BARLOW- It is with great sadness the families of Frank Barlow announce his passing at the Cypress Regional Hospital on Friday, January 6th, at the age of 89 years. He would be sadly missed by his family; Ralph (Barb) Barlow of Kyle; Wendy (Mike) McIntosh of Swift Current; Randy (Chris) Barlow of Saskatoon; Leanne (Colin) Pederson of Kyle; 9 grand children; Stacey, Cameron, Melissa, Michael, Tara, Brian, Madison, Morgan and Mason. 7 great grandchildren; Calvin, Kennadee, Bret, Anna, Rili, Riki, and Cooper, and one great (great) grandchild; Savanna. Brother Fred (Margaret) Barlow of Swift Current; Sister Gladys of Vancouver B.C. sisters-in-law Ruby Anderson of Swift Current; Lorraine Barlow of Saskatoon and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Doreen (Anderson) in 1997; Parents Ralph and Evelyn Barlow; Brothers Allen Barlow; Harold Barlow and wife Lila (Briggs); Leonard Barlow and wife Eva(Schneider); sisters Doris Gloyn and husband Wilf; Elva McIntyre and husband Edgar; sister Vera Eberg and husband Omer; sister Edith McKetiak and husband George; brothers-in-law Embert Anderson; Arnold Anderson and wife Hazel. Frank was the 4th child born to Ralph and Evelyn Barlow on their home place north of Abbey on October 30th 1922. He attended Ararat Springs School just north of Abbey. After his schooling he worked at a farm hand at various locations before enlisting in 1942 and joining the engineers. He was sent overseas and towards the end of the war he was transferred to the Regina Rifles infantry. He returned from the war in 1945 and became a founding member of the Matador Co-op farm. Frank was a handy man and there wasn't much he wouldn't tackle. On the farm one of his main jobs was that of a mechanic. He married Anna Doreen Anderson on November 1st 1949 and along with Doreen they raised a family of four. On retiring in 1975, Frank and Doreen remained on the farm. In 1998 Frank spent a winter in Kyle and then moved to Swift Current where he remained involved and active until his passing. He was a life time member of the Royal Canadian Legion in Kyle branch #124. He was a long time member of the fish and game and was very active in the community. He was always willing to lend a helping hand. Frank enjoyed life and had numerous hobbies and interests. In earlier years he especially liked to play baseball and curl. He enjoyed camping with his family and the many summers they spent at their cabin at Turtle lake. His hobbies and interests were many and included woodworking, photography, gardening, cribbage, fishing, hunting, and watching all kinds of sports. He was an avid reader and loved old time country music. He took great pride in his family and especially enjoyed visits from his grandchildren and great grandchildren. They never found his cookie jar or candy dish empty. The bereavement service was held at St. Stephen's Anglican Church in Swift Current on Saturday, January 14th, 2012 with Reverend Jonathan Hoskin officiating. Honorary Pallbearers where his grandchildren, his great grandchildren and great (great) grandchild. Eulogy was read by Granddaughter Madison Pederson. Special thanks to the doctors and staff at the Cypress Regional hospital for the care given. Donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, or to the royal Canadian Legion in Kyle. Warren's Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements. For further information call 773-8831 or 1-800-267-6606 or visit our website @ www. warrensfuneralhome.com and express your sympathy to family members in our book of condolences.