Stirton, Brian
Brian Stirton
Brian Stirton, aged 69 years of the Petrolia District, SK passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, July 2nd, 2019. Brian was born in Moose Jaw, SK on January 18th, 1950 and spent his early years on the farm. The family later moved to Moose Jaw in the fall of 1957. He completed his elementary school at Bushell Park, while spending his summers helping on the Stirton homestead. Brian was always a farmer at heart. He graduated from Central Collegiate in 1968 and began farming full time. In 1971, he married the love of his life, Elaine. They built a life together raising five daughters, while building a successful farming operation. Brian took pride in being a Seed Grower and appreciated the challenges and rewards this brought. He enjoyed slo-pitch, camping, skiing, water sports, hockey and fishing with friends and family. He volunteered his time with the Lindale Local School Board, the Wheat Pool Committee, and the Old Guard Drainage Project. In more recent years, he had enjoyed cheering on his eleven grandchildren at sporting events and recitals, and spending quality time with his family. Brian looked forward to travelling to warmer climates during the winter, and spending time at the cabin during the summer, but his favorite spot to be was home and he continued to farm until his passing. Brian could fix anything and everything, his many skills and talents will be missed. He was kind, generous, reliable and always made time for others. Brian loved working, loved farming and loved his family. He was predeceased by his parents, Jim and Irene; in-laws, “Buck” and Doris Rogers; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Stirton and Joan Keller; and brother-in-law, Gary Keller. Brian will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 47 years, Elaine; daughters: Tamra (Shae) Nichols, Joanne (Jeff) Calvert, Holly Stirton (Kyle Alexander), Katie (Warren) Sira, and Sara Stirton (Logan Maltais); grandchildren: Olivia, Kael and Ava Nichols, Atley, Rowan and Lilah Calvert, Rose and Clark Alexander, Savannah and Jacob Sira, and Hazel Maltais; brothers, Barry and Scott Stirton; sister-in-law, Bev (Glen) Rousell; brother-in-law, Tom (Sandra) Rogers; as well as numerous other family members and friends. A Celebration of Brian’s Life will be held on Wednesday, July 10th, 2019 at 1:30 pm in Moose Jaw Funeral Home. Adam Driscoll will officiate and a private family interment will take place at Sunset Cemetery. Flowers are gratefully declined. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Brian’s name may be made to the Moose Jaw Health Foundation, 55 Diefenbaker Drive, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan S6H 0C2. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Todd Sjoberg, Funeral Director 306-693-4550.
Our deepest sympathy to you, Elaine and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!❤
We are so very sorry to hear of Brian’s passing…he always made time to stop and talk with everyone he knew…always smiling…❤️
Elaine and family
So very sorry to hear about Brian. Was always nice to have a visit with both of you.
Cherish your memories and know that we are thinking of you.
Elaine and Family; We were both shocked and saddened to learn of Brian’s passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. With our sincere sympathy, Darla and Lloyd
Gone far to soon and to young. Remember the good time and Brian will always be with you. Thinking of you all at this time of sorrow.
You were all a huge part of my life growing up and it’s hard to comprehend this loss. Brian was a good man with a huge heart. He doted on his girls and could always be found at their sporting/school events. He was a jokester and sitting around the dinner table as a kid with them was always an event. Some of my best memories include your family. I can’t even imagine
the plethora of memories you have to reflect on during this time. He blessed many lives and know that I feel in your loss.
Elaine and Family – My heartfelt thoughts to you. Brian was a wonderful man. I am so glad I had the chance to connect/visit at the last couple of CCI reunions. I know you all will be sharing memories of the good times shared with him – just as I sure there will be many. May the warmth of the many, who knew and enjoyed Brian, be of some comfort to you.
Regards and blessings ………….
I small blast from my childhood. I went to school with Brian at Bushell Park. A name and a memory I haven’t visited in such a long time. His Mom was my grade 6 teacher and my music teacher for many years at the Base. I think of her so often and hum the songs that she taught me. My deepest sympathies to all of Brian’s family. Cherish the memories. I do.
I am so sorry to hear of Brian’s passing! He always had time to chat and always had a big smile on his face! He will be missed by many! My thoughts are with Elaine and families and this very sad time.
My deepest sympathies to you and all your family Elaine.
Dear Elaine and family,
Our deepest condolences on your loss of Brian. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Clayton and Joan Leugner and family
I am so very sorry to learn of Brian’s passing. He was such a great guy-husband, father, son…. his gentle and kind demeanour often reminded me of Irene.
My heartfelt sympathies to you Elaine-and to your girls.
Elaine, we were shocked to learn of Brian’s passing. We will be praying for you and your family in the coming days and weeks. God bless.
Rick & Carole Moffat
My sincere condolences to the Stirton family
Sorry to hear about Brian ! Our thoughts are with you !
May your memories get you through this tough time.
Dear Joanne and family,
I am very sorry to hear about your Dad. My sincere condolences in this difficult time.
Dear Elaine and family so very saddened and shocked to hear of Brian’s passing even though we are now so far away know our hearts are with you on this day. Such a kind and gentle neighbour. Stephanie & Jeff Crichton
Our sincere condolences to the whole Stirton family as you deal with the loss of your husband, dad and grandpa. Such a very sad time. May many memories and stories help you in the days and weeks ahead.
Elaine and family, so sorry to hear of Brian’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gwen and Don
Sad to hear another fine farmer passing away. I personally want to offer my sympathy to the family
and the comforting words mention in the Bible the hope for the dead at Act 24: 15.
Thinking of you and sending our sympathies Elaine and Family.
Our prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
SENDING SINCERE SYMPATHY TO ALL THE STIRTON FAMILY .
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU
We’re so very sad to hear about Brian. He was such a kind and gentle man. Our sympathies to your family.
Dear Elaine and Family,
We are so shocked and saddened to hear of Brian’s passing. Our deepest and sincere sympathy to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.
Elaine and family
I was saddened to hear of Brians recent passing. He was a true gentleman and will be missed by many.
Elaine and families,
We were shocked to hear of Brian’s passing. Our condolences go out to you all. We will miss his visits to the shop, but the memories will last forever. God bless you all in this difficult time.
Dear Elaine and Family
Thinking of you and your family at this very sad time. Our sincere condolences go out to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Elaine, sincere condolences to you and your family; so sorry for your loss.
So sorry to hear of Brian’s passing. Always enjoyed chatting with him over the years. An awesome man and will be missed.
Kindest condolences to you and your family, Elaine.
Take care.
Dear Elaine and family,
We were sorry we couldn’t be there with you today. So heartbroken to hear of your loss. Wishing you all peace and healing.
Our thoughts are with you, Elaine and with your family.
So sorry to hear of Brians passing. Thinking of you Elaine at this difficult time. My sympathies to the family.
Dear Elaine
I am so very sorry to hear of Brian’s passing.
He was such a good person.
You have my most heartfelt condolences.
May he rest in sweet ✌
Elaine, Tamra, Joanne, Holly, Katie, Sara and families,
We were so very sorry to hear of Brian’s sudden passing. We were unable to attend the funeral as we were out of the country but you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Brian will be missed by the entire community and will be remembered for his big smile.
Love Barb, Shayne, Kaylee and Abby.