In Loving Memory Of

APPRECIATIONThe family wishes to express their gratitude for your kindness evidenced in thought and deed,

and for your attendance at the funeral service.

SCHULER-LEFEBVRE FUNERAL CHAPEL - Humboldt, Saskatchewan"Dedicated to those we serve."

Paul Crozon

86 YearsDecember 20, 1933 ~ January 17, 2020

CLOSE THE GATE

For this one farmer the worries are over, lie down and rest your head,Your time has been and struggles enough, put the tractor in the shed.Years were not easy, many downright hard, but your faith in God transcended,Put away your tools and sleep in peace. The fences have all been mended.You raised a fine family, worked the land well and always followed the Son,Hang up your shovel inside of the barn; your work here on earth is done.A faith few possess led your journey through life, often a jagged and stony way,The sun is setting, the cattle are all bedded, and here now is the end of your day.Your love of God’s soil has passed on to your kin; the stories flow like fine wine,Wash off your work boots in the puddle left by blessed rain one final time.You always believed that the good Lord would provideand He always had somehow,Take off your gloves and put them down, no more sweat and worry for you now.Your labor is done, your home now is heaven; no more must you wait,Your legacy lives on, your love of the land,and we will close the gate.~Nancy Kraayenhof

FUNERAL MASS:Wednesday, January 22, 2020 - 10:30 a.m.

St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church, Humboldt, Saskatchewan

Crossbearer: Rya JoaScripture Readers:

Larry Walby & Lorette CoquetIntentions: Chelsea Joa & Chene Hustej

Giftbearers: Paige Lalonde & Braelyn CroneMusic Ministry:

Director: Loretta Schugmann Organist: Marie AubinMembers of the St. Augustine Parish Funeral Choir

Memorial Table Attendants: Margery Crozon & Gladys Hamilton

INTERMENT: St. George’s R.C. Cemetery, Naicam, Saskatchewan

Active Pallbearers:Jonnathan Walby Jordan Theisen Evan HustejEd Coquet Wayne Crozon Corey MacPherson

Honorary Pallbearers:“All those who shared in Paul’s life.”

Memorial Donations:Humboldt District Hospital Foundation - Palliative Care

P.O. Box 1740, Humboldt, SK, S0K 2A0

Eulogists: Amy Lalonde & Cassandra Crone

Memorial Luncheon:Bella Vista Inn, Humboldt, Saskatchewan

Scripture Readers: Larry Walby & Kathy Crozon

PRAYER SERVICE:Tuesday, January 21, 2020 - 7:30 p.m.

St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church, Humboldt, SaskatchewanLay Presider: Bev Trach Organist: Darlene Cash

Celebrants: Fr. Prosper Abotsi & Fr. Lorne Crozon

Memorial Table Attendants: Wanda Lefebvre & Darla Christianson

Paul Marie Crozon was born December 20, 1933. His parents, Anne and Rene, had 10 children, and Paul was the second youngest. Like his nine siblings, he was born on the farm, located 10 miles northwest of Naicam, Saskatchewan. Paul completed grades 1 through 8 locally at Byng School, and then grades 9 through 13 at Gravelbourg, SK. Afterwards, he returned home to help his brothers and his dad farm, and then stayed on the farm for the next 65 years. In the summer of 1961, Paul met his future wife, Anna Theisen, and the pair married within the year on July 28, 1962. The couple moved onto the family farm with Paul’s parents, and between 1965 and 1971, Paul and Anna had five children: Diane, Miles, Janice, Warren, and Tania. Paul worked hard, running a mixed grain and cattle operation, but also enjoyed playing cards, curling, hunting, downhill skiing, and watching his kids and grandkids play sports. He took great pleasure in socializing with his neighbours and extended family, often hosting gatherings at the farm. Though he lost his wife Anna in 2006, and his son Miles in 2015, Paul stayed on the farm until the fall of 2017, when he and his daughter Janice moved into Humboldt. After struggling with COPD for several years, Paul passed away the morning of Friday, January 17th, 2020, with his family close by. Paul will be remembered for his warm smile, his calm presence, his quiet devotion to family, and his love of a good card game.Paul will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his three daughters, one son, six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren: Diane (Larry) Walby of Humboldt, SK, and family: Cassandra (Eric) Crone, Braelyn and Bentley, and Jonnathan Walby; Janice Crozon of Humboldt, SK; Warren Crozon (Joanne Bourgault) of Saskatoon, SK, and family, Alexander and Mattea; and Tania (Trent) Lalonde of Saskatoon, SK, and family, Amy and Paige; and by sister, Agnes Coquet of Melfort, SK; in-laws: Irene Crozon of Watson, SK, Marlyn Crozon of Oakville, ON, George (Carol) Theisen of Humboldt, SK, Elaine (Owen) MacPherson of Big River, SK, Neil (Shirley) Theisen of Grenfell, SK, and Debbie Hustej of Annaheim, SK; and by numerous nieces and nephews.He is predeceased by his wife, Anna (nee Theisen) Crozon, (May 2006); son Miles, (May 2015); grandson Joshua Lalonde; his parents, Rene and Anne (nee Gueguen) Crozon; siblings: Yves Crozon, Pierre Crozon, Elizabeth (Louis) Coquet, Josephine (Joe) Pitt, Leon Crozon, Pauline ( Gilbert) Clouatre, Sr. Jeanne Crozon, Marcel Crozon; and by in-laws, Louis and Frances (nee Schwingenschloegl) Theisen, Lucien Coquet, Orville Theisen, and Peter Hustej.