Joy Irma (Maxwell) Shimek November 11, 1920-March 8, 2015. Joy passed away at Qualicum Manor, Qualicum Beach, BC where she was honoured and cared for with love and respect. Joy was predeceased by her husband, Earl James Shimek (December 27, 1912–December 20, 1993) who was born in Faith, South Dakota, US and grew up in Liberty, SK and their son, James Michael (April 9, 1946-September 25, 2013). Joy leaves a legacy of love and memories for her daughter-in-law, Janet Shimek, Airdrie, AB, daughter, Diane and Don Tobin, Parksville, BC and son, Bill and Janice Shimek, Red Deer, AB., eight grand-children, twelve great grand-children and one great-great granddaughter and an extended family that she was so proud of. Joy was the sixth child born to Fred and Ada Maxwell and grew up on Maple Knoll Farm, in Radisson, Sk. Joy had fond memories of her prairie roots and life on the farm with her seven siblings. She met the love of her life at a community dance in 1937. Earl had moved to Radisson to be the bookkeeper at the local flourmill. On September 4, 1939 Earl enlisted with the Saskatoon Light Infantry, Regimental # L1019, and arrived on the shores of Scotland on December 11, 1939. During the war years Joy stayed on the family farm to help her parents and she also volunteered in the community. Earl returned to Canada in June 1945 and they were married on August 29, 1945 at Westboro United Church in Ottawa. Earl received his discharge in February 1947 and he and Joy made Bresaylor, Sk their home for twenty-three years where they owned and operated a general store and the Post Office. They had wonderful memories of their life and friends in the area. They also farmed in the Ruddell area. In 1970 they moved to Battleford and owned and operated C&E Real Estate in North Battleford for the next seven years. They retired to Sardis BC in 1977. Joy enjoyed her many friends from the Carmen United Church Ladies group and volunteering at The Heritage Hospital. Joy and Earl enjoyed their garden and their many fruit trees and shared the bountiful harvests with family and friends. Earl loved nature and enjoyed hiking, fishing and hunting. He also golfed in the summer and bowled in the winter. They both enjoyed skating and picnicking and most of all hosting gatherings and parties for family and friends. Please join Joy and Earl’s family in Radisson, SK on Saturday, August 22, 2015 at 1100am at the Radisson Cemetery for a brief ceremony and interment of their ashes. A celebration of their lives and a catered lunch will follow at the Radisson Community Hall at 12 noon. If you plan to attend the lunch, please RSVP by July 20, 2015 to [email protected]
