Judson Oscar HALLETT

HALLETT, Judson - With great sadness but with thanks for a life well lived, the family of Judson (Jud) Oscar Hallett, announce his passing on August 3, 2007 at the age of 85 years and 11 months. Jud will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 64 years, Joyce; his daughter Lynne (Maurice) Tait of Regina Beach, SK; his grandchildren and great grandchildren were a special joy in his life granddaughter Cindy (Dan) Clifford of Regina and their girls Courtney and Chelsey and his grandson Jeff (Cara) Tait of Regina and their newborn daughter Paige. Jud was born on September 13, 1921 to Jesse and Goldia Hallett and was predeceased by six sisters and three brothers. He leaves behind his sister Goldia Glass of Central Butte, SK; his brother Carl of Ile-a-laCrosse, SK; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Jud grew up in Chaplin, SK and received his teaching certificate from Normal School, Moose Jaw where he met his wife, Joyce. During the Second World War, Jud joined the army and then transferred to receive his Navigator wings with the Royal Canadian Air Force. Dad remained a member of the Canadian Legion for 59 years and was a member of the Elks and the United Church. After the war, Jud changed careers and was a Rural Municipal Administrator in Climax, Spring Valley, Semans, and Indian Head, SK before retiring to Regina in 1984. Dad was very community minded and always volunteering. Learning and love of life were his passions. Joyce and Jud loved to travel, and at their winter home in Yuma, Arizona, Dad discovered his talent at oil painting and genealogy uncovering the fact that his ancestors came to New York in the early 1600's. Jud's family were special to him and he supported and attended many of their celebrations including the Remembrance Day ceremonies at his great granddaughters' school. We will miss him. A special thank you to the staff of Victoria Park Personal Care, Dr. De Witt and the Internal Medicine and 4A Ward nurses of the Pasqua Hospital. A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held at Regina Funeral Home, Hwy #1 East, Regina, SK on Thursday, August 9, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 917a Albert Street, Regina, SK S4R 2P6. Family and friends are invited to sign a book of condolences online at www.reginamemorial.ca . To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born and a time to die ...Eccl. 3 Arrangements are entrusted to Published in the Regina Leader-Post on 8/7/2007.