Art Weber, late of Weyburn, SK passed away December 7, 2012, at the age of 84 years. Art was predeceased by his parents, Louis and Emily Weber; four brothers, Clarence, Don, Dave, and Rob; one sister, Lillian Endicott; two nephews, Larry and Len.

Art is survived by his loving wife, Vivian Weber,Weyburn, SK; two sons, Trent (Joanne) Weber, Winnipeg, MB, Vance (Kim) Weber, Wolseley, SK; four grandchildren, Ashley, Varrick, Bethannie, and Ella; sisters-in-law, Florence Weber, Yellow Grass, Dorothy Jacobs, Milestone, SK; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins

Art was born on the farm near Yellow Grass on May 10, 1928 the 6th and youngest child of Louis and Emily Weber.  He started his farming career when he bought land with his father in the RM of Griffin in 1945.  He lived his life as a farmer taking great pride in all that he did.  Art was very mechanically inclined.  He held a US patent for one of his inventions.  When others were in need he was always ready to support them with whatever was required.

After retiring from his first career of farming, Art focused on his secondary career of coffee row, visiting his friends every day whether in the coffee shop or in the nursing homes.  He was blessed with a quick wit and a mischievous spirit.  He enjoyed all that life had to offer.  He was able to relate to people from all backgrounds.  Art loved music and enjoyed entertaining others whether with a piano, guitar, mouth organ or song.  He always had time for his wife, his children and their spouses, his grandchildren and his numerous nieces and nephews.  

A service of remembrance for Art was held on Wednesday, December 12, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. from Grace United Church, Weyburn, SK  with Rev. M. Barnabas, officiating. Interment followed at Green Acres Cemetery, Weyburn, SK. Honorary pallbearers were “friends from coffee row and all in attendance”. Pallbearers were Harvey Anderson, Shane Dammann, Ron Endicott, Jim Halbert, Barry MacTaggart, and Blaine Tokarz.

For family and friends so wishing donations in memory of Art may be made to Grace United Church Memorial Fund, 210 3rd Street NE, Weyburn, SK S4H 0W6 or a charity of one’s choice.

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