Date of Birth: February 16, 1930
Date of Death: November 19, 2017
Lorne was born on Feb. 16, 1930, at the family farm, the son of Samuel and Helena (Scheer) Scheirer. He was called to his heavenly Father’s arms Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, at St. Peter’s Hospital, Melville.
Lorne was a son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, neighbour and friend. He was a farmer, an inventor, a builder (make something from nothing), a fixer, a cleaner, a babysitter and many more things. He wore every one of those titles with dignity and pride but none more than babysitter. Even in his hospital bed, Lorne could hear the little ones coming down the hall long
before any of us did. When they got to the door and walked in, he would just light up. Lorne will be missed, but we know he is now babysitting the little ones that have gone before us and the ones we never got to meet. He trained us well so we will carry on and be okay. He left us with this instruction “No bragging and no sad songs at the funeral!”
Lorne is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Elsine (Mebs); children, David (Sharen) Scheirer, Danette (Mark) Domres and Dan (Arlene) Scheirer; eight grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; siblings Doris Dohms, Darleen Tillman, and Donald, Raymond and Eldon Scheirer; and many sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Lorne was predeceased by his children, Susan and Dale; parents, Samuel and Helena; siblings, Edwin and Norman Scheirer and Gladys Schmuland.
Lorne’s life was celebrated on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Lemberg, with the Rev. Victoria Mwamasika officiating. Those participating in the service included eulogist Melanie Timmerman, readers Stephanie Griko, Brittany Ratay and Nikki Stordy and Rob Scheirer playing guitar and singing “Precious Memories.” Organist Lorraine Geres led in the singing of the
hymns “All Things Bright and Beautiful”, “I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry” and “What a Friend We Have in Jesus.” Honorary pallbearers were Lorne’s granddaughters Stephanie Griko, Nikki Stordy, Brittany Ratay, Melanie Timmerman, Krista Nickell, Ashley Scheirer, Whitney Scheirer and Amanda Bealing.
Interment followed at the Lemberg Cemetery with grandsons Kenny Scheirer, Ryan Nickell, Dustin Domres, Jeremy Scheirer, Lorne Griko, Sean Stordy, Bram Ratay and Curtis Timmerman as active pallbearers.
Arrangements were entrusted to Matthews Funeral Home, Melville.
