Obituary of Allan Wayne Henley

A memorial folder from the funeral service may be printed under the "Memories" tab, then choose Memorial Program". HENLEY - Wayne was born August 24, 1934 in Melfort, Saskatchewan. His birth name was Donald Dale Meyers. He was the youngest child of Gladys Sarah (Brown) Meyers and James Livingston Hollinger. Wayne was given up for adoption on October 5, 1934 and placed in a private hospital in Regina. In December 1934, Wayne was adopted by Frank Cumpson Henley and Effie Florence Beverly (Quarrie) Henley of Qu'Appelle, Saskatchewan. Through his adoption his name was changed to Allen Wayne Henley known to all as Wayne. Wayne grew up on the family farm just south of Qu'Appelle. In 1946 the farm was leased out and the family moved to the town of Qu'Appelle, Wayne completed grade 10 in Qu'Appelle; he attended Notre Dame College at Wilcox and for a short period of time completed his education at Campion College in Regina, Saskatchewan. Wayne's first job was working for Ramsey Bird Construction, where he helped build some of the runways at the Regina airport. In 1953, Wayne started working for Saskatchewan Power. Wayne started working on the survey crew; moved to line crew,; crew foreman; taught at the trade school in Weyburn; District Operator; Service and Maintenance Operator and for a short period of time as Assistant/Superintendent. During his early employment, Wayne was involved with the rural electrification in the southern part of the province. Wayne continued to work for Saskatchewan Power until his retirement in May, 1990. In 1956, while relieving a District Operator in Swift Current area, he met a young shy woman; Kae Knelsen who worked at the local restaurant that he frequented. Wayne and Kae were married August 19, 1957, in the Anglican Church in Swift Current. The young couple moved to Ituna, Saskatchewan; where Wayne took over the role of District Operator. Wayne is the father of two sons; Richard Anthony and Randolph Wayne both were born in Ituna Hospital. During his residency in Ituna; Wayne was a Charter member of the Ituna Lions Club, a volunteer fire fighter and enjoyed curling at the local curling club. In 1966, Wayne was promoted as Service and Maintenance Operator and transferred to Yorkton, Saskatchewan. Wayne became very active with the Yorkton Minor Sports Association where he had served in many executive positions. He was one of the founders and president of South Saskatchewan Hockey League and served on the Yorkton Parks and Recreation Board. Upon his retirement from Saskatchewan Power; Wayne took over the role of General Manager of the Yorkton Parkland "AAA" Midget hockey team. He had great satisfaction seeing the players mature into fine young men. In 1993 the Midget "AAA" team won the coveted "Air Canada Cup" as Canada's top midget hockey team. Through the years there were a number of hockey players that had moved on to play in the SJHL, WHL and NHL. Due to personal health issues he stepped aside as the General Manager, January, 2014. Wayne was recognized for his volunteerism in minor sports by being presented several awards: to list a few are the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association for his service to minor hockey; Sportsman of the Year - Yorkton Terriers Hockey Club and his proudest is the Lifetime Membership to the Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League. In his relaxation time Wayne enjoyed watching hockey, baseball and football. He enjoyed fishing, camping and travel of any kind. Through the years he traveled with his wife, Kae to Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Aruba, Hawaii (several times), Mexico, Cuba, Caribbean, Alaska, and all provinces and territories with the exception of Newfoundland/Labrador in Canada. He is survived by Kae his loving wife of 57 years. He is also survived by his family; son Richard daughter-in-law Judy; son Randolph Henley and partner Ethel Wilson; granddaughter CoryLynn Henley; grandson Steven Wayne Henley; brother Cal Hamilton; half-sister Doris Gilchrish and two nieces Sandra (Jack) Moulton and Beth (Stan) Wiess. He has been predeceased by his adopted parents Frank and Effie (Quarrie) Henley; birth parents Gladys Sarah (Brown) Meyers and James Livingston Hollinger; half-sisters and half- brothers Dorothy Atrill; Jean East; Gordon Henley; Ruth Monrow and Lorne Meyers. The funeral service was held on Monday, November 10, 2014 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Rev. Deacon Luanne Hrywkiw officiating. Organist, Amanda Buhler led in the singing of the hymns 'Amazing Grace' and 'All Things Bright & Beautiful'. The interment took place in the Garden of St. Mark with Steven Henley, Ray Risz, Gary Shury, Garth Simms, Johnny Ronn and Glen Fafard serving as the casketbearers. Condolences can be left at baileysfuneralhome.com. Memorials may be made to the Yorkton Rawtec Maulers Hockey Club. Service Information Monday, November 10th, 2014 2:00pm, Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens