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Name: Charles Dodge
Passed away: October 10, 2007 |
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Charles (Charlie) Dodge was born on March 17, 1910 in Stoughton, SK. He was only 2 ½ years old when his father passed away. His uncles built a small house in Stoughton for his mother and the three children. Charlie completed his grade ten at Stoughton School. When he was 15, he left school to paint grain bins. He worked on the farm for his uncle, Fred Burns, and he also fired engines for the Richardson’s. In 1930, Charlie came to Cabri to stay with Jim & Ella Young. Ella was Charlie’s cousin. Charlie worked for Oscar Thoreson and Jim Smith. In 1937, he went north to Gronlid to harvest, as there was no crop in the Cabri District. He earned $1.00 a day. In 1940, he came to the Humphries poultry farm to help build a double-decker poultry house. On January 6, 1945, Charlie married Kate Louise (Betty) Humphries, in Medicine Hat, AB. Their children, Carol, Ken, Keith and Carman soon followed. Charlie was a handyman’s handyman. He did many different jobs in the Cabri District. He spent two summers building round plywood bins for many farmers in the area. Over the years, many of these farmers reminded Charlie of the time he spent on their farms. Charlie drove the school bus for eight years, through deep snow and sticky gumbo south of town. He continued to do carpentry work and delivered eggs daily, while Betty and the kids kept the poultry farm a beehive of activities. It wasn’t long before Charlie had his sons siding houses, tarring and shingling roofs, as well. Charlie enjoyed playing cards through the winter months with his kids and the neighbors. He especially loved playing rummy with some of the regulars in Cabri. He won more than his share of quarters. He was a crafty crokinole player, a game which the children still play today. In 1972, Charlie and Betty sold the poultry farm, bought a house in Cabri, and moved into town. Charlie did carpentry jobs for another ten years. In 1982, he hung up his hammer, sold the land, and built a new house in Cabri. Charlie loved telling the jokes he picked up at coffee row, but he was terrible at it…as he often gave the punch line first. That didn’t stop him from coming home with more jokes for Betty, some of which were a little off-colored. Charlie never had a bad word to say about anyone. His quick wit was his trademark, and it continued up to his very last days. He was an excellent father who led by his example. His strong work ethic and determination to get the job done right were very evident. Charlie was liked by everyone, and will be fondly remembered by his family and friends. Charles Dodge leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 62 years, Betty; his children, Carol (Henry) Lebastard, Ken (Donelle) Dodge, Keith (Doris) Dodge and Carman Dodge; his grandchildren, Bart (Adele) Lebastard, Bruce Lebastard, Kimberly Dodge, Christopher Dodge, Jeremy (Andrea) Dodge and Kevin Dodge; his great-grandchildren, Genis Lebastard and Aline Lebastard; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Fred & Fanny (Burns) Dodge; his brother, Fred Dodge; and his sister, Irene Bradley. The Funeral Service was held on Monday, October 15, 2007 at 2:00 pm from the Cabri Community Hall, Cabri, SK with Rev. Maxine Pirie officiating. The organist for the service was Lexi Culham. “I, the Lord of Sea and Sky” and “God Be With You Till We Meet Again” were sung by the congregation. The ushers were Barry McGuigan and Earl McGuigan. The Interment was held at the Cabri Cemetery, Cabri, SK. For those wishing, donations made to the Prairie Health Centre Auxiliary would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements were in care of Swift Current Funeral Home, Swift Current, SK. |
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