John Allen Blair passed away at the age of 87 on Wednesday, January 19th, 2022. He was born on March 21st, 1934 in Mazenod, SK to Irish immigrant parents Andrew and Elizabeth (Lizzie) Blair. He was the youngest sibling of Nellie, Bill, George and Joe. His family built a homestead south of Coderre, SK in 1927.
They started raising cattle and horses and transitioned into wheat farming. Following his grade 8 graduation John continued to work the farm, now in a full time roll, as his father Andrew had passed away. The farm was then carried on by Bill and John.
John loved farming. In later years following the harvest John and his mom Lizzie would move into Moose Jaw for the Winter and await the arrival of Spring. During their time living in Moose Jaw, John took up square dancing where he met his future wife Kay (Forder) and married her in 1974.
John was loved, well respected and could carry on a conversation with anyone. His word was his bond and a handshake held weight.
He will be missed and survived by his step daughter Doreen Blair; grand daughter June-Ann (Curtis) DuMont and their children Irene, Eli and Oliver; stepson Hank (Peggy) Forder; grand daughter Jennifer (Greg) Martuo and her children Olivia and Raylene and her son Wyatt; grandsons David and Michael (Crystal) and their daughters Hayley and Hannah; niece Betty (Norman) Briggs; great nieces and nephew Wesley, Tammy, Donna, Terri and Vonda and all their children; and great nephew Adam (Tara) Blair and his children Jackson and Brooklyn.
In lieu of a funeral, at John's request, there will be a graveside service at the Coderre cemetery in the Spring. TBD
In living memory of John, a memorial planting will be made by W.J. Jones & Son Funeral Home. Please sign the memorial register at website: www.jonesparkview.com (Obituaries). Dayna Chamberlain, Funeral Director
