellen). His great grandchildren: Cassandra, Joshua, Kendra, Christan, Matthew, Michael, Jasmine, Aleisha, Tate, Jerett, Tannyn and a great great grandson Jayden. As well as grandchildren: Jaclyn, Cheryl (Steve), Catherine (Darcy), Cindy, Owen. Sherry (David), Brent (Carol) and Terry (Ellen). His great grandchildren: Cassandra, Joshua, Kendra, Christan, Matthew, Michael, Jasmine, Aleisha, Tate, Jerett, Tannyn and a great great grandson Jayden. I've planted many a kernel of wheat, Welcomed many a morning sun. I've eaten the dust and tasted the wind, And I've gotten many a good job done. I've climbed off the tractor with dirt on my face, And pain in my weary bones, But somehow, I always can muster a grin, When I see the lights of home. Where my family waits, and the love of my life, Sets a table that's fit for a king. With her smile, and a hug, and a coffee mug, I know I have everything. As I trudge once more through the field of my years, And separate chaff from the grain. I thank the good Lord, I can say in my heart That I'd do it all over again. Service Information Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009 2:00pm, Zion Lutheran Church Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens