Eldon Herbel, age 81, of Swift Current and formerly of Beaver Flats District, passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2007 at the Cypress Regional Hospital in Swift Current. Eldon was born on June 8, 1926, in the Beaver Flats District to David & Molly Herbel. Eldon married his wife, Lucille Hinther, on April 12, 1952, at the First United Church in Swift Current. They made their home in the Beaver Flats District that same month. Dad & Mom farmed their homestead for the next ten years, before they adopted their first daughter, Orabeth. Three years later they adopted another daughter, Elda Mae. Dad & Mom enjoyed twenty-eight years farming their land together. In 1980, they moved to Swift Current and continued to farm their land until 1999. Dad’s passion in life was farming, but he also loved to fish, camp, play games - especially Ludu, play pool, and spend time with family and friends. Dad loved to spend time watching boxing on television, in his favorite chair, and also going to watch the rodeo during the fair days. Family was so very important to Dad. He loved to see the grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and was always interested in what was happening in their lives. Dad was so very happy to have been able to see two of his grandchildren get married this summer. Even though his health was failing, he was so very proud to be at their weddings. Dad leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Lucille, of fifty-five years; his two special daughters, Orabeth Johnston and Ellie (Lance) Dyck, both of Swift Current; his special grandchildren, Andy Johnston and Terry Johnston both of Swift Current, Darren (Melissa) Dyck of Regina, and Melissa (Derrick) Jesney of Swift Current. Dad is survived by a brother, Harold (Grace) Herbel of Swift Current; a sister, Violet Beisel of Swift Current; a brother-in-law, Gordon Hinther of Saskatoon; sisters-in-law, Violet Paulsen of Calgary, Lorraine Hinther of Swift Current, and Joy Beach-Hinther of Saskatoon; and by numerous special nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, David & Molly Herbel; his parents-in-law, Henry & Elizabeth Hinther; a sister and her husband, Mildred & Ken Rudi; sisters-in-law, Frieda Hinther and Claira Hinther; brothers-in-law, Victor Beisel, Elmer Paulsen, Henry Hinther and Dick Hinther. The Funeral Service was held on Friday, October 26, 2007 at 2:00 pm from the East Side Church of God, Swift Current, SK with Pastor Kevin Snyder and Pastor Mike Fedunec officiating. The pianists for the service were Crystal Klassen and Melanie Funk. Special music was brought by Mary Henderson & Marilyn Rempel singing, “Feeling at Home”. Scripture reading and prayer was brought by Pastor Mike Fedunec. “What A Friend We Have In Jesus” and “Where the Roses Never Fade” were sung by the congregation. Tributes were shared by Orabeth Johnston and Ellie & Lance Dyck. The life history was read by Melissa Jesney and Melissa Dyck read a poem. The ushers in the church were Gary Hinther, Gary Resch, Harry Martens and Cliff Ratzlaff. Honorary pallbearers were “All those who shared in Eldon’s life”. The Private Family Interment was held at the Hillcrest Cemetery, Swift Current, SK with the following serving as pallbearers, Andy Johnston, Terry Johnston, Darren Dyck, Derrick Jesney, Leander Funk and Donald Herbel. In memory of Mr. Eldon Herbel, donations made to the East Side Church of God Building Fund or to the Charity of Donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements were in care of Swift Current Funeral Home, Swift Current, SK.