In Loving Memory of Oral Wilhelm Fladeland

Born November 16, 1940, Ceylon, Saskatchewan

Passed away August 10, 2023, Battleford, Saskatchewan

Following a three and a half year stay at the Battleford district care center, it is with much love and sadness that we announce the passing of Oral Wilhelm Fladeland of Battleford, Saskatchewan, on August 10, 2023, at the age of 82 years.

Left to cherish Oral’s memory: his children, daughter, Audrey Robertson, son, Derek Fladeland (Denise) – their son Aaren, daughter-in-law Trish Fladeland – children Brooklyn and Noah; his blended family; daughter, Penny Donald (Derek Anderson) – children Kimberly (Mark)– their son, Lincoln and daughter Edie, Kelly (Cameron) and their Dad, Bob Donald; daughter, Terri Slomcinsky (Don) – her daughter Danielle  (Nick) – their children, Brayden, Brody, Blake and Briggs; son Brad Paul; son Mark Paul (Brenda) – children: Reisha (Calvin) and their children, Fallon and her son Xander, Madison and their mother Dawn, Jewel and Brienna; brother-in-law Laurence Lockheed – children Debbie (Ray), Kerry (Linda), Julia (Chuck), Dale ( Corrinne); sister-in-law Betty MacKrell – children: Glenda (Bill), Keith (Connie), Peggy (Owen), Larry (Carol), Wayne (Christy); sister-in-law Denise – children, Dean, Tammy (Brett): his good friend and Cousin Wayne Fladeland: his loving Aunt Nina and her daughter Pat and many more relatives and friends including his friends and staff at the Battleford district care center.

Oral was predeceased by his parents, Wilhelm and Clara Fladeland; his wife Donna; sons Sheldon and Troy; brother-in-law Sidney Lockheed; brother-in-law Glenn MacKrell and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Oral was a wonderful, well liked, social kind of guy, who was born in Ceylon, Saskatchewan. He was an only child who moved about a lot with his parents. He attended Hummingbird school in Gladmar, schools in Beaubier and Rosetown, and attended high school at Nutana collegiate in Saskatoon. A gymnast in high school, he loved those years and always said it was great growing up in the 50s. His dad did some carpentry as did Oral. After graduating he worked the oil rigs in Alberta and later became a journeyman carpenter. He married Judy Scott in 1965 and they had four children, Audrey (1966), Sheldon (1968-2023), Derek (1970), and Troy (1974-1974). He worked for Sears for over 20 years where he met Donna, and they were married in 1982. He worked his way up to manager and was transferred to Kitimat, BC. In the late 80s they made Battleford their home. Oral enjoyed working for the Housing Authority. He became involved in the North Battleford Legion where he became president. He was also very proud of being a volunteer firefighter, where he made many friends. He was also very involved with the Diabetes Association as his wife Donna lived with diabetes. Oral and Donna love to dance and his family and friends joined them many years at the Legion to dance away the afternoon on Remembrance Day. Oral was a positive and vivacious person. He loved travelling especially down to Arizona to enjoy the warmth and company of Terri, Don and Dani and family. He was always willing to help out and lend a hand. Oral and Donna spent many summers camping at Aquadeo, enjoying each other’s company and visiting with friends and family. Later in his life while at the care center he enjoyed watching Rider games with his friends Bud and Niel.

Oral loved people and he uplifted all who met him with his unique ability to connect with others. He will be greatly missed. He went peacefully in his sleep and now is free to dance again. Oral, you will live in our hearts always!

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Donations can be made to the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan or Canadian Diabetes Association in Saskatchewan.

Condolences for the family can be made at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca Arrangements have been entrusted to Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium -Vanessa Macnab

• Date : 2023-08-16
• Location : North Battleford, SK