September 13, 1930 – February 21, 2011
Blanche left this world to join her parents William and Johnina Hoggarth, sister Jean Edwards, brothers Oliver and Myles and nephews Myles, Dalton and Larry. She is survived by sister Tunie Topinka, sisters-in-law Vangie Hoggarth and Selina Hoggarth, numerous nephews and nieces, cousins and special friends. Blanche was born in Whitewood and attended Hallsdale and Whitewood Schools. She went to Reliance Business College in Regina in 1948. After that she worked for Bank of Montreal for two years and then on to MacLeods stores in Virden, Regina and Moose Jaw for 35 years. Retiring from there she worked in a ladies' wear store in Moose Jaw for a few years before enjoying her full time retirement. The family would like to give special thanks to her friends Joyce, Myrna, Marge and Brenda for their daily visits while she was in hospital the past four months. Funeral Services will be held at the Whitewood United Church on Friday, February 25, 2011. Interment will follow at the Whitewood Cemetery. A Memorial Tea will be held at W.J. Jones & Son Family Centre, 262 Athabasca Street East, on Monday, February 28, 2011 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Saskatchewan Cancer Agency, #204 - 3775 Pasqua Street, Regina, Sask. S4S 6W8. In living memory of Blanche, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home. Please sign the memorial register at website: www.wjjonesandson.com (Obituaries).
Gerry Mitchell Funeral Director