Obituary of Alvin "Al" Banerd

Alvin John Banerd (Al) was born on November 3, 1939 to John and Margaret (nee Bieber) on a farm near Lemberg, SK. Al attended Roadside and Garden Schools. Al lit up every room he was in with his smile and enthusiasm. He loved music and dancing, this passion was contagious! He spent many nights playing his accordion while his cousin Daryl played his saxophone at dances & parties, usually Al was the life of the party. At one particular wedding celebration, Al met the love of his life, Florence (McLellan) and married her on Sept. 20, 1963. Before having Denise & Gary, Al & Flo thoroughly enjoyed their numerous nieces and nephews - he treated each one of them as his own. Al was very proud of his children's accomplishments. He was Gary's biggest fan, attending every football, softball and hockey game that Gary played; and Al was very supportive of Denise's accomplishments too. This carried through to his grandchildren. He became the biggest ringette and softball fan for Kylee & Tenley and hockey fan for Caden. He also loved to jump in the car with Flo and make many trips to Lloydminster to watch MacKenzie's dance recitals, or music recitals for Keeson and MacKinna. Al & Flo enjoyed many family vacations with their dear friends, Dennis & Sharon. Many miles were made across Canada & the US together with much laughter & great memories. Al enjoyed a variety of employment: Shoe salesman at Siers Department Store, Dry-cleaner at Ideal Dry Cleaners, Salesman at Eaton's in Melville (25 years), Property Manager at the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance (20 years) & other properties in Melville. He also enjoyed delivering bread for Nellie's Bakery which allowed him to socialize with everyone in town and surrounding areas. Al entered his eternal rest on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at St. Paul's Hospital in Saskatoon at the age of 78 years. Al will be remembered for his dedication to his wife, children, and grandchildren, his sense of humour, crazy jokes, giving heart, hard work, and his "comb-over". Al is pre-deceased by his parents John and Margaret, his Father-in-Law Conmee McLellan, his Mother-in-Law Lylla McLellan, brother Arnold, sisters-in-law Ursel Banerd & Mary McLellan, brothers-in-law Lloyd & Larry McLellan, nephews Larry Banerd & Lorne McLellan. Al is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Florence, daughter Denise (Brian) of Calgary and son Gary (Carrie) of Saskatoon and the six "Loves" of his life, MacKenzie, Caden, MacKinna, Keeson, Kylee & Tenley; and his brother Harold of Lumsden, sister Doreen McLellan of Saskatoon, sister-in-law Edith Volk of Winnipeg, precious nieces and nephews, Aunt Marie Hack of Estevan, Aunt Clara Keller of Melville, cousins, and many dear friends. Al's best days in the hospital were when his family was there with him and when Ruth from the Music Therapy blessed him with her music. Service Information Saturday, April 21st, 2018 2:00pm, First United Church Interment Details