Obituary of Velma Matilda Shingoose

SHINGOOSE - It is with broken hearts that the family of Velma Shingoose announce her passing on October 7, 2021 at the Regina General Hospital at the age of 61 years. Velma was born Velma Matilda Pelletier on June 19, 1960 to Isabel (nee Flamont) and Joseph Pelletier. She was raised in the Gerald area where she attended her schooling in Stockholm, Gerald and finally Esterhazy, Saskatchewan. In her early years, Velma kept busy helping her parents to care for their family. She took a volunteer position as a candy striper in the Esterhazy Hospital as a teenager. She also worked as a waitress at a local restaurant. Both of these earlier experiences helped to shape what her future would hold. On June 19, 1987 Velma was united in marriage to Lester Joseph Shingoose. Their 32 years together would see them building a life and working in various endeavors including construction work, taking different courses such as shoe repair and rebuilding the family home after a fire that destroyed the original home. Concession and food preparation was something they both enjoyed to do together and had a concession for years that saw many people enjoy food such as Bannock burgers, Indian Tacos and various other delicious treats. This was until Lester was called home on September 4, 2012. Velma had taken the CCA (Continuing Care Assistant) Program and graduated on February 16, 1996. She would find joy for the next 24 years as she worked in various care homes before taking a position with Yorkton Home Care. There, she found a passion and brought joy, love and care to her clients up until her retirement in December 2020. She loved caring for the elderly and it showed as she was a favorite with many clients. Never one to stay idle long, Velma enjoyed many different activities since her retirement including spending time with family and friends, playing bingo and spending time at the casino, as well as shopping for a bargain! This was definitely another one of Velma's passions! She loved to shop! Whether it be at garage sales, Value Village, or wherever, Velma loved to buy clothes, shoes, purses and coats. She always felt that if you are not the first one there, you will have missed out on the "good stuff". Velma's fire, spark, laughter and smile will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Predeceased by her husband Lester; father Joseph Pelletier, mother Isabel Pelletier; sister Mary Brazeau; sister Lena Pelletier; brother James Pelletier; uncle Fred Flamont; aunt Sarah Desjarlais; brother Gilbert Pelletier; brother Roy Pelletier; as well as several nieces, nephews and in-laws. She leaves to mourn her passing, her children: Corey Toth (Becky), granddaughters Cheyenne and Mariah; Kathleen (Todd), grandsons Austin, Jonah, Faber; Delta (Mark) Hansen, grandsons "her boys" Jackson, Dawson (Snuffy), Ethan (Bum Bum), Leon (Cheryl) Shingoose, grandchildren Lukas, Kiyara, Silas, Lorraine, LJ, Seth, Nicholas and Alita. Brothers Mervin (Florence) Pelletier, Richard Pelletier and Gary Pelletier. Sisters Rose (Leo) Martin, Bertha (Gerald) Roussin, Sylvia (Nelson) Brazeau, as well as many, many nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends. The funeral service was held on Wednesday, October 13th 2021 from Westview United Church with Rev. Deborah Smith officiating. Songs played were 'Amazing Grace', "What A Friend We Have in Jesus' and a song by Delta - 'Wind Beneath My Wings'. The interment took place in the Yorkton City Cemetery with Jackson Fleury, Darcy Martin, Gale Pelletier, Saul Pelletier, Shane Brazeau-Tourangeau and Dion Roussin serving as the casketbearers. Condolences can be left at baileysfuneralhome.com Service Details. Service When: Wednesday, October 13th, 2021 11:00am Location: Westview United Church Address: 355 Bradbrooke Dr. YORKTON, SK S3N 2K7 Interment Location: Yorkton City Cemetery Address: King St. East YORKTON, SK Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event Ongoing Online Event About this event In Loving Memory Of Velma Shingoose June 19, 1960 - October 7, 2021 Look inside to read what others have shared Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in this book. View Tribute Book