It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mom, Jeannette Faye Osberg, who left us peacefully on February 22nd, 2025, surrounded by her family. She touched the lives of everyone who knew her with kindness, love, and compassion.
Mom was born in Kelvington, SK, to David and Peggy Evans (Robinson), and was the second oldest of five siblings. She grew up on the family farm, tending to chickens, cows, and her all-time favourite task: picking rocks. Mom received her schooling in Kelvington before venturing out into the world, attending Teachers College in Brandon, MB. She taught in Moose Lake and Lynn Lake, MB, where she met the love of her life, Ozzie (Erland) Osberg. They married and were blessed with two children, David and Trina.
Seeking a new adventure, they purchased the Keeler Hotel in Keeler, SK, in 1976, and raised their family there until 1985. Mom adored Keeler, cherishing the great memories and the amazing friends who became like family.
After selling the Keeler Hotel in 1985, they moved to Moose Jaw, where Mom lived until her passing. Throughout her life, Mom worked at many places, including Sears, Canada Packers, and, finally, Valley View Centre.
A woman of many talents and interests, Mom had a deep love for her yard, spending much of her summer tending to her garden and flowers. Her backyard was as beautiful as Crescent Park on a rainy year, always filled with hollyhocks, lilies, tulips, petunias, roses, and marigolds. One of her favourite pastimes was sitting back with a coffee and a smoke, watching the birds visit her feeder while admiring the beauty of her garden.
Mom was passionate about many hobbies: reading recipe books, sewing, painting, collecting China, baking, and travelling with Dad to various destinations. Above all, she found joy in spending time with family and friends.
She loved every branch of her family tree. Being a wife, mother, and grandmother was her greatest joy. She spent countless hours cheering on Dave’s hockey and Trina’s figure skating, and later, attending her grandson’s hockey games. She spoiled her grandchildren with love, always making time for ice cream, trips to the water park, or a burger at Burger King.
On March 8, 2022, Mom embraced the role of Great Grandmother with pride and joy. GG’s bond with little Rebecca Jeannette was immediate and special.
Mom will never be forgotten. She had a sparkle in her eye, a fiery personality, and the unique ability to turn any dull moment into an unforgettable commotion. She entered a room with a cheerful “Howdyyyyyy!” and left with her signature “Toodle-loo!”
Mom was predeceased by her parents, David and Peggy (Robinson) Evans, and her infant brother, Roger. She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Ozzie (Erland); her children, David (Jenn) and Trina (Tom); grandchildren Darien (Teisha), David “Evan,” Kierin, Kyllar, Trace, and Lauryn; as well as her great-granddaughter Rebecca Jeannette. She is also lovingly remembered by her sister Gloria (Garth), brothers Ivor and Glen (Theresa), brothers-in-law Wayne Osberg, and Brian Osberg, and numerous nieces, and great-nieces and nephews.
We would like to express our deepest gratitude to the nurses and doctors at Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital in Moose Jaw, the Cardiac Care Unit at Regina General Hospital, and the staff at the Moose Jaw Special Care Home for their compassion and exceptional care.
A Celebration of Jeannette’s life will take place on Monday, March 3, 2025 at 2:00pm at Zion United Church, 423 Main St N, Moose Jaw, SK. Della Ferguson will officiate. Interment will take place at Kelvingrove Cemetery at a later date.
In living memory of Jeannette, a memorial planting will be made by W.J. Jones & Son Ltd. Please sign the memorial register at website: www.wjjonesandson.com (Obituaries). Dayna Chamberlain – Funeral Director
