Ole Korbo

Ole Korbo was born on the family farm near Coronach, SK on March 5th, 1926.  He passed peacefully at the Regina General Hospital on March 25th, 2013 with his family by his side.  The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 30th, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. in Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane, Moose Jaw, SK with Pastor Doug Lutz officiating.  He attended High Crest School in the Coronach area.  Ole married Mabel (Lorraine) Korbo on April 6th, 1953.  He purchased the High Crest School, moved it to their farm, renovated it and raised their family in their new home.  He drove a school bus for many years.  There was an advantage to having dad as your school bus driver.  You were sure dad would not leave without you in the morning.  Ole farmed near Coronach until his “retirement” in 1996.  He was active in the farm for several years after his “retirement”.  Ole and Lorraine retired to Elbow Saskatchewan.  Ole was active in the Elbow Service Club and more recently the Elbow Friendship (Seniors) Club which he rarely missed.  Ole and Lorraine were part of the Bethel Lutheran Church congregation in Elbow.  Ole’s hobbies included bird watching, golf and miniature trains.  He set himself apart from others his age through his early adoption of computer technology.  Family was immensely important to him.  Through Facebook, Skype, the latest cell phone and email he has maintained constant contact with all his relatives and friends.  His Facebook posts will be missed by many.  He was predeceased by his mother, Beatrice and father, George; brothers, Arthur Korbo and George Korbo; and sister, Marie Fairbrother.  Ole is survived by his brothers, Anton (Louise) Korbo and Otto (Isabel) Korbo.  Ole is survived by Mabel (Lorraine) Korbo, his wife of almost 60 years.  He is also survived by their seven loving children: Brad (Nancy) Korbo, Kathy Korbo (Kevin), Robert (Molly) Korbo, Linda Jacobs, Sally (Ron) Matt, Tracy Korbo and Chris Fairbrother.  The Lord said “to go forth and multiply” which Ole and Lorraine have.  Ole Korbo is survived by 21 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild on the way.  As an expression of sympathy, donations in Ole’s name may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 61B Ross St. W., Moose Jaw, SK S6H 2M2.  Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane.  James Murdock, Funeral Director. 693-4550.