Obituary of Ernetta Seebach

Ernetta Seebach of Assiniboia, SK and formerly Lafleche, SK passed away on July 3, 2015, at the age of 91 years. Ernetta was born on December 24, 1923, in Remer, Minnesota. She was the second child of six born to Chancey and Anna (nee Atkinson) Carpenter. Ernetta’s family moved to Saskatchewan when she was a young child, living in Parkbeg and Meeting Lake before settling on a farm north of Rabbit Lake. When Ernetta was twenty years old she answered an advertisement in the Western Producer to work as a caregiver at Lafleche, SK for Michael Seebach’s mother. Ernetta and Michael were married on October 1, 1943, in Moose Jaw, SK, and they were blessed with seven children. Ernetta and Michael made their first home on the Seebach farm. In 1952 they moved into Lafleche and in 1980 they moved to Melaval. Ernetta was a homemaker for many years until she began working as a cook at St. Joseph Hospital in Gravelbourg, SK. Ernetta was a very hard and dedicated worker, and was known for making the best soup. She continued to work at the hospital until her retirement. Ernetta enjoyed traveling, taking trips to Vancouver, Minnesota, Michigan and Ontario, and in the summer months she loved to visit her family at Carrot River, Rabbit Lake, Marengo and Cadillac. Ernetta enjoyed attending rodeos, especially the one held at Wood Mountain, and the Regina Exhibition where she liked to watch the fashion shows. Ernetta loved watching TV, especially Wheel of Fortune, the news, and sports. She also liked to play cards, and her favorite game was 31. In 1994 Ernetta and Michael retired to Assiniboia. Ernetta attended St. Paul’s United Church and made many new friends in town through the church. Her faith was very important to her. Ernetta kept busy babysitting many children, including her grandchildren. Ernetta moved to the Lafleche Health Centre and then Ross-Payant Centennial Nursing Home before making her final move to the Assiniboia Union Hospital Integrated Facility in 2010. Ernetta loved her children and grandchildren and treasured the time she spent with her family. She will be dearly missed. Ernetta is survived by her loving family, son Allan (Donna) Seebach, grandson Collin (Janice), great grandchildren Erica, Evan, grandson Cory (Candice); daughter Delores Poisson, grandson Mike, great grandson Billy, grandchildren Brian, Christine; son Blair (Jen) Seebach; son Blake (Linda) Seebach; granddaughter Karrie (Shea) Jameson, great grandchildren Spencer, Maxell, Winston, granddaughter Josie, grandson Drew (Deserae), great granddaughter McKinley, grandchildren Kane, Shaye, Chris, Ben; son Brent Seebach; beloved pet Gizmo; siblings Rose (Stan) Moore and Robert (Phyllis) Carpenter. Predeceased by her husband Michael Seebach (2011); son Dale Seebach (1996); daughter Carolyn Seebach (2004); grandsons Nicholas Seebach (2001), Donald Poisson (2003); parents Chancey and Anna (Atkinson) Carpenter; siblings Don, Lee, Florence (Louis) Buyaki. Visitation was held on Thursday, July 9, 2015, 7:00 p.m., at Piche-Hawkins-Grondin Funeral Chapel, Assiniboia, SK. Funeral Service was held on Friday, July 10, 2015, 1:00 p.m., at the Lafleche United Church. Officiant was Reverend Linda Tomlinson-Seebach. The eulogy was shared by Allan Seebach and Blake Seebach. Readers were Ernetta’s great grandchildren Erica and Evan Seebach. The United Church Choir was accompanied by organist Kay Mitchell. Honorary pallbearers were "All those who shared in Ernetta’s life.” Pallbearers were Ernetta’s family. Interment took place at the Lafleche Municipal Cemetery. Memorial donations in memory of Ernetta to the Lafleche United Church, c/o Box 64, Lafleche, SK S0H 2K0, were greatly appreciated.