Obituary of Ronald Allan Crozier

CROZIER - Mr. Ronald Allan Crozier beloved husband of Dianna Passed away at the Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon, SK. on Wednesday, March 12, 2008. He was 51 years of age. Ron was born on April 11, 1956 at Preeceville, Sk; eldest son of Alvin and Dolly (nee Cote) Crozier. Ron received his education at Lillian and Endeavour Rural Schools and graduated from Sturgis High School. Following this he began employment with Intercontinental Packers at Regina in sales. During this time Ron was united in marriage to Dianna Sikora on May 1, 1976; a union that was blessed with two sons: Justin and Curtis. In 1982 Ron and his family were transferred to Yorkton with Intercontinental. He worked with this company until 1985 when he began employment with Dowies, Home Gallery and eventually started his own contracting business specializing in exterior finishing. Ron had continued to operate his business leaving day to day operations to his son Justin. In May of 2007 Ron was diagnosed with a rare blood disorder. Ron was always involved. He loved to play darts ( passionately) fish and curl. He enjoyed Hockey ( Montreal Canadiens) and Nascar. He was involved with the Royal Canadian Legion, the Elks (BPOE), the Army and Navy and the ACT. His family will remember him with love and his quick wit together with a dry sense of humour. Ron leaves to cherish his memory and to celebrate his life his loving wife Dianna. His sons: Justin (Tamara), Curtis (Terrie); his parents Alvin and Dolly, a sister Elaine (Ken) Novak; two brothers: Dale and Murray; nieces and nephews: Chris (Yvonne) Novak and their son Kayin, Lisa (Evan) Hill, Ben and Amy Crozier; his father - in - law Frank Sikora and Ron's favourite, Slim. He was predeceased by his grandparents and his mother - in - law Elsie Sikora. The Funeral service was held on Saturday afternoon, March 15, 2008 from St. Andrews United Church Yorkton, SK; with Reverend Doug Craig officiating. Shani Apland was the organist leading the Choir and congregation in the Hymns "Amazing Grace" and "How Great Thou Art". The Honourary Bearers were "all those who knew and loved Ron". At the conclusion of the service the recessional was "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling "played on the piano by Shani while Ron's sons: Curtis and Justin carried the urn. Interment will take place at a later time. Ron's family would like to thank everyone who remembered them with cards, food, flowers and good company. Thank You for the donations to the Canadian Cancer Society in Ron's memory. Cremation and funeral arrangements were by Bailey's Funeral Home Yorkton Service Information Saturday, March 15th, 2008 3:00pm, St. Andrew's United Church Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens