Anita ven der Buhs
October 24, 1943 – November 7, 2017

Anita (nee Plemel) ven der Buhs of the Englefeld District, SK, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2017, at Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon. She was 74 years of age. Anita was born on October 24, 1943, in St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Humboldt, SK, to Alois and Elizabeth (nee Crone) Plemel. She was raised on a farm near St. Gregor and attended Diamond Willow and St. Gregor schools. After the closing of St. Gregor School, Anita went to Englefeld School where she met the love of her life, Bernie, in Grade 11. They began to “go steady” and were thrilled to be each other’s prom date. Anita had one sister, Mary Lee, and growing up they graciously shared the Plemel family home with many many foster children over the years. After graduating from Englefeld, Anita proudly went straight into nursing schooling at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Humboldt.  During that time, she made many lifelong friends who were very dear to her, and she greatly looked forward to the nursing reunion trips and gatherings they shared. Bernie and Anita were married on October 23, 1965.  Shortly after their marriage, they took over the ven der Buhs homestead where they enjoyed their 52 years of marriage.  They were blessed with three boys and one girl.  Anita continued to work as a nurse for several years up until her retirement.  She was a proud cancer survivor of 14 years. Anita enjoyed many outdoor adventures over the years as Bernie took her along hunting in the north and south, as well as travelling to British Columbia, Alaska, and many other scenic adventures with family and friends.  They enjoyed the winter trips snowmobiling to Barrier Lake and the hunting cabins.  Anita greatly enjoyed her many years at Barrier and treasured her visits of those who gathered there.  In later years, over the winter, she graciously waited for spring to come so they could return to their lake retreat. Anita loved being toured around by Bernie, Nicholas, and Sidney, and getting excursions of the farm, garden and continuous updates on horses, kittens, and yard projects they were building. Anita prepared endless meals and canned goods, and she and Bernie would enjoy spending days and hours preparing cakes, pies and freezer meals for those who would visit. She looked forward to and was a devoted attendee at the many events her grandchildren participated in.  As well, she was a dedicated Blue Jay and Saskatchewan Roughrider fan, and seldom missed a game. In the past few years, as she found it more difficult to travel, she found great comfort and was very grateful to those who would visit to share in laughs and memories, and a glass of grandpa’s homemade wine. Anita was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, nurse and friend.  We will miss her gifts of meals, guidance and love, but peace and freedom has finally been gifted to her. May you walk through the fields of gardens and flowers and feel all the love we have to offer you. Anita will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her husband of 52 years, Bernie; three sons, one daughter and their families: Randolph (Koren) and daughter, Caitlin; Lloyd and children, Nathan, Christopher and Chelsea; Glen (Rosalie) and children, Nicholas and Sidney; and Jane (Jeff Reynolds); and by her sister, Mary Lee Plemel (Terry Rock) and family. She was predeceased by her parents, Alois and Elizabeth (nee Crone) Plemel. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at Holy Guardian Angels R.C. Church, Englefeld, on Sunday, November 12, 2017, at 2:00 p.m., presided by Fr. Francis Akomeah. Others taking part were: Nicholas ven der Buhs, crossbearer; Taevan Athmer and Royce Moellenbeck, altar servers; Rosalie ven der Buhs and Mary Lee Plemel, scripture readers; Caitlin ven der Buhs and Chelsea ven der Buhs, giftbearers; Donald Plemel, intentions; Sidney ven der Buhs and Danielle ven der Buhs, memorial table attendants; Marie ven der Buhs, eulogist; Glen and Rosalie ven der Buhs, urnbearers. Music ministry was provided by pianist Sandra Athmer, and members of Holy Guardian Angels R. C. Church Choir. Interment followed at Holy Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Cemetery, Englefeld. Memorial donations may be directed to the Holy Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Cemetery Fund.

This Notice Is Courtesy Of
Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel - Humboldt, Saskatchewan
(306-682-4114)