Obituary of Leslie John Muir

A memorial folder from the funeral service may be printed under the "Memories" tab, then choose "Memorial Program". MUIR - Leslie John Muir began his life's journey on September 30, 1926, the son of William (Bill) and Jessie (nee Verhaag) Muir. He was born during harvest, the eldest son of the eldest son, Leslie had four siblings, Ronald, Jean, Kenneth and Gerry. Leslie attended Orkney School and received Journeyman's status in machine repair, animal husbandry and agriculture from the College of Experience and Necessity. Leslie could fix any machine or appliance known to mankind. He loved his Hereford cattle, religiously checking cows at all hours during calving season assisting the new babies into the world if necessary. His horses were his passion. His team had his determination and were known to go through trails where others would not go and pull loads others were unable to budge. On June 30, 1951 he married the love of his life, Joyce McKen. Theirs was a love story from which movies are made, a marriage rarely seen today. Their romance extended through three years of courtship and sixty four years of marriage. During his brief stay at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre they always held each other's hand, Joyce never leaving the room without kissing the top of his forehead. The couple had three children, Bonnie-Jean, Carol and Grant. Leslie loved the land, the smells of the rain in spring, the grain in fall, and most of all the scent of the mint and clover drifting from the hay fields. This was his favorite season of the year. Active in his community, Leslie for over thirty years was a contributing member of the Yorkton Agricultural Society serving as a Director, then as President, being honoured with Lifetime membership and given the title as Senator. He took his obligation to community very seriously as well, serving on the local school board and both the Westview and Orkney United Church boards. He always extended his help to a neighbour when help was needed, whether it be a barn raising after a fire or helping harvest a neighbour`s crop when circumstance dictated. Leslie was twenty-eight days from reaching his 89th birthday having no health issues until reaching his 80`s. He went to sleep peacefully with his beloved Joyce, his children and grandchildren and close friends by his side on Wednesday, September 2, 2015. Leslie was predeceased by his son Grant; his parents, Bill and Jessie Muir; his mother-in-law, Ethel McKen; his siblings, Ronald, Kenneth and Jean; his brother`s-in-law, Brock Baker and Lester Lange; his sister-in-law, Ada Milbrandt; and nephew, Ken Lange. Leslie leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife Joyce, his daughters: Bonnie-Jean (Roy Carlson) and Carol, all of Yorkton. Grandchildren: David, Erin (Rob Clifford) and their children, Rhyen and Rochelle, all of Yorkton and Raelynn of Saskatoon. His youngest brother, Gerry (Karen) of Yorkton as well as many nieces and nephews, other relatives and good friends. The Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, September 8th 2015 from Westview United Church in Yorkton with Rev. Deborah Smith officiating. The eulogists were Erin Clifford (Muir) and Shannon Muir. Daughter Bonnie-Jean read a poem. Organist, Laurene Jemieff led members of the church choir and the congregation in the singing of the hymns 'In the Bulb There is a Flower', 'Lord of the Dance', and 'Softly and Tenderly, Jesus is Calling'. Soloist, Donna Milbrandt sang 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow'. Honorary bearers were Jeff, Michael, Lianne and Maureen Carpenter, Scott Koinberg and Rob Kier. The interment service took place in the morning at the Orkney Cemetery, Daughter Carol was the urnbearer. Condolences can be left at baileysfuneralhome.com. Memorials can be made to the Westview United Church Memorial Fund or to the Orkney Historical Society, c/o Mr. Ken Norman - 83 4th Ave. N. Yorkton S3N 1A4. Bailey's Logo. Service Information Tuesday, September 8th, 2015 2:00pm, Westview United Church