SATHER: - Martin Arve, age 79 of Gull Lake, Saskatchewan, passed away Thursday, Febuary 11, 2010 at the Pasqua Hospital in Regina, Saskatchewan, after a brief battle with cancer. Martin is survived by special friend Gunvor Sagmoen of Norway; his son Tobe (Kris) of Gull Lake, SK and his children Peter (Sara) Eddy & Crystal Sather of Lethbridge, AB, Brendan, Ryley and Cole Sather of Melfort; his daughter Karen (Les) McGrath of Nanaimo, BC and her daughters Kirsten (Rob) Thoreson of Toronto, ON and Tiffany Thoreson of Nanaimo, BC; his son Brett (June) Sather of Gull Lake, SK and their children Bryn (Tom) Sather of Medicine Hat, AB, Jarrett Sather of Saskatoon, SK and Marli Sather of Gull Lake, SK; his daughter Diane Sather of Regina, SK; two brothers-in law Arnold Fritsch of Gull Lake, SK, Leonard Head of Swift Current, SK; one sister-in-law Marj Head of Gull Lake, SK; and numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. Martin was predeceased by his loving wife Doris; his parents Tobias & Ester Ronnesaeter; his brothers Torbjorn & Klaus Ronnesaeter, his parents-in-laws Richard & Alice Head; brothers-in-law Ernie & Jack Head and Don Holtby; sisters-in-law Phyllis Holtby, Mildred Fritsch and Shirley Head and nephew Dick Holtby. Martin was born January 26, 1931 in Flisa, Norway. On the advice of his uncle, he immigrated to Canada in 1949 in hopes of furthering his education and enhancing job opportunities. He worked a variety of jobs including working construction on the Duncairn Dam and a local bridge on the No. 1 Highway, working in the CPR mailcar during a Christmas rush and as a farm labourer for his uncles. Martin married Doris Head on October 3, 1953. The newlyweds, keen to become farmers, first rented, and later purchased in 1959, the Bert Sather farm. They raised turkeys, milked cows and fattened a few steers for six years. This provided capital to purchase more farm land and expansion continued over the years. A thriving feed lot was established and grew. Martin was also proud that Sather Farms Charolais Ltd. produced prize-winning cattle. The farm was all-consuming, with Martin striving to be on the cutting edge of new breeds of cattle, improved varieties of crops and innovative fertilizers and feeding methods. In the few moments that were left free Martin enjoyed gardening, tending his roses, fishing and keeping abreast of local and international news. He embraced his friends and family, delighted to act as host for gatherings, wearing his apron and wielding his barbecue tongs. Martin was a part of the farming decisions right up to his death. The Funeral Service was held Saturday, February 20, 2010 at 1:00 PM. at the Webb Community Hall, Webb, SK, with Pastor Gordon Willison officiating. The pianist was Clara Butler and Karen McGrath & Ellie Rausch performed a duet of a favourite hymn, Amazing Grace. The eulogy was given by Bryn Jarrett & Marli Sather. Ushers were Donna Holtby & Terry Winter. The Interment service was held at St. John Cemetery, Antelope District, Saskatchewan. The Pallbearers were his grandchildren: Jarrett Sather, Tiffany Thoreson, Crystal Sather, Brendan Sather, Ryley Sather and Cole Sather. Memorial donations to the charity of the donor's choosing, would be appreciated by the family. Warren's Funeral Home were entrusted with the arrangements. For further information call 773-8831 or 1-800-267-6606 or visit our web site at www.warrensfuneralhome.com and express your sympathy to family members in our book of condolences.