Evelyn Jessie Collin
October 20, 1927 – September 27, 2017

 Evelyn Jessie (nee Harvey) Collin of Humboldt, SK, passed away at Humboldt District Hospital on Wednesday, September 27, 2017. She was 89 years of age. Evelyn was one of life’s special souls. She was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and friend who left a joyous mark on the lives of those she touched as she went smiling and laughing through life. She was born to Robert and Augusta (nee Chantler) Harvey at their home near Kildrum, SK. Evelyn grew up there and attended school at Kildrum, then completed Grade 12 at Nutana Collegiate in Saskatoon, SK. She then trained to be a telephone operator in Saskatoon, and accepted a position in that occupation in Humboldt. Evelyn met Robert Collin and they were married on October 22, 1951, at St. Augustine Parish in Humboldt. They began their life together on the Collin family farm near Peterson, SK. Over the next 12 years, Evelyn and Robert were blessed with five children, one daughter and four sons, however, one son died in infancy. They worked side-by-side on their mixed-farm operation. Evelyn loved gardening and baking, and was famous for her homemade buns. She also enjoyed reading, travelling, crocheting and doing cross-stitch. In addition, Evelyn kept busy following and enjoying all the activities her children and grandchildren were involved with. In March 1986, she and Robert retired from farming and moved to Humboldt. They relocated to Caleb Village in 2011. Over the years, Evelyn was a member of the ACW ladies group, and active in St. Andrew’s Anglican Church. Evelyn will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her four children, nine grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren: Janet (Dave) Runge of Cold Lake, AB, and family, Michael Runge (Joanna), and Crystal (Mark) Agar and children Ethan, Benjamin and Jacob, all of Calgary, AB; Brian (Donna) Collin of Saskatoon, SK, and family, Tanya (Ricky) Cuthbert and son Theodore, Janelle (Ryan) Paproski and children Mara, Aayla and Kanan, and Breanne Collin (Michael), all of Saskatoon, SK; Mervin (Annette) Collin of Peterson, SK, and family, Lisa Collin of Saskatoon, SK, Sarah (Catlynn) Kramer and children Vaughn and Maxwell of Ottawa, ON, Leanne Collin (Greg), and Christa Collin, all of Saskatoon, SK; and Daryl Collin (Sherry) of Bruno, SK; one brother and one sister: Bob (Theresa) Harvey and Doris Bieber, all of Saskatoon, SK; sister-in-law, Thora Harvey of Fairmont, BC; and by numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Collin (2011); infant son, Brent Collin (1961); infant grandchild, Crystal Runge (1976); parents, Robert and Augusta (nee Chantler) Harvey; one sister, Joan Bieber; one brother, Geoffrey Harvey; and by numerous extended family members. The Funeral Service was held at St. Andrew's Anglican Church, Humboldt, on Saturday, September 30, 2017, at 10:00 a.m., officiated by Fr. Matteo Carboni. Others taking part were: Ethan Agar, cross bearer and server; Christa Collin and Crystal Agar, scripture readers; Lisa Collin, Psalm reader; Janet Runge, Brian Collin, Mervin Collin and Daryl Collin, gift bearers; Tanya Cuthbert and Sarah Kramer, eulogists; Ron and Starr Basset, memorial table attendants. The pallbearers were Michael Runge, Crystal Agar, Tanya Cuthbert, Janelle Paproski, Lisa Collin, and Leanne Collin. The honorary pallbearer was Breanne Collin. Interment followed at St. Agnes Roman Catholic Cemetery, Peterson, SK. Memorial donations may be directed to the St. Andrews Anglican Church or Humboldt District Hospital Foundation Spiritual Care or General Equipment Fund.

This Notice Is Courtesy Of
Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel - Humboldt, Saskatchewan
(306-682-4114)