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| IN LOVING MEMORY IDA M. O. EDQUIST 1886 - 1979 REST IN PEACE |
Source: Deer Ridge Cemetery (Deer Ridge, R.M. of Shellbrook no. 493, Saskatchewan, Canada; in SE Section 5, Township 52, Range 1, West of the 3rd Meridian), Ida Edquist's grave marker, photographed by Alanna Carswell, August 2018.
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| ELIS C. EDQUIST APR. 22, 1922 - July 25, 2007 |
Elis Edquist died age 87 years, 3 months, and 3 days.
Source: Deer Ridge Cemetery (Deer Ridge, R.M. of Shellbrook no. 493, Saskatchewan, Canada; in SE Section 5, Township 52, Range 1, West of the 3rd Meridian), Elis Edquist's grave marker, photographed by Alanna Carswell, August 2018.
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| ESTHER PEARL ANDERSON FISHER 1922 - 2009 |
Esther Fisher died in her 87th year.
Source: Deer Ridge Cemetery (Deer Ridge, R.M. of Shellbrook no. 493, Saskatchewan, Canada; in SE Section 5, Township 52, Range 1, West of the 3rd Meridian), Esther Fisher's grave marker, photographed by Alanna Carswell, August 2018.
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| IN LOVING MEMORY ALEX ANDERSON 1916 - 1964 UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN |
Alex Anderson died in his 48th year.
Source: Deer Ridge Cemetery (Deer Ridge, R.M. of Shellbrook no. 493, Saskatchewan, Canada; in SE Section 5, Township 52, Range 1, West of the 3rd Meridian), Alex Anderson's grave marker, photographed by Alanna Carswell, August 2018.
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| IN LOVING MEMORY ANNA JOHANNA SZELL 1899 - 1974 REST IN PEACE |
Anna Szell died in her 75th year.
Source: Deer Ridge Cemetery (Deer Ridge, R.M. of Shellbrook no. 493, Saskatchewan, Canada; in SE Section 5, Township 52, Range 1, West of the 3rd Meridian), Anna Szell's grave marker, photographed by Alanna Carswell, August 2018.
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| NYBERG MARTIN MARION "YOCKEY" OCT. 3, 1924 APR. 7, 1932 JUNE 6, 1999 AUG. 22, 2012 THEY LIVE WITH US IN MEMORY |
Source: Deer Ridge Cemetery (Deer Ridge, R.M. of Shellbrook no. 493, Saskatchewan, Canada; in SE Section 5, Township 52, Range 1, West of the 3rd Meridian), Martin and Marion Nyberg's grave marker, photographed by Alanna Carswell, August 2018.
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| IN MOVING MEMORY HILMA AUGUSTA NYBERG 1881 - 1969 REST IN PEACE |
Hilma Nyberg née Sundman died in her eighty-eight year.
Source: Deer Ridge Cemetery (Deer Ridge, R.M. of Shellbrook no. 493, Saskatchewan, Canada; in SE Section 5, Township 52, Range 1, West of the 3rd Meridian), Hilma Nyberg's grave marker, photographed by Alanna Carswell, August 2018.
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| IN LOVING MEMORY JOHN A. NYBERG 1885 - 1963 REST IN PEACE |
John Nyberg died in his seventy-eighth year.
Source: Deer Ridge Cemetery (Deer Ridge, R.M. of Shellbrook no. 493, Saskatchewan, Canada; in SE Section 5, Township 52, Range 1, West of the 3rd Meridian), John Nyberg's grave marker, photographed by Alanna Carswell, August 2018.
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| Soldier's section, Moose Jaw Cemetery, September 2024. |
In Flanders fields, the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie,
In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
— Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae (1872 – 1918)
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| Deer Ridge Cemetery gate, looking east, 4 August 2024. |
The following is an excerpt regarding the Deer Ridge district cemetery, St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery, from A Homesteader's Dream, a locally compiled history book:
St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery
by E. D. Nyberg
The first meeting to arrange to have a cemetery in this district was held May 28th, 1932 by Rev. Weidenhammer. At this meeting a motion moved by Carl Scharkowski and second by Chas. Joelson that a cemetery be arrange for though the sponsorship of a religious group and that this cemetery by a community cemetery where burial privileges were extended to all.
A committee was elected for purposed of selecting a plot and bringing in suggestions regarding a cemetery. Committee was Chas. Joelson, A. F. Nyberg, Walter Morris, and Chas. Kennedy.
June 28th, 1932 another meeting was held where Chas. Joelson moved and seconded by A. F. Nyberg that a piece of land about one acre in extent; the NE corner of SE ¼ of section 5 Township 52 Range 1 W of 3rd be set aside for a cemetery. This land was donated by Charles Joelson as it was a part of his quarter.
The cemetery was named St. Paul’s Lutheran which was the name of the church when we had one.
In May 1934 Mrs. Kroken canvassed the district for funds for the cemetery. To do this she walked around the district and collected the sum of $25.05. She was even offered a bushel of wheat. Money was scarce then.
The R.M. gives an annual donation of $10.00 and donations from anyone help to keep a fund on hand.
Proceeds from lunch sold at Korken’s Auction Sale of $110.00 was used to buy posts and wire to fence it, but has since been taken down.
When the Ladies Community Club folded up they turned over the balance of $404.83 they had on hand. This helped to buy the name sign above the gate.
Trees and shrubs have been planted but have not grown. We have a riding lawn mover which John Viklund operates when necessary.
An annual clean-up-bee is held every spring. Anyone is free to go and cut the grass and plant flowers. Elmer Joleson looks after grave selections. Mrs. F. Nyberg is Secretary Treasurer.
The following is a list of everyone laid to rest in St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery at Deer Ridge:
Names Age Year
Pearson (Mrs Edquist’s mother) 81 years 1932
Abdai, Gizella (baby) 2 years 1933
Lee, Garth (baby) 6 months 1936
Lens, Edmund 18 years 1936
Ljuden (twins) 1 year 1936-37
Viklund, Konrad 12 years 1938
Ryang, Krist 44 years 1939
Brunsdon, Beulah 26 years 1940
Nyberg, Harry 24 years 1940
Grimes, Edward 35 years 1941
Ek, Mrs. Jenny 44 years 1944
Nyberg, (baby) stillborn 194?
Scharkowski, Carl 45 years 1945
Meier, Wm. [William] 47 years 1945
Ek, (baby) 6 months 1946
Ferguson, Mrs. Lily 68 years 1946
Wasstrom, Joans 69 years 1946
Suetta, Vausty (baby) 3 months ?
Pearsons, Joans 75 years 1946
Miller, D. J. ? ?
Peterson, Henry ? ?
Monus, Esther 97 years May 29, 1947
Kroken, Helmar 51 years Jul. 13, 1949
Pearson, Christina 77 years Dec. 6, 1949
Johnson, Gustav 73 years Dec. 17, 1949
Belus, (baby) ? ?
Paul, Daniel 69 years Jan. 19, 1950
Viklund, (baby) stillborn Sept. 2, 1950
Olson, Gunhild 47 years May 16, 1951
Herdin, Hans 61 years Aug. 18, 1951
Ohlund, Elizabeth 19 years Feb. 16, 1952
Johnson, Brita 71 years Oct. 27, 1952
Sjogren, Brian Andrew 2 months Mar. 22, 1954
Miller, James Oscar 69 years Jan. 11, 1955
Joelson, Carl John 85 years Mar. 15, 1955
Hooper, Margaret (moved) 76 years May 12, 1955
Stene, Wilfred 15 years May 18, 1955
Joelson, Marie Augusta 68 years Sept. 20 1955
Sjogren, Anna Fredricke 66 years Sept. 23, 1955
Smith, Larry Edward 13 years Feb. 22, 1957
Monas, Ronald Gary 1 months May 2, 1957
Coombs, David Eric 13 years Nov. 13, 1957
Schuetz, John Baptiste 50 years Dec. 20, 1958
Monus, Kalman 84 years Mar. 23, 1959
Belus, George 66 years Aug. 8, 1959
Herdin, Anton Leo 39 years Dec. 23, 1959
Kormos, John G. 16 years Apr. 18, 1960
Nyberg, Ronald Allen 24 years Jul. 2, 1960
Monus, Lea 74 years Sept. 19, 1960
Strube, Fritz George 82 years Apr. 19, 1961
Viklund, Karl Herman 78 years Apr. 22, 1961
Herdin, Emma 68 years Jul. 25, 1962
Nyberg, Andrew Ferdinand 75 years May 19, 1963
Nyberg, John Albert 78 years Jun. 19, 1963
Anderson, Alexander 47 years Jan. 18, 1964
Kormos, Edward Michael 32 years Jun. 30, 1964
Flaagan, Andres Reierson 92 years Jul. 9, 1964
Strube, Freiderika 88 years Jun. 13, 1965
Kormos, Juluis John 32 years Mar. 29, 1966
Abdai, Joseph 74 years Sept. 12, 1966
Sjogren, Janet Lee (baby) 1 day Sept. 13, 1966
Hegedus, Lydia 80 years Oct. 1, 1966
Belus, Ethel 58 years Oct. 9, 1968
Nyberg, Hilma Augusta 87 years Feb. 7, 1969
Johnson, Milda Karolina 61 years Jun. 18, 1970
Randell, Christine Florence (baby) 21 days Nov. 15, 1970
Mason, Stanley Alfred 54 years Nov. 26, 1970
Ohlund, Beda Katarine 66 years Jul. 5, 1971
Joelson, Mary Josephine 39 years Nov. 4, 1973
Edquist, Conrad Theodore 87 years Dec. 1, 1973
Szell, Annie 74 years Mar. 5, 1974
Thompson, Hannah 88 years Mar. 12, 1976
Stead, Ernest Edgar 75 years Aug. 5, 1976
Sjogren, Anderw 81 years Aug. 30, 1976
Randell, Robert E. 48 years Aug. 31, 1976
Flagon, Ray (Reier) Anderson 64 years Nov. 22, 1976
Nyberg, Glenn Edward 38 years Jun. 4, 1978
Abdai, Anna 80 years Jul. 2, 1978
Belus, Helen 56 years Aug. 7, 1978
Thompson, Olaf 68 years Aug. 29, 1978
Gale, Robert Charles 28 years Nov. 12, 1978
Edquist, Ida Maria Olivia 92 years Jan. 23, 1979
Johansen, Haaken 82 years Aug. 19, 1979
Source: "St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery." A Homesteader’s Dream: History of Deer Ridge, Lone Spruce, Mayview, Cookson, Sturgeon River. D.M.C.S. History Book, 1981. pp. 20-21. Print.
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| FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS J. W. BILL | EVELYN FEB. 3, 1924 | MAY 30, 1927 NOV. 7, 2020 | MARSHALL |
Bill Marshall died age 96 years, 9 months, and 4 days. He is the son of Joseph and Hettie (née Cockbill) Marshall who are buried in the same plot. His obituary is posted at the MacKenzie Funeral Chapel & Crematorium website.
Source: Wild Rose West Cemetery (Wild Rose, R.M. of Shellbrook no. 493, Saskatchewan, Canada; in SW Section 10, Township 50, Range 2, West of the 3rd Meridian), Bill Marshall's grave marker, photographed by Alanna Carswell, August 2024.
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| Wm. Sainsbury D 1941 |
William Sainsbury died in sixty-first year.
Source: Briarlea North Cemetery (Briarlea, R.M. of Shellbrook no. 493, Saskatchewan, Canada; in SE Section 21, Township 50, Range 1, West of the 3rd Meridian), William Sainsbury's grave marker, photographed by Alanna Carswell, June 2024.
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| Allan Beaton full headstone. |
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| "UNCLE" ALLAN MAR. 31, 1923 FEB. 14, 2017 LIFE'S WORK WELL DONE BEATON |
Allan Beaton died age 93 years, 10 months, and 14 days. His obituary is posted at Gray's Funeral Chapel.
Source: Briarlea North Cemetery (Briarlea, R.M. of Shellbrook no. 493, Saskatchewan, Canada; in SE Section 21, Township 50, Range 1, West of the 3rd Meridian), Allan Beaton's grave marker, photographed by Alanna Carswell, June 2024.
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| Jessie K. Anderson Mar. 18, 1885 Feb. 12, 1987 Beloved Wife |
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| In Memory Of Frank S. Anderson 1881 – 1967 Keep Right On to the End Of the Road |
Frank S. Anderson died in his eighty-sixth year.
Source: Briarlea North Cemetery (Briarlea, R.M. of Shellbrook no. 493, Saskatchewan, Canada; in SE Section 21, Township 50, Range 1, West of the 3rd Meridian), Frank Anderson's grave marker, photographed by Alanna Carswell, September 2014.
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| J. E. Isabel Anderson Sept. 28 Sept. 4 1926 2000 Forever Loved |
J. E. Isabel Anderson died age 73 years, 11 months, and 7 days.
Source: Briarlea North Cemetery (Briarlea, R.M. of Shellbrook no. 493, Saskatchewan, Canada; in SE Section 21, Township 50, Range 1, West of the 3rd Meridian), J. Anderson's grave marker, photographed by Alanna Carswell, September 2014.
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| Stuart Anderson 5 April 26 August 1920 2007 Resting Peacefully |
Stuart Anderson died age 87 years, 4 months, and 21 days.
Source: Briarlea North Cemetery (Briarlea, R.M. of Shellbrook no. 493, Saskatchewan, Canada; in SE Section 21, Township 50, Range 1, West of the 3rd Meridian), Stuart Anderson's grave marker, photographed by Alanna Carswell, September 2014.
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| Ada Beaton full grave site. |
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| In Loving Memory Ada Beaton 1891 – 1953 Remembered Ever More |
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| Mother |
Ada Beaton née Brundson died in her sixty-second year.
Source: Briarlea North Cemetery (Briarlea, R.M. of Shellbrook no. 493, Saskatchewan, Canada; in SE Section 21, Township 50, Range 1, West of the 3rd Meridian), Ada Beaton's grave marker, photographed by Alanna Carswell, September 2014.
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| Duncan Beaton's full grave site. |
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| In Loving Memory Duncan Beaton 1859 – 1942 Safe in the Arms of Jesus |
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| Father |
Duncan Beaton died in his eighty-third year.
Source: Briarlea North Cemetery (Briarlea, R.M. of Shellbrook no. 493, Saskatchewan, Canada; in SE Section 21, Township 50, Range 1, West of the 3rd Meridian), Duncan Beaton's grave markers, photographed by Alanna Carswell, September 2014.
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| Godfrey Burrill 1929 – 2004 Ever Loved |
Godfrey Burrill died in his seventy-fifth year.
Source: Briarlea North Cemetery (Briarlea, R.M. of Shellbrook no. 493, Saskatchewan, Canada; in SE Section 21, Township 50, Range 1, West of the 3rd Meridian), Godfrey Burrill's grave marker, photographed by Alanna Carswell, September 2014.
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| Pamela Burrill 1931 – 2001 Ever Remembered |
Pamela Burrill died in her seventieth year.
Source: Briarlea North Cemetery (Briarlea, R.M. of Shellbrook no. 493, Saskatchewan, Canada; in SE Section 21, Township 50, Range 1, West of the 3rd Meridian), Pamela Burrill's grave marker, photographed by Alanna Carswell, September 2014.
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| Surtees Thomas W. (Pop) Charlotte Born 1865 Born 1876 Died Died April 3, 1944 Nov. 30, 1951 In Loving Memory From Your Daughter Maidie Ostrom (Nee) Surtees |
Thomas W. Surtees died in his seventy-ninth year.
Charlotte Surtees née Parr died in her seventy-fifth year.
Source: Briarlea North Cemetery (Briarlea, R.M. of Shellbrook no. 493, Saskatchewan, Canada; in SE Section 21, Township 50, Range 1, West of the 3rd Meridian), Thomas and Charlotte Surtees's grave marker, photographed by Alanna Carswell, September 2014.
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| John Son Of S. & A. Bannerman Dec. 18, 1904 Oct. 18, 1940 Rest In Peace |
John James Bannerman died age 35 years and 10 months.
Source: Briarlea North Cemetery (Briarlea, R.M. of Shellbrook no. 493, Saskatchewan, Canada; in SE Section 21, Township 50, Range 1, West of the 3rd Meridian), John Bannerman's grave marker, photographed by Alanna Carswell, September 2014.
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| Briarlea North Cemetery gate, looking east, 4 July 2021. |
The following is an excerpt regarding one of the Briarlea district cemeteries, Briarlea North, from Footprints of Our Pioneers, a locally compiled history book:
Briarlea North Cemetery (excepts from committee minutes)
The Briarlea Cemetery is located on one acre of land NE corner of SE ¼ 21-50-1-W3 (on Jack Cooney's land).
The United Farmers Local Lodge in Briarlea appointed a Committee comprised of F. S. Anderson, H. Campbell, C. W. Dalton, J. Olson and John MacKay to try and formulate a plan whereby a Cemetery Organization or Company can be formed. First meeting – May 12th, 1939 at home of F. S. Anderson. Motions passed to have C.W. Dalton, Secretary and John MacKay, Chairman.
The committee went on record in favor of establishing a Cemetery in Briarlea – they were to canvas district for signatures to by shares at $5.00 each with a down payment of $2.00. Moved by H. Campbell, seconded by John MacKay that the minutes of this meeting to be kept permanently. June 7th, 1939. Moved by H. Campbell, seconded by W. B. Grahame that the meeting form a Cemetery Company under Cemetery Act. Carried.
June 21st, 1939. A motion was carried that $150.00 be the capital of the Cemetery Co. at $5.00 per share.
April 5th, 1940. The following three directors F. S. Anderson, M. Fawcett and John MacKay were elected.
April 20th, 1940. At the meeting at the home of the Secretary, the committee were advised that Mr. J. Cooney would sell one acre SE 21-50-1-W3 for $30.00. It was decided to ask Mr. H. J. Fraser, lawyer and M.L.A. For Prince Albert to handle this business.
At ensuing meetings, minutes show land was seeded to crested wheat grass, tamarack posts were set 10 feet part with a three strand fence, also a 12 foot entrance gate was erected. Mighty Maple trees were obtained and planted. A name plate (Briarlea Cemetery) painted on plate glass by M. Fawcett and mounted on framework was erected.
Official Title Deeds to plots were obtained and issued to paid up shareholders.
Albert Couldwell, Selkirk Bannerman, and John MacKay promised to donate a load of gravel each to erect four corner posts and two gate posts of stone and concrete. John Olson donated a bag of cement. Donations were received by Shnay & Tadman, P.A., T. Eaton Ltd., and Mr. and Mrs. M. Fawcett.
Names mentioned in the minutes are F.S. And Stuart Anderson, Selkirk and Mrs. Bannerman, H. Campbell, C. W. Dalton, Tom Ford, W. A. J. Beaven, Albert Couldwell, Chlorus Harris, W. B. Grahame, John Olson, Martin and Mrs. Fawcett, W. A. and Mrs. McDougall, C. Nickolaisen, Fred Roberts, W. Pickering, Tom Surtees, John MacKay and Ian MacKay.
When we read from the Balance Sheet May 31st, 1941 that donations were $22.37 and shares $65.70 making a total of $88.07, we realize how desperately hard the times were. We owe a debt of gratitude to our parents and those who have gone before us who have started with practically nothing a brought a cemetery into reality in the district.
The following people are buried in the Briarlea (North) Cemetery.
Records of Birth and Death
Bannerman, John James 1903–1940
Sainsbury, William 1880–1941
Beaton, Duncan 1859–1942
Surtees, Thomas 1865–1944
Surtees, Charlotte 1870–1951
Beaton, Ada 1891–1953
Anderson, Frank 1881–1967
Anderson, Jessie 1885–1987
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| Briarlea North Cemetery grounds, looking southeast, 4 July 2021. |
Source: "Briarlea North Cemetery." Footprints of Our Pioneers: Briarlea, Crutwell, Holbein, Nisbet, Rozilee, Wild Rose. Shellbrook: Wild Rose and Area History Book Committee, 1990. p. 28-29. Print.
