It is with great sadness, we announce the passing of Vera Christena (Gregory) Silzer on May 7, 2025 at Assiniboia Long Term, at the age of 92.
She was predeceased by her husband Falten, her son Greg, parents Clarence and Lillian Gregory, two sisters Doris (David) McBride and Julia (frank) Foster, and two brothers Wesley (Catherine) Gregory and Donny Gregory.
Mom leaves to mourn her children Roger (Shelly) Silzer of Regina, Arlene (Rick) Eisnor of Assiniboia, Wendy (Pat) VanCaeseele of Earl Grey, daughter-in-law Judy (Greg) Silzer of Assiniboia, nine grandchildren: Shane, Terri, Stacey, Curtis, AJ, Travis, Brandy, Christina, and James and twelve great-grandchildren.
Mom was born September 4, 1932, in Eastend Union Hospital. She took her early schooling at Milton School and later went onto Norman School (Teachers) in Moose Jaw. Upon graduation, she taught in many one room schools, ending up in Lakenheath where she met Falten at a school picnic. There were married November 1, 1942, in Eastend United church. They returned to the Silzer homestead after a honeymoon to Niagara Falls.
Mom and Da worked hard on the farm as they expanded their family Greg in 54, Roger in 56, Arlene in 61, and Wendy in 63. Mom sold cream, milk and eggs to help out she also grew a huge garden to feed her family.
Mom went back teaching Special Education class in Gravelbourg then later moved to grade 3 which she taught till her retirement. Mom started quilting at this time and we all have many beautiful ones to wrap ourselves.
She was regularly active in the community over her life from 4-H as a child to Rebekah’s, hall community, church board, skating club and many more. She lover her family and they filled her with joy as she welcomed each of her nine grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.
Upon Falten’s death, she moved to Assiniboia, where she continued to live until her passing. Mom will be by her family and her many friends.
Funeral Service was held Monday, May 12, 2025, at 2:00 pm in Trinity United Church, Limerick, SK. The Reverend Janelle Shaw officiated. Scripture Readers were granddaughters, Stacey and Terri; Tribute delivered by son Roger; Pallbearers were grandchildren: Christina McCall, AJ Eisnor, Travis Eisnor, Shane Silzer, James VanCaeseele, Curtis Silzer, Stacey Silzer, Terri Germaine, Brandy Eisnor. Fellowship and lunch followed at the Limerick Community Hall.
Interment at Mount Hope Cemetery, Assiniboia, SK. Donations in Memory of Vera may be made to the Trinity United Church memorial fund.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy for the Silzer family may be shared at . Arrangements entrusted to Ross Funeral Service, Assiniboia, SK
