SAUDER - Howard David. A private family interment for Howard Sauder, aged 88 years was held Saturday, June 26th, 2004 at Battle Heights Cemetery. Memorial Service was held at the Carrot River Mennonite Church, Saturday, June 26th, 2004 with Henry Braun and Laurie Hudson officiating. Ushers were Bruce Bergen, Bryan Sauder, Lyle Quiring, and Will Sauder. Memorial Book Attendants were Angie Berezowski and Leora Bergen. Honorary Pallbearers were Bill & Edith Crawford, Jean Dean, Leona Little, Ethel Little, Irvin & Irma Megli, Bill Meyers and all those who shared in his life. Active Pallbearers were Lloyd Sauder, Bob Sauder, Connie Quiring, Ruth Quiring, James Slusar, and Ed Sauder. Memorial Donation may be made to The Gideon's Society or a charity of one's choice. Everyone was welcome to join the family for fellowship and lunch at the Carrot River Community Hall following the service. Howard David Sauder was born to Leonard and Maggie Sauder at Lockwood, SK. on September 21, 1915. He was ushered into the presence of his Lord and Saviour on June 23, 2004. Due to drought on the prairie, the Sauder family moved to the Codette area in 1928. In the fall of 1932, while working on a farm in the Alysham area, a fellow farm hand, Dick Lapp, invited dad to spend the winter on his homestead in the Battle Heights area. During that winter dad first saw the homestead that he subsequently filed for and acquired, which became his home for over 70 years. The first 80 acres of timber were cleared with an axe and sheer determination. It was a joy for dad to see the area open up as land was cleared and roads and ditches built. His death marks the end of an era of original homesteaders living in the Battle Heights District. In the late fall of 1935 he met Hazel Thomas whose parents Edward and Edna Thomas moved from Southey to homestead the quarter section where his brother Alfred currently resides. The day following their marriage on June 25, 1937 they moved to dad's homestead where they shared almost 60 years together before mom's passing in February 1997. He was predeceased by his parents; his beloved wife, Hazel; and his siblings: Alice Devine, Dean and Ed Sauder. He is lovingly remembered and mourned by his youngest brother, Alfred; his children: Bob (Carol) Sauder, Ruth (Arthur) Quiring, Betty (Ron) Russell, Lloyd (Cheryl) Sauder, Connie (Richard) Quiring, Ed (Susan) Sauder; 19 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. At the age of 20 under the ministry of Charles Little, a captain with the Salvation Army, dad accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Saviour. His faith remained steadfast and strong throughout his life. He eagerly looked forward to heaven and to meeting his Saviour face to face. Dad read his Bible daily and was a man of prayer. We will miss his prayers but know that God will continue to answer his requests. Teaching Sunday School, serving as a board member and as a lay minister were a natural outcome of his commitment to the Lord. For many years he was instrumental in seeing that many children attended Bible Camp and Vacation Bible School. Dad and Mom prayed for and provided support for many missionaries and ministers throughout their lifetime, always welcoming them into their home for fellowship, good food and a place to stay. Dad spent many years serving his community; 18 years on the Nipawin School Unit board, 13 years on the Municipal council as well as the C&D board, and the Nursing Home Board during it's construction. Dad will be deeply missed but our memories of his quiet faith, his unconditional love, acceptance and prayers will remain with us. We thank God for having blessed us with such a wonderful father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a gentle, gracious man in the truest sense of the word. The family placed their trust with Coventry Funeral Services