Clifford Harry FYSH

FYSH, CLIFFORD HARRY- It is with great sadness that the family of Clifford Fysh announces his passing on Nov. 10, 2008 after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Cliff was 90. The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 15th 2008 at 1:30 p.m. in Parkview Funeral Chapel. Linda Owens will officiate with burial to follow at Rosedale Cemetery. Predeceased by his beloved wife of 64 years Bernetta, his parents Charles and Eileen Fysh, sisters Vera Bullied, Gwen Carter and Patricia Crosbie, Cliff leaves to celebrate his life his children Wendy ( Harvey) Rounce, Brian, Wanda (Allan); 4 grandchildren: Andrea Rounce (Robert Ermel), Tamara Rounce, Alexis Bucsis, Christopher (Laura) Bucsis and 1 great granddaughter Payton Bucsis; 2 brothers Barry (Maida), Cyril (Thelma), numerous nieces and nephews and many friends. Born and raised in the Crestwynd district, Dad left school to work wherever jobs were available. He spent some time at the U of S studying agriculture. Returning to Crestwynd, he met his wife-to-be Bernetta Minard, the teacher at Windcrest school and they were married on Nov. 12, 1941. Dad belonged to the Army Reserves before joining the Air Force. They made their home in Gimli, Centralia and Calgary before returning to the Crestwynd district to farm. They moved to Crestwynd in 1951 where Dad built their first new home. Dad was a farmer at heart and could fix anything. He was an active member of the community, serving as both counselor and reeve of RM of Hillsborough for a number of years, working on the health board, school board and Wheat Pool as well as helping with any community activity. Dad also drove the school bus for years. In 1986 they moved to Moose Jaw. In retirement Dad and Mom traveled extensively. Rock hounding was a passion and they made many trips looking for that "special " rock. He loved sports, square dancing, 5 pin and lawn bowling, playing cards and visiting with friends. Our Mom, wife Bernetta was the light of his life. He was proud of his children, grandchildren and their accomplishments and thoroughly enjoyed his great-granddaughter. Dad was much loved and will be sorely missed.The family would like to extend their thanks to the staff at Chez Nous for their wonderful care of Dad for his time there. For him it was like coming home. Thanks to Dr. Hugo for his care during Dad's last weeks. Special thanks to Dad's nephew Bob for his care and companionship. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cancer society. Parkview Funeral Home Blair Scott-Funeral Director 474 Hochelaga St. W. Moose Jaw (306) 694-5500 www.parkviewmoosejaw.com Published in the Regina Leader-Post on 11/13/2008