Obituary of Melford Alfred Milbrandt

Melford Milbrandt passed away on September 12, 2018 at Jowsey House at the Yorkton & District Nursing Home. He was 93 years of age. Melford Alfred Milbrandt was born on November 16, 1924; a son of Alfred & Laura (nee Nehring) Milbrandt. Melford was delivered by his grandmother in the family home. He was the first of two children. Melford attended the Windsor School near Springside. It was here he fell in love with Ada McKen. They had their first kiss in that little cloakroom. After completing grade 9 he joined his father in a mixed farming operation. They farmed the land, milked cows, shipped the cream, sheared sheep, raised chickens, turkeys, ducks and pigs. Dad loved farming, always hoping for the best but was prepared for the worst. On July 16, 1946 Melford and Ada were married. They lived with Melford's mom and dad for the first year until his parents moved into Springside. The couple welcomed two of their three children while in this little farmhouse. Glenn on July 30th 1949 and Gary on April 4, 1953. They decided to build a new house in 1959 and with that Wendy, their third child completed the family on July 20, 1960. Besides farming, Melf loved to fish and hunt. Some of his fondest memories were made hunting up north with friends when he was young and later, when his boys were old enough, hunting with them and their friends. Fishing allowed 'down' time from the farm. A pastime that began with his parents and aunts and uncles continued through the generations. His grandchildren all have wonderful memories that were made on a boat whether it was a fishing lake, fly-in up north, or even in BC for Sturgeon! Melf loved them all. He always looked forward to the 'big' fishing trip every year with Glenn and his friends to Cormorant. Ada and Melf were able to take many enjoyable bus trips. He loved being able to sit back and enjoy the ride. They met new friends along the way but always were glad to get home. He said it was the best place to be. Melf's son Glenn decided to join him on the family farm. Together they made decisions and worked side by side for close to 50 years. They were a team. Melf's pride and joy was his family. He was so proud of each and everyone of them, and cherished all the times they visited. Melford leaves to cherish his memory his son Glenn (Donna) Milbrandt; daughter-in-law Faith Milbrandt; daughter Wendy (Brad) Schmidt; grandchildren: Gregg (Jodi) Milbrandt of Estevan and their children Katie, Randi & Cameron; Kelly (Bob Owens) Milbrandt of Warsaw, Indiana and their children Michael, Luca, Alexis, Gracie & Sophia; Chad (Nicole) Milbrandt of Mission, BC and their children Raphael, Gabriel, Finn & Raina; Kris (Sarah) Milbrandt of Saskatoon and their children Aurora, Zachary, Olivia, Sophie & Olivia; Kurtis (Malinda) Milbrandt of Didsbury, AB and their children Madelyn, Greta and Sophie; Lindsay (David) Regler of Swift Current and their children Hannah, Ethan & Owen; Laura (Devon) Toews and their son Wyatt; Kyle (Jana) Schmidt of Yorkton and their son Ethan; and Adam Schmidt of Yorkton. Also brothers & sisters-in-law: Olive Lange, Morris McKen, Stan (Linda) McKen, Joyce Muir, as well as nieces, nephews and his many other relatives and friends. Melford was predeceased by his loving wife of 69 years Ada; his son Gary, his parents, Alfred & Laura, his sister Merle, mother & father-in-law Ethel and Charles McKen, brothers-in-law Reginald, Norm & Wesley McKen, Lester Lange, Les Muir, and sister-in-law, Jean McKen. The funeral service was held on Tuesday, September 18th 2018 frrom the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Crystal Bailey B.Th officiating. Tributes were given by grandchildren and by daughter Wendy. Pianist, Laural Teichroeb led the congregation in the singing of the hymn 'Amazing Grace'. A duet of Marlon & Tammy Milbrandt sang 'I Will Rise'. A CD of 'Bluebird on My Windowsill' was played as the processional. The interment preceeded the service at the Yorkton City Cemetery with Gregg, Chad, Kris and Kurtis Milbrandt, and Kyle and Adam Schmidt serving as the casketbearers. memorials were to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the Alzheimer's Society of Saskatchewan. Condolences can be left at baileysfuneralhome.com Service Details. Service When: Tuesday, September 18th, 2018 2:00pm Location: Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Address: Highway #10 East YORKTON, SK Interment Location: Yorkton City Cemetery Address: King St. East YORKTON, SK