VEIT: John was born on May 13, 1948 in Wilkie, Sk. and passed away at St. Paul's Hospital on Aug. 27, 2014 at the age of 66. John will be fondly remembered by his loving wife Annamarie of 46 years; their children, Wesley (Heidi) children Cole and Zachary; Lyle (Debbie) children Sandra, Shelby and Saige; Diana (Lorne) Schick children Breanne and Tanner; sisters, Irene Bleier, Helen (Cliff) Wohlberg, Lydia Ilnicki, Ceil (Raymond) Leger, Dolores (John) Reisinger; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. John was predeceased by his parents, John and Theresia; brothers-in-law, Ron Bleier, Edward Ilnicki, Morris Yakiwchuk and Frank Sehn. Prayers were held on Aug. 29, 2014 at St. James Roman Catholic Church in Wilkie, Sk. The presider was Annette Gutting. Funeral mass was held on Aug. 30, 2014 at the St. James Roman Catholic Church in Wilkie, Sk. Celebrant was Father George Chatholil, music by St. James Senior Choir, eulogy was given by Breanne Schick, readings done by Sandra Veit and Breanne Schick, intentions by Heidi Veit and Debbie Veit, offertory gifts - Zachary Veit, Tanner Schick and Saige Veit, honour guards - 4th degree K of C. Honorary pallbearers were all those who shared in John's life, active pallbearers - Cole Veit, Ray Hawkins, Tony Sander, John Heilman, Peter Sander and Gerald Gerlinsky. Ushers - Roy Sehn and Kirk Bast. Internment took place at the Wilkie Cemetery. All tributes went to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or masses. Grondin Funeral Services Ltd, of Wilkie, Sk. administered the funeral arrangements. John was the only son of the 6 children born to John and Theresia. July 1968 he married Annamarie Bast, together they had 3 children. John took over the family farm and continued farming until he lost his battle with cancer. John was blessed with 7 grandchildren who were his pride and joy. He eagerly spent time with them and loved hearing of their many accomplishments. John was a master of many trades; he graciously shared his talents with family and friends. John had a very clever sense of humour that remained with him throughout his illness. In recent weeks he commented, "Well at least I didn't die driving a Ford". John was notorious for playing practical jokes. Any time a practical joke was played John was instantly accused. John had a kind heart and enjoyed helping others. He affectionately became known as the community snow angel. The cancer may have weakened his body, but John remained strong in his faith. John was a long time member of the Knights of Columbus and served as the Grand Knight for the Wilkie Council followed by the Faithful Navigator of the 4th degree Knights. John was adamant about wearing his 4th degree K of C attire and requested the presence of an honour guard at his burial. THANK YOU - We would like to thank our friends and relatives for your many acts of kindness and generousity at this most difficult time. Thank you to all who made the celebration of John's life so special. Thank you to all our family and friends who filled John's big shoes by helping with the farm labour. Kirby Sarvas, Bob Clothier, Graydon Olsen, Ted Grondin and Shannon Ehry, assisted by Allen Irwin of Grondin Funeral Services Ltd. in Wilkie, entrusted with arrangements 306-843-2222. Our family serving your family since 1963 _____________________________________________________
