Evelyn Mildred Silzer
August 7, 1927 – August 2, 2018

Evelyn “Effie” (nee Sommer) Silzer of Quill Plains Centennial Lodge Watson, SK, passed away at her residence on Thursday, August 2, 2018. Her death occurred just five days before her 91st birthday. Evelyn was born to Henry and Anna (nee Wilkes) Sommer at Mrs. Wood’s Nursing Home in Watson on August 7, 1927. On October 10, 1951, she married Charles “Carl” Silzer. They built their home on the farm south of Watson. Evelyn was a homemaker and farmer’s wife, raising five daughters and two sons. In later, years, she worked as a part-time housekeeper at the Watson Motor Inn. Evelyn also provided janitorial services along with Carl at Sacred Heart R.C. Church in Watson. As well at that time, she looked after the altar linens and the floral displays for the church. Evelyn was a member of the CWL for 57 years, and was a woman of great faith. Her hobbies included crocheting, gardening and painting. In later years, she made rosaries for the C.W.L. which were then distributed to the Missions and others in need. Her favourite memories included trips to Disneyland, Alaska, the Maritimes, and visiting with family in Oregon and Illinois. Evelyn is survived by her seven children: Mary Ann (George) Dearing, Irene (Norbert) Gabriel, Bernadette (Randal) Schwartz, Immaculatta (Harvey) Wenger, Rose (Ron) Descalchuk, Harold (Sharon) Silzer, and Gerald (Deanna) Silzer; 21 grandchildren and their spouses; 47 great-grandchildren; brothers-and-sisters-in-law: Jake (Pat) Silzer, Frank Silzer, and Emil (Faye) Silzer; and by numerous nieces, nephews, and their families. She was predeceased by her husband, Carl Silzer; two grandsons: Curtis and Gregory; one great-grandson, Lucas; her parents, Henry and Anna (nee Wilkes) Sommer; three brothers and their spouses: Steve (Ann) Sommer, Charles (Evelyn) Sommer, and Clarence (Delores) Sommer; and by three sisters and one brother-in-law: Elizabeth Sommer, Marion (Pete) Eberli, and Lillian Sommer (in infancy). The Funeral Mass was offered at Sacred Heart R.C. Church, Watson, on Saturday, August 11, 2018, at 2:00 p.m., celebrated by Fr. Francis Akomeah and concelebrated by Fr. Daniel Muyres, OSB. Others taking part were: Kyle Gabriel, cross bearer; Dawson Gabriel and Makel Rizal, altar servers; Carol Sommer and Randal Schwartz, scripture readers; Theresa Graf, intentions; Rhonda, Trevor, Natalie, Logan and Gabriella Wilson, gift bearers; John Sommer and Arnie Sommer, ushers; Eddie Ratcliffe and Shelby Gabriel, memorial table attendants. Words of Remembrance were delivered by George Dearing. Music ministry was provided by members of the Sacred Heart Parish Choir. An honor guard was formed by members of the C.W.L. Pallbearers were Daniel Dearing, Derek Wenger, Melissa Ratcliffe, Darren Descalchuk, Steven Schwartz, Stephanie Lang, Shaun/Dillon Silzer, and Michael Gabriel. Interment followed at Sacred Heart R.C. Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church Fund.

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