Charles Francis Patience

Charles Francis Patience, late of Moose Jaw, SK and formerly of Bethune, SK, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Wednesday, September 2nd, 2015 at the age of 99 years.  Left to cherish his memory are his children: Brenda Boos, Norma (Stuart) McLennan and Doug (Patti) Patience; his very special grandchildren: Heather (Evan) Laturnas, Jeff Boos, Jane (Remi) Poissant, Billy and Haley (Braiden Quinn) Garrett; his cherished great-grandchildren: Jenna and Bree Poissant, and Sarah and Owen Laturnas; his sisters-in-law, Shirley and Colleen Shanks; as well as many nieces and nephews and special friends.  He was predeceased by his wife, Jeanie whom he married in 1942 just three days before joining the air force; his parents, Alexander and Kate; his brother, Alexander (Ruth and Shirley); his sisters, Harriett (John) Young and Catherine (James) Crandon; his daughter-in-law, Karen Patience; and his son-in-law, Ron Boos.  Except for his time in the Canadian Air Force during World War II and a short time working in the construction industry after the war, Charlie spent his life farming in the Bethune area.  Charlie was a proud supporter of his community, holding volunteer positions on many committees over the years including the Bethune Cemetery Committee that he chaired for over 25 years.  He was a self-taught and accomplished carpenter.  He designed and built many pieces of furniture for family and friends.  He had a love of horses, and as a hobby he painted and harnessed ceramic horses, fashioning the harnesses to exactly replicate the way they were harnessed in the early 1900s.  He lived independently in Bethune until he was 96 when he moved to Moose Jaw.  Charlie was one of those people that friends and neighbours always knew they could call on when they needed a helping hand.  Charlie’s last request to his family and friends was, “Be happy for me”.  Interment will take place at a private family graveside service.  A Eulogy and Time of Fellowship for family and friends will take place on Friday, October 2nd, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in the Bethune Community Hall.  Those so wishing may make a donation in Charlie’s name to the Bethune Cemetery Fund c/o Donna Hehir, Bethune, SK, S0G 0H0.  Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane.  James Murdock, Funeral Director 306-693-4550