Martin Philander Tysdal

Martin Philander Tysdal, son of Orville and Hazel (McCargar) Tysdal, passed away on Saturday, June 4th, 2016 at Coteau Range Manor in Avonlea, SK at the age of 97 years.  Martin was born in Moose Jaw on October 20th, 1918.  He was predeceased by his parents; wife, Audrey; sisters, Ruth Jaques and Genevieve Blager; and brothers, Elmer and Orville Jr.  Martin leaves to mourn, his children: Sandra (David) Warnock of Moose Jaw, David (Margaret) of Sherwood Park, AB, Murray (Peggie) of Briercrest, SK, and Kathryn (Bob) Longman of Blind Bay, BC; grandchildren: Sarah, Jonathan, Becky, Kim, Jason, Brent, Jeff, Mark, Matthew, Kerri and their families, which includes 16 great-grandchildren; brother, Daryl (Sue) Tysdal; sisters-in-law, Doris Sawchuk and Bonnie Ingeberg; brother-in-law, Larry (Carol) Boan; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.  Martin grew up on the family farm 2 ½ miles west of Briercrest, where he lived from age 1.  He married Audrey Boan in 1942 and they displayed to family and friends a 72 year marriage where each was completely devoted to the other.  When they retired from active farming they had a home built in Briercrest, which they enjoyed for many years.  After 88 years in one community, it became necessary to move to Mulberry Estates in Moose Jaw.  Besides Audrey, his family was the most important thing in his life and that extended to all the Tysdal family.  He attended every annual Tysdal Family Reunion including last year’s 95th, where he was specially honoured.  The last months of his life were spent at Coteau Range Manor in Avonlea.  Martin was a member of Knox Presbyterian Church in Briercrest and faithful in attendance and service.  The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, July 8th, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. in Moose Jaw Funeral Home.  Pastor Barry Holtslander will officiate and a private family interment will take place at Sunset Cemetery.  Flowers are gratefully declined.  As an expression of sympathy, donations in Martin’s name may be made to the Briercrest and District Museum, Box 216, Briercrest, SK S0H 0K0, Knox Presbyterian Church c/o Treasurer, Box 2218, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 7T2 or to St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church, 80 High St E, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 0B8.  Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane.  Todd Sjoberg, Funeral Director 306-693-4550