Carol Francis Herde

Carol Francis Herde, aged 67 years of Moose Jaw, SK, passed away on Monday, September 12th, 2016.  Carol was born in Moose Jaw, SK to Freda and Orlon Saigeon on March 24th, 1949.  After high school, Carol attended Artistique Hair Design Academy where she received her hairdressing diploma and later worked as a nurse’s aide at the Providence Hospital and Extendicare.  Carol was married to Brian Herde on July 8th, 1972 after which her first priority was being a homemaker.  In 1977, their family was posted to Germany for four years, back to Moose Jaw until 1987, then on to Winnipeg, MB for 5 years where she worked part-time as a sales associate at Pennington’s, Orleans, ON in 1992, and finally home to Moose Jaw in 1993.  In 1996, Carol became Assistant Head Housekeeper at the Temple Gardens Mineral Spa.  Some years later, she owned and operated Thrifty Threads Consignors Plus with her daughter, Marsha.  Their store was at the corner of River and Main Street in Moose Jaw, SK for 3 years.  Carol leaves behind her husband of 44 years, Brian; sister, Clara (David-deceased) McDonald; son, Bradley (Lorraine) and grandchildren Steven and Amanda; daughter, Marsha and granddaughter Helayna; niece, Beverly (Jim) Heebner-Orobko; great-niece, Stephanie (Sean) Harrington and their two daughters Sarah and Allison; great-nephew, Kevin (Ashley) Heebner and their children Bella and Behr.  In keeping with Carol’s wishes, there will be no funeral service.  A Time of Visitation for Family and Friends will be held on Wednesday, September 14th, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Moose Jaw Funeral Home.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Carol’s name may be made to The Moose Jaw Humane Society, Box 1658 Station Main, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 7K7.  Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane.  James Murdock, Funeral Director 306-693-4550