It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Sidney Moffitt. John passed away peacefully on Tuesday October 7, 2014, at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. John was born on December 22, 1955, in Hampton, South Carolina, to Sidney & Madeline Moffitt. John attended elementary school in South Carolina, until Sidney and Madeline bought a farm north of Webb, SK. John completed his high school education at Gull Lake School, where he played football for the Lions. In his free time during his high school years, John enjoyed curling, 4-H, and going to football parties. John married the love of his life, Brenda Crocker, on November 14, 1975. John & Brenda were blessed with two children, Kevin and Michelle. Kevin and Michelle were John’s pride and joy, and nothing gave him more happiness than hearing about recent events in their lives. John loved to keep everyone up to date with stories of his kids – he was always so proud of them. John’s passions were his family and the farm. The Moffitt’s worked together for over forty years to establish what is now the family farm. Everyone will always remember John as a man that genuinely loved and cared about all of his family and friends, a man that was hardworking, and a man that had unrivaled passion and devotion to all things that encompassed the family farm. John loved to make small bets with his kids, even if that meant that he had to bet against his own team. It was never about the money or winning, for John it was always about having fun with his kids. There was no better way for John to spend his free time than with his grandchildren Kason, Lincoln, and Evan. He loved every moment that he spent with them and teased them with the best intentions quite often. Many afternoons were spent with the sound of children’s laughter and John at the center of it. John would have been 59 years old in December and John & Brenda would have been married 39 years this November. John will be missed dearly by his wife Brenda; his children, Michelle (Corey) McCrea and their child, Evan: Kevin (Angela) Moffitt and their children, Kason and Lincoln; Father, Sidney; sister, Joyce Kettner; brother, Gary; Aunt Kathleen Blakely; and numerous other relatives. John was also very excited and looking forward to meeting his fourth grandson and first granddaughter – who are expected to arrive in November 2014 and January 2015. He was predeceased by his sister, Gail; Mother, Madeline; Grandparents, Kenneth & Hilda Trimble and Dorothy & Minor Moffitt; and by Aunt Jean Smith. The Celebration of Life Service was held on Tuesday, October 14, 2014, at 2pm from the Alpine Church of God, Swift Current, SK, with Pastor Alex Allan officiating. The eulogy was brought byDoug Rittwage and a PowerPoint tribute from his family was also presented. Scripture was read from Ecclesiastes 3:1-15. The Interment Service was held at the St. John’s Cemetery in the Antelope District, SK, with the following serving as pallbearers, Steve Anderson, Richard Moffitt, Justin Kemick, Jeff Moffitt, Dennis Klassen, Douglas Martin, Jeff Eldie, and Derrick Rittwage.Honourary Pallbearers were Duane Neufeld, Dawson Corey, Patrick Moffitt, Daniel McPhee, Darren Kettner, Dwayne Kettner, Brian Rieger, Austin Franklin, and Tony Lane. For those wishing, donations to the Arnal Boys Memorial Bursary for Young Farmers, would be appreciated by the family. Donations may be made out to Arnal Boys Memorial Bursary and may be sent to: The RM of White Valley #49 – Arnal Boys Memorial Bursary, C/O Chantal Henderson, Box 2097, Swift Current, SK S9H 4V1. Funeral arrangements were in care of Swift Current Funeral Home, Swift Current, SK. For further information or to leave a personal message of condolence on the family‘s obituary page, please go to swiftcurrentfuneralhome.com