Mrs. Emily Mitten of Regina and formerly of Spy Hill passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2005 at the age of 86 years.
Emily (nee Nicholson), the youngest daughter of Bart and Laura Nicholson, was born near Lumsden, Saskatchewan on April 26, 1919. 
She attended a rural school for grades 1 through 10, then Lumsden School for grades 11 and 12. After attending Regina Normal School, she started teaching at Welby, Saskatchewan, where she met - and later married - Victor Mitten. She taught at Oak Knoll School near Rocanville, then at Lumsden before joining the Women's Division of the Airforce in 1944. After nearly two years of service, she received her discharge from the services. In 1946 she married Victor and they lived at Welby for 10 years. Their marriage was blessed with twin daughters, Shirley and Laurice. During that time, she returned to teaching at Hamona. 
After moving to Spy Hill in 1956, she taught at Spy Hill and Churchbridge. When she retired in 1976 after 30 years teaching, she lived on the farm with her husband until he passed away in 1993, then moved to Regina where she developed a close circle of friends through card playing (especially crib, which was her favorite). She also enjoyed sewing (particularly quilts), working in the garden, and reading. 
Predeceased by her parents, her husband and her brother, she leaves to mourn her twin daughters Shirley with husband Mel Franklin of Regina, SK and Laurice Thiele of Abbottsford, BC, along with along with special friends Marie and Alfred Olafson. In addition she leaves eight grandchildren and three step-grandchildren: Shamus (Dawn), Shane (Shawna), Chad (Miranda) and Dave Stewart (Kelly); Vicki (Brian), Cheri, Lori, and Steve Thiele (Heather); Tammy (Rob) Popoff, Colin (Lana) Franklin, Darren (Susie) Franklin. Also 12 great-grandchildren: Geneveve; Denni, William and a new baby due in January; Haley, Rhea and Kane; Braden; Joshua, Sarah and Paige; Brett. A sister Clara Nicholson of Quesnel, B.C. and her family. A sister in law Dorothy Nicholson and her family of Lumsden, plus numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held on Saturday afternoon, December 31, 2005 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Rev. Delta Kelly of the United Church of Canada officiating. Karen Roulston was the organist leading the congregation in the Hymns: 'Beyond The Sunset' and 'Amazing Grace'. The Hymn 'One Day At A Time ' was sung by Rev. Delta Kelly. Reflections of Emily's life were given by her granddaghter Lori Thiele. The interment followed in the Garden of Memories, Yorkton Memorial Gardens with grandson Shamus Stewart serving as Urn Bearer.
Cremation and funeral arrangements were by Bailey's Funeral Home Yorkton