Obituary of Charlie Binner

Charles Arthur Binner of Moose Jaw, SK and formerly Ardill, SK, passed away on April 11, 2015, at the age of 89 years. Charlie was born on July 17, 1925 in Ardill. He was the third of 5 boys born to Henry and Mabel (nee Osborne) Binner. Charlie attended the local school until grade 10, when he began farming full time. Charlie loved the farm life and was both a grain and cattle farmer. He also drove school bus for ten years. Charlie married Jean Smith on May 19, 1962, and they were blessed with three children, eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. Charlie and Jean lived on the farm until they retired to Mossbank, and in 2005 they moved to Moose Jaw. Charlie loved playing sports, especially baseball and hockey. He also coached both sports, and all who played on Charlie’s teams benefitted from his coaching and the life lessons that he taught. Charlie loved his community, and was always available to help his friends and neighbours. He was a hard worker, and cared deeply for his family and friends. Charlie was a man of great faith, a true gentleman and a giant of a man. He will be dearly missed by his loving family, son Todd (Ronda), granddaughter Lindsey (Matt), grandson Tyler (Laura), great-granddaughter Ellie Jean; daughter Bonnie, grandson Blair (Bobbi), granddaughter Jasmine; son Scott (Mori), grandsons Kaleb, Grady, Nicholas, Alex; brother Rollie (Evelyn); sisters-in-law Millie, Irene, Florence. Predeceased by his wife Jean Binner (2013); parents Henry and Mabel (nee Osborne) Binner; brothers Bob, Frank, Jack. Funeral Service was held on Saturday, April 18, 2015, at 1:30 p.m., at Minto United Church, Moose Jaw, SK, with Wendy Gibson, DLMr, officiant. The eulogy was shared by Douglas Binner. Organist was Chris Faris. Interment took place at Sunset Cemetery, Moose Jaw, SK. Memorial donations in memory of Charlie to the Mossbank Centennial Arena, Box 511, Mossbank, SK S0H 3G0, were greatly appreciated.