Obituary of Alvin Arnold Gross

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Alvin Gross on April 6, 2018 at Yorkton. He was 90 years of age. Alvin Arnold Gross was born on March 29, 1928 on the family farm in the Stornoway district, the son of Fred and Molly (nee Ruf) Gross. He attended Glasgow School and began farming with his father at an early age and later with his brother Eric. He worked on a dairy farm and later for a farmer in the Wroxton district until he acquired his own land. On October 7, 1955 Alvin was united in marriage to Mary Puritch. This union was blessed with a son Brian Frederick (1963) and two daughters, Anne Maureen (1960) (died in infancy) and Joan Marie (1967). Alvin and Mary lovingly shared 62 years together. Alvin was a successful farmer growing various crops, but he especially enjoying growing canola. He loved working the land, planting the seed, watching it grow into wavering fields of grain and later harvesting the reward of his labours. A skillful mechanic, whether he was replacing a broken gear on the combine, overhauling a tractor or fixing a broken toy....Alvin was successful. This gift earned him the name "Grandpa Fix It" given by his cherished granddaughters. In 1967 Alvin and Mary moved to their home in Yorkton and Alvin became a "lunch - pail farmer" travelling to the farm each day to continue his farm work. Alvin retired from the farm in the fall of 1996 and concluded his lifelong career with an auction sale in the spring of 1997. His retirement gave him more time for hunting, fishing and working on his "little farm", his GARDEN, growing various kinds of tomatoes and many other wonderful vegetables. He shared the abundance of his garden with family, neighbors and friends. His weekly drives to the farm to cut grass made for enjoyable summer outings. He enjoyed travelling to places like Vancouver, Cold Lake, AB, Greenwood, N.S., Ottawa, Comox, BC, Calgary and Winnipeg. Alvin's deep faith in God gave him guidance, strength and hope throughout his life. God's work in his life brought him joy and peace. Alvin was predeceased by his father, Fred (1946), mother Molly (1991), daughter Anne (1960), nephew Craig Vaughan (1980), brothers-in-law Richard Burback (2005), Norval Vaughan (2014) and brother Eric (2016). Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife Mary of Yorkton; son Brian of Calgary, daughter Joan (Craig) Frost of Winnipeg; three granddaughters, Kaitlyn, Carmen and Cassidy Frost of Winnipeg; three sisters, Miriam Burback of Yorkton, Lillian Nesbitt of Edmonton and Ruth Vaughan of Yorkton; sister-in-law Joyce Gross of Yorkton, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends. The Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Jim Atcheson, Jack Reddekopp, Betty Petersen and Linda Wainwright as the officiants. The pianist, Sherrie Gullacher led the congregation in the singing of the hymns. Guest Register attenders were Brenda Hermanson, Shirley Graham, Marla Munro and Viola Hermanson. The ushers were David Hermanson, Rocky Munro and George Osborne. The interment followed in the Garden of St. Matthew at Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Rick Vaughan, Kelly Burback, Trevor Puritch, Bryan Elaschuk, Ron Hermanson and Regan Cobb serving as the casket bearers. Memorials in memory of Alvin may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation as gifts of remembrance. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.baileysfuneralhome .com Visitation Details Monday, April 9th, 2018 7:00pm, Bailey's Funeral Home, Yorkton Service Information Tuesday, April 10th, 2018 1:30pm, Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens