Dorothy May Tuplin

Dorothy May Tuplin (nee Hannah) passed away peacefully at Providence Place in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan on April 28th, 2012 and went to be with her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.  Dorothy, known affectionately by many as “Dot”, was born September 16th, 1926 in Tuxford hospital and was raised on a farm north of Marquis.  She attended Westlake School and then graduated from Central Collegiate in Moose Jaw.  She trained as a Lab Technician at Providence Hospital and worked in Regina, Chilliwack and Moose Jaw.  She married the love of her life, Lloyd, on December 22nd, 1950 and they resided on their farm which was situated 10 miles east of Moose Jaw.  Dorothy is survived by her children: Scott (Joyce) of Pilot Butte, MargoMelby (Mark) of Regina, Joan Klotz (Fred) of Naples, Florida, Dale (Carol) of Moose Jaw, MerleTuplin of Regina, and Glen (Donna-Joy) of Medicine Hat, AB; and her many precious grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  She is also survived by her sister, Leone (Lee) Langner of Ottawa, ON; as well as sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.  Dorothy was predeceased by her beloved husband, Lloyd, only 6 months ago; she was also predeceased by her parents, Allan and Mary Hannah; her sisters: Margaret, Gladys, and Clara; her brothers: Lloyd and Harold (killed in World War II), Lowell and Cecil.  Dorothy wrote a few thoughts about things that meant the most to her: “I have always loved the prairies with the beautiful sunsets, and deep blue skies.  The simplicity of farm life (as it used to be) was a special pleasure in spite of all the work.  My salvation as a very young girl, and the gradual and continuing growth in the love of the Lord is miraculous for a sinner such as I.  I love the beautiful hymns of the church, the worship services, and study of God’s Word.  Fellowship with God’s people is so special.  The love of family members is tremendous!  The grandchildren are a great joy!  I have very special memories of my own childhood as well as of the childhood of each of our 6 children.  I praise the Lord for the life He has allowed me to live in this world!”  The family wishes to thank the staff at Providence Place for care provided for Dorothy and the support to our family.  A Service Celebrating Dorothy’s Life will be held on Saturday, May 5th, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. in Moose Jaw Alliance Church, Thatcher Drive & 9th Ave. N.W.  A private family interment will take place at Chamberlain Cemetery at a later date. Rev. Wayne Boldt will officiate.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alliance Missions c/o Moose Jaw Alliance Church, 14 Neslia Place, Moose Jaw, SK S6J 1M9, Every Home For Christ, P.O. Box 3636, Guelph, ON N1H 7S2 or to a charity of your choice.  Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Todd Sjoberg, Funeral Director. 693-4550.