Harold Glenford (Carl) Somerville
Harold Glenford (Carl) Somerville, aged 83 years of Moose Jaw, SK passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 18th, 2020 with his family by his side. Carl was born in Dominion City, MB on January 17th, 1937. He spent his early years in Manitoba and enlisted in the Canadian Army in 1957, joining the Queens Own Rifles, and was honorably discharged in 1964. Carl met Eunice in 1965 and, along with her 10 children, began a life in Moose Jaw. They even added one more child to the family. Carl and Eunice raised their grandson Michael as one of their own. Carl worked at many different jobs in and around Moose Jaw. He worked at CP Rail, Valley View Centre, Security, was a driver for the Moose Jaw Trolley, and finally as a School Bus Driver. He loved looking after “His” kids while taking then to and from school. He received is nickname “Carl” from Carl Perkins, as he was an excellent guitar player. Carl was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He cherished time spent with family. The last few years were very exciting as he reunited with his sister Evelyn, meeting her five children: Richard, Brenda, Steve, James (Doc) and Janice. He also reconnected with his two sisters Linda and Judi, and his two brothers Neil and Bill. He was predeceased by his parents, James and Susan; sister, Evelyn; and brother, Neil. He also lost his beloved Eunice and children Dennis, Dwayne, Larry, Judy, Kathy, Brenda and Sharon. Carl will be lovingly remembered by: Carol (Ken), Darlene (Darrell), Dale and Debbie (Harley); grandchildren: Jim, Michael, Darrin, Chantelle, Carol-Ann, Kim, Rhonda, Debbie, Tanya, Mark, Sherri-lynn, Melissa, Shandi and Connor; brother, Bill (Cathy); sisters, Linda and Judi; sister-in-law, Faye; as well as numerous other relatives. Due to the current health situation, a Private Family Celebration will take place. The family has opened the invitation for family and friends unable to attend to watch the celebration live by clicking on the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNoMZ3J1t0Q Celebrant Dave Foley will officiate and Legion Rites will be conducted by Sharon Erickson of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #59. Flowers are gratefully declined. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Carl’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. Todd Sjoberg, Funeral Director 306-693-4550 www.moosejawfuneralhome.com
I am so sad to hear of Carl’s passing.Your family will miss you so much.I had to read this 2 times.You were such a tease,I hoped what I was reading was not true.You were Carl peti bone,the kids school bus driver and my friend and work partner in security.We had so much fun working security.Deepest sympathy to all Carl’s family.
Thank you Shirley. He glowed with pride and love for his “kids”. Debbie.
I am thinking the service for this Saturday has been changed.Please let me know when the service will be held.It is hard to think of a world without Carl in it.He always had to do things in a big way.I remember his Birthday party at the scout hall years back.
Our sympathies to Carl’s family on his passing.
Carl was always engaging and concerned about others.
He was a great neighbour and friend.