It is with heavy hearts that the family of Gus Froese announces his passing on Wednesday, March 29th, 2017. Gus was born in Hawarden, SK in 1929 to Gustav and Anna Froese and was raised on the family farm west of Hanley in a large, loving family. He grew up in the rhythm of farm life, with a close connection to the land that would provide a foundation for the works of his hand and his heart. After attending Rosthern Junior College, Saskatoon Teachers’ College and the University of Saskatchewan, Gus taught in many rural and urban schools throughout the province. While teaching at Lockwood, he met Kathleen Stephenson and they were married in 1959. He was an executive member of the Saskatchewan Arts Board and the SSEA, board member of the Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery and Minto United Church, and an active supporter of the New Democratic Party. For his dedication to art, education and community, Gus received the IODE Good Citizenship Award in 2000, the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal in 2002, and the Moose Jaw Honour’s Award in 2006. He was predeceased by his parents; brothers: Jake (Elsie), John (Agnes), Arnie (Helen), Art, and Ben Froese; sister, Selma (Glen Dromerski); brothers-in-law: John Unrau, Harold Krause, Ernie Ebbert, Max Stephenson, and Richard (Margaret) Stephenson. Gus will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 58 years, Kathleen; children: Rich (Laurie), Rob (Gabriela), and Kirby (Crystal); grandchildren, Ashley and Stephen Froese; brothers, David (Marlene) and Helmut (Liz); sisters: Anne Unrau, Louise Falk (Walt), Mary Krause, Frieda Ebbert, and Marlene Hoeppner (Don); sisters-in-law, Anita and Mary; and several generations of nieces and nephews. A gentle and generous soul, fun-loving, warm and supportive, Gus lived a life filled with profound love and appreciation for family, friends, nature and wonder. He spread the blessing of his zest for life to all those who knew him. He will be greatly missed and remembered dearly. His wonderful spirit will live on. A Celebration of Gus’ Life will be held on Wednesday, April 5th, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. in Minto United Church, 1036 7th Ave NW, Moose Jaw. Reverend Linda Tomlinson-Seebach will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery, 461 Langdon Cres, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 0X6. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Gary McDowell, Funeral Director 306-693-4550 www.moosejawfuneralhome.com