Pickard, Virginia
Virginia Pickard
Virginia Pickard (Petrisor), 86, of Moose Jaw, passed away July 23rd, 2020 with her family by her side. She was born on March 8, 1934 in Avonlea, Sk. Virginia went to school at Capitola School, north of Kayville and High School at Truax. Virginia was an accomplished farmer-partner after marriage in the Crane Valley district until retiring to Moose Jaw in 1996. As a farmer’s wife she helped with everything, from seeding to harvest, priding herself in getting the grain truck unloaded and back in the field in record time. While farming she helped raise two boys, first Blaine and then Mark. After the boys left home she went to work part-time at People’s Jewellery for 12 years, enjoying the staff and meeting people. Virginia always enjoyed entertaining and cooking and nobody left hungry. Above all things she was very proud of her family and their achievements.
Virginia belonged to the Eastern Star Verwood #55, Member of the Minto United Church and local clubs in Crane Valley. She enjoyed curling, dancing, travelling and having flowers in her garden. Virginia was predeceased by her loving husband Mervin in 2005, by sister Sylvia, brother David, father Avram, mother Ecaterina (Catherine),Dan Petrisor, Brothers-in -law Cyril, Sam, Victor, Jack, and Ralph, as well as sisters in law Phyllis, Millie, Dorothy, Evelyn and Oma. , as well as Mervin’s parents Robert and Jane Pickard. She is survived by son Blaine (Moira), granddaughters Hannah, Tess and Caitlyn with great grandchildren Jaxon, Denley and Dacey and son Mark (Patricia), granddaughters Leticia and Courtney. Due to the health restrictions in place, a Private Family Service for Virginia will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations in Virginia’s name may be made to The Palliative Care Program c/o Moose Jaw Health Foundation 55 Diefenbaker Drive, Moose Jaw, SK S6J 0C2 or to The Moose Jaw Minto United Church 1036 7th Avenue NW, Moose Jaw , SK., S6H 4C4. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Todd Sjoberg, Funeral Director 306-693-4550
Sincere sympathy Blaine, Mark and family. Your Mom will me missed dearly and remembered fondly.
Family of Virginia – Thoughts and prayers with all of you at this time of sorrow. She is at peace and out of pain now. Remember the good times and She will always be with you. Knew your Mom for years and remember her and Merv talking about farming and how some of us were the hire hand even thro we were woman. More common now days with women farming then it was at that time. Your Mom was always so beautiful and just looked great what ever She was doing. Enjoyed having coffee and visiting with her over the years.
My condolences to you her family. Besides growing up in the Crane Valley district, I worked in the mall some of the years she did. So, I got to see her most days there. Then when the track opened, I got to see and chat with her there while walking. She was always a classy gal who had a welcome smile and caring attitude. —Carrie (Luther) Ubell
Aw that is so sad to read. She was a nice lady.
To Virginia’s Family; We were so sorry to hear of Virginia’s Illness and her passing. She was such a lovely, friendly and classy lady, we always enjoyed visiting with her. We send our deepest sympathy to you during this difficult time.
Our condolences to you Blain and Mark and families. Your mom was a wonderful lady. Cherish the memories
My thoughts and prayers are with you Blaine and Mark and your family. Your mom was a wonderful lady. Will be sadly missed
Sorry for your loss Blaine and Mark. God knows there’s no COVID in heaven so our parents are probably having a party and you kids go downstairs! I’ll always have good memories of your Mom and her devious giggle. We had many good times together. She was a great gal and will be sorely missed. Hang on to your happy memories and it will help you through this tough time. Love you both – Pam and Howie
Dear Blaine and Mark and families, our condolences to you all! My family grew up with yours as farming friends and neighbors, we visited back and forth over the years, our parents playing cards and having lots of fun into the wee hours. It has been a couple of years since I saw your Mom last but we always had a nice little visit. She was such a pleasant pretty lady, cherish her memories! -Linda (Manz) & Ian Mitchell
Blaine, Mark and your families. So sorry to see your Mom has passed. Merv and She were great friends of my Dad. I was lucky to continue to be in co tact with her in Moose Jaw. Loved her stories of Dad and my Mom and the Pickard relatives we shared . She was a super classy lady. Condolences to you all.
Our condolences for your loss. May she Rest In Peace.
Blaine and Moira, Mark and Pat and families. Our condolences. Your mom and dad were great. Always welcoming us into your home in our CVHS years. Putting on shindigs when we were working summers through U of S era and we knew we would be greeted with smiles and a beverage when we swung in off 36 anytime. Community and school reunions were better when Virginia attended. We will always remember her fondly – Bill and Yvette
Blaine, Mark and families, our thoughts and prayers are with you at such a difficult time. We always enjoyed our visits with your mom, we will miss her smile. She will be missed dearly.
Our condolences to Virginia’s family. We have many fun memories of the many times we got together back when Hilda and Virginia worked together at People’s in Moose Jaw.
Our sincere Sympathy to you Blaine, Mark and Families, Your Mom was a great friend and will be very missed. Robert & Faye Rusu
Remembering Virginia as a beautiful and classy friend and neighbor, who mowed the lawn and tended to her flowers dressed fashionably and wearing her gold earrings and gold chains. To Blaine and Mark and families, my deepest sympathy.
Our sincere condolences to Blaine, Mark and families. We are very saddened and sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. I will always cherish my wonderful memories of your dear mom as a beautiful, classy lady; great co worker and a wonderful friend. It is comforting to know she is now at piece and free from pain. I hope all the wonderful, happy times you all shared with your mom will help you and your families through this very difficult time. Virginia will be truly missed by all of us.
Virginia was such a kind woman, friend and a mother at times. She was always willing to listen and give good advice. We enjoyed coming over to her deck on summer evenings and just talked about life. She was always there when needed. Her kindness and zest in life will never be forgotten. Blaine and Mark we are so happy to have met her and for her to become a big part in our lives. We will always be thinking of her.
Our deepest condolences to Blaine, Mark and families. We were fortunate enough to be Ginny’s friends and we adored her! We were also lucky to enjoy her warmth, humour and grace . These trademark qualities touched the lives of all who met her.
Thank you for the opportunity to live stream Virginia’s memorial. The tributes and eulogy portrayed her many virtues and talents and we felt her sparkling spirit in Thor words. Hopefully they were a comfort to you.
My deepest sympathy to Blaine , Mark and your families. Virginia was a pleasure to be around and always had a huge smile. She would do anything for anyone. When she was in the room her beautiful smile would fill the room with joy and comfort. She would talk about you boys and your families all the time. She truly loved all her granddaughters as she talked very proudly about you all. I got to meet Virginia when I lived with Catherine for 3 years. Rest In Peace Virginia
I am sorry to learn of Virginia’s passing. I had not heard from her this last Christmas and wondered if she was okay. She was a loving daughter and wife when we were able to travel to see her. She was a cousin to my sisters and brother and I. My mother is Zana Popp Hayworth. She was niece to Avram, Dan and Katerina. We loved going to Saskatchewan from our home in B. C. and spending time with our auntie and uncle and cousins. I can see Virginia passing and meeting those who have gone before her in happy reunion.