Mervin Emil Schenk of Moose Jaw, SK., passed away suddenly and peacefully on Friday, February 22nd, 2019 at the Regina General Hospital surrounded by his family.
He was the oldest of four children. Mervin was predeceased by his mother, Olive and father, Emil Schenk. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 58 years, Ruth; sons, Ronald, David (Christine) and Curtis (Tracy); daughter in law, Marcia and Ethan’s mother, Crystal; grandchildren: Kevin, Hayley, Ethan, Ryan and Nicholas; great granddaughter, Evia; sisters, Fay (Bill) Murphy, Carol Martynook (Roger) and Bev (Dave) Crifero. Sisters in law, Joan (Larry) Staples and Jean (Jon) Bonk as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Mervin was a member of the Moose Jaw Police Force for 36 years. He loved his work and the camaraderie of his work mates. Mervin was a farm boy at heart, raised on the family farm at Blue Hill and loved spending time with his family and friends.
A Time of Fellowship for Family and Friends will be held on Saturday, May 4th, 2019 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Social Hall at St. Andrew’s United Church, 60 Athabasca St E, Moose Jaw, SK. Flowers are gratefully declined. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Mervin’s name may be made to The Regina General Hospital Neonatal Unit General Donations 1400 – 14th Ave. Regina, SK S4P 0W5.
Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Todd Sjoberg, Funeral Director 306-693-4550 www.moosejawfuneralhome.com
