Obituary of Henry Bort

BORT - Mr. Henry Bort, resident of Yorkton, beloved husband of Drusilla Bort, passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 17, 2006. He was 80 years of age. Henry Bort was born on October 31, 1925 in the Springside district of Saskatchewan; a son of Adolph and Edith (nee Kriger) Bort. He was raised on the family farm and schooled in Springside. As a young man, Henry remained at home to help his parents. On June 10, 1948 he was united in marriage to Drusilla Kaping. The couple farmed in the Springside district until 1953, when they moved to Yorkton, where they have since resided. While in Yorkton, Henry took up the sheet metal trade. He was employed at various businesses over the next thirty-three years, among them: Federal Building (1953-54), Carter Plumbing (1956-1969), Hancock Plumbing (1970- 1978), Jerry's Plumbing (1978-1981), Economy Plumbing (1982-1984), and at ML Plumbing (1985 - 1986). Following his retirement, Henry kept busy by doing custodial work for the Yorkton School Unit from 1987 until his complete retirement in 1990. In 1959, Henry had been baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church by Pastor Propp. He had also served on Church Counsel, was a Deacon & Trustee, and enjoyed singing in the church choir. Henry also enjoyed many personal interests: a member of the Yorkton Horseshoe Club, he enjoyed sports such as hockey, pool, ball, curling, football and bowling. His hobbies included: gardening, puzzles, crafts, building bird houses, lanterns & clocks, fishing, camping, and just about anything which kept his idle hands busy. Henry was also a solid family man, he loved spending time with his grandchildren. Predeceased by his parents and all his siblings: Lawrence & Alfred Bort, Ruth Kelly, Evelyn Larson & Lorraine Nordby. Henry leaves to mourn his passing and to cherish his memory: his wife of 58 years, Drusilla; two sons: Ron (Margie) of Saskatoon, and Martin (Donna) of North Vancouver; grandchildren: Trina (Stephen) of Fort McMurray, Rhonda of Edmonton, Colton & Stephanie of Saskatoon, and Richelle (Xavier) & Kelli of North Vancouver; great grandchildren: Nolan, Joseph and Sylvie; a sister-in-law, Mildred Bort of Springside; nieces and nephews, and his many other relatives and friends. The funeral service was held on Thursday, September 21, 2006 from St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Yorkton. Rev. Fred Schneider officiated. Deb Wilkinson gave the eulogy. The organist, Carla Laycock led the congregation in the singing of the hymns 'Amazing Grace', 'Softly & Tenderly', and 'How Great Thou Art'. Soloist, Norm Graf sang 'Just a Closer Walk With Thee'. The interment took place in the Springside Cemetery with Richelle & Kelli Bort, Xavier Figueroa, Colton and Stephanie Inglehart and Koreen Hood serving as the casketbearers. Arrangements were in care of Bailey's Funeral Home. Service Information Thursday, September 21st, 2006 2:00pm, St. Paul's Lutheran Church Interment Details Springside Town Cemetery