Obituary of Christina Simpson "Ina" McDougall

A memorial folder from the funeral service can be printed under the "Memories" tab, then click "Memorial Program". Christina Simpson McDougall was born June 24, 1921 at Yorkton; second daughter of John and Elizabeth Purves. lna was raised on the family farm and received her education at Clyde School. On November 10, 1943 lna was united in marriage to Jim McDougall. ln 1944 they moved to a farm east of Yorkton where they actively farmed for over 50 years. They were blessed with three children: Jim Jr., Bert and Betty. ln her younger years lna enjoyed curling with neighbors at the Tonkin curling rink. She always had a large garden and did alot of canning. Saskatoons and pin cherries were picked for pies and jelly and there was always homemade bread. She cut grass and helped with all the farm chores as well as helping with harvest and haying. lna enjoyed knitting and crocheting; many pairs of socks and mitts were turned out as well as sweaters and afghans until her eyesight failed. lna entered the Yorkton and District Nursing Home in May 2010 when her health began to fail. She passed away peacefully on Friday, May 3, 2013 at the age of 91 years. Predeceased by her parents, husband Jim; grandsons: Leslie James McDougall, Don Carl McDougall, Brent James McDougall; two sisters. Jean Purves and Alice Burkell; brother Andy Purves; brother-in-law Bill Burkell and sister-in-law Eileen Purves. She leaves to mourn, her passing and to celebrate her life, two sons: Jim Jr. (Barbie) and their family, Jackie (Grant), Brenda, Tracy (Colin), Penny (Tony) and Robbie (Angie); Bert (Mary) and their daughter-in-law Kristy; Betty (Dean) Russell and their family: Brian (Heidi), Blair (Adynah), Stuart (Dora); 24 great- grandchildren; two sister-in-laws: Lorraine Noonan of Calgary and Donna McDougall of Brandon as well as many nieces and nephews Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens