Ben Folk

It is with much love and sadness, that the family of Ben Folk announces his passing on January 22, 2023 at the age of 91 years.

Ben was predeceased by infant twins Michael & Michelle; his son Perry; parents John & Josie Folk; and his siblings: Jake, Rosella, Roy, Ed, Anne and Bill.

He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 66 years, Sylvia; and their children: Kevin Folk (Leslie Epp), Dawne (Quienten) Domes and Colin Folk (Carole Vogel); grandchildren: Zack Maas (Heather Statz), Jhett Folk, Mitchell Folk (Shannon Fitzpatrick), Josie Garagan (Wyatt), Olivia Folk (Rojs Zukas), Ethan Domes (Bayley Farr), Ben Folk (Sabrina Segovia) Tyler Domes and Mya Folk; great grandchildren: Vaida, Rykr and Sebastian Maas, Ellie and Beau Zukas; and his siblings: Ray Folk, Ken (Norma) Folk, Martha (Harry) Robertson.

A Funeral Service was held on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. from St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church, Weyburn, SK with celebrant Fr. Amado Canaveral. Honorary Pallbearers were Ben's grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Urn Bearers were Ethan and Tyler Domes. Funeral luncheon followed the service at McKenna Hall, 317 – 3rd Street NE, Weyburn, SK.  Interment will be held at a later date at Hillcrest Cemetery, Weyburn, SK. 

For those wishing to attend virtually, please follow the live stream video by opening Ben’s memorial page on RD Family Funeral Chapel’s website starting at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 28, 2023.

 In lieu of flowers, for family and friends so wishing, charitable donations in memory of Ben may be made to the Weyburn Group Home Society, Box 1165, Weyburn, SK, S4H 2L5.

The core beliefs and strong family values, which Ben lived by, were forged in his humble beginnings.  He was the fourth of 10 children in a farm setting in the Benson area.  Any references he made to those days, illustrated how proud and happy he was to have had that loving upbringing.  Naturally, in that environment, the “Good-Of-The-Family” was a priority, and often times the older siblings would have to help the younger ones, as they all pitched in and worked towards the family aim.  This is where strong work ethics were developed in all the children. 

In adulthood, when Ben had kids of his own, he was a noted hard worker.  He was willing and capable of working long, long hours; often holding two jobs at a time.  Eventually, Ben’s “sideline” business, as a sanitation truck operator, had grown to the point where he needed to make it his sole occupation.  This move didn’t seem to come with any less hours however.  Good thing for Ben, he loved working hard and long.  Ben loved people, and people loved him back.  He was the unassuming man-about-town who everybody knew. Much of his appeal was in his playful nature.  Why give a boring straight answer, when a smart-alec response could do the trick?  And….he loved receiving a witty answer back. Ben was a proud member of the Elks Club, as well as a standard fixture at Weyburn’s curling and golf clubs.  He enjoyed tv sports (especially Roughies, Jays & Leafs).  Music was another love of his, especially Johnny Cash. Ben loved partying.  Often he, his 6-string and his “close-enough“ lyrics were the life of the party. An impromptu performer such as that already possesses an element of “cool” that not every strummer has. 

Two Benisms; 1.) a beer is good for the circulation, a shot of whiskey is good for the heart, a shot of drambuie is good for digestion and a shot of “Red, Red, Wine”, cuz it makes the grandkids giggle when I sing it. [Then it gets pointed out to Ben that it’s not even noon yet!]  2.) As a sought after lead in curling circles, his philosophy as lead was, “throw 2, sweep 6, keep your mouth shut”. 

The main loves of Ben’s life were his wife of 66 years, Sylvia,  And his children, grandchildren & great- grandchildren.    “For-The-Good-Of-The-Family” rang true throughout his long life.

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