Dorothy Trapp  1914 – 2021

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our dear mother on July 7^th, 2021 at Villa Pascal Care Home in North Battleford, SK. at the age of 107.

Mom was born in Scott, SK. an only child to John and Lily Serle. She grew up in Phippen, SK. and received her schooling there. She worked in Wilkie, SK. where she met and married her husband of 67 years, Peter Trapp. The two of them lived briefly in North Battleford before moving on to farm life in Marlin, SK. where they started their family. They then moved north to their homestead where they built their own small home themselves in only two days. Mom and dad also built their own barn, broke the land and had five more children here. We then moved to the settlement in the Speedwell district where one more child was born. Mix farming there until the Community pasture bought their land in 1965. They then moved to the new home along Highway 4, staying there until their retirement that brought them to Battleford, SK. Dad passed in 2001, mom remained in their home till Feb 17, 2017. She then made her final move to Villa Pascal Care Home where she resided till her passing.

Mom enjoyed life to its fullest, she enjoyed playing cards, traveling the world in her later years and gathering with her family that extended over 6 generations. She really enjoyed her trip across Canada to New Foundland with her daughters while she was in her 90’s. One highlight of her life was Sea Dooing at the age of 95 years. Hard work and a fulfillment of happiness contributed to her life longevity. Mom was an amazing women and role model. She was the recipient of many awards for being a wonderful caregiver over the years, always opening her home to foster children loving them as her own. Mom was not afraid of hard work, always helping with the farming, baking bread three times a week making 16 loaves, milking cows, canning and preparing all of the wild fruit we would gather as a family. All while having time to be a loving mother and wife and all that comes with that.

Mom is survived and forever cherished by her children, Helen, Marg (Roy), Barb (Bobby), Russ (Christy), Cecile (Harold), Arlene (Richard), and many grandchild and  great grandchildren to the 6^th generation. She was predeceased by her parents John & Lily, husband Peter, infant son, Donald, sons, David, Jack, Alex and Billy. Marg remained in Battleford becoming Mom’s number 1 caregiver along with her first grandchild Beverly Ann.

A celebration of mom’s life will take place by Zoom on July 18^th, at 2:00 pm. Zoom Meeting Number is 4035940334 with Pass Code ID is Dorothy. Family would like to thank the staff at Villa Pascal for the excellent care given to Mom. Sallows & McDonald – Wilson & Zehner Funeral Home, Wally Markewich in care of arrangements.

 

• Date : 2021-07-07
• Location : North Battleford, SK.