Lydia (Zunti) Charteris
The passing of Lydia (Zunti) Charteris occurred on Oct 26. 2021 at the age of 96.
Lydia was born on Aug 3, 1925 on the home farm to Jacob and Maria Zunti, the eighth of eighteen children. She attended school at Deer Lodge School until she graduated. She then went to Normal School in Moose Jaw to become a teacher. Lydia went on to teach school in Ear Lake, Broadacres and Kerrobert.
On July 18, 1950 she married Terence Charteris. They resided on their farm east of Kerrobert for 61 years until they moved to Kerrobert. They had 4 children, Neil, Kent, David and Linda.
Lydia did the books all her life for the farm and mechanical business. She spent countless hours gardening and cooking to feed the family and hired men. She loved to curl in her younger years and bowl in her older years. In her pastime Lydia was a member of many organizations volunteering her time.
Lydia loved visiting with family and friends and always had the coffee on. She was always up for a game of crib. Terry and Lydia travelled in their later years to various places.
Lydia’s funeral mass was held at Our lady of Assumption Catholic Church in Kerrobert. Interment in Kerrobert cemetery on Oct 29, 2021.
Father Daniel Yasinski officiated. Pall bearers were Brodie Charteris, Jason Charteris, Russell Charteris, Ryan Charteris, Colby Charteris and T.J. Greschner. Ushers were Wayne Charteris and Devin Charteris.
The organist was Kristen Boyle and Lanette Ressler and the choir sung beautifully.
Readers were Breanne Moro, Shyla Senger and Laura Rohs. Euglogy was given by Tera Lynn Ley and Ashley Greschner.
Lydia was predeceased by her husband Terry in 2012. Also predeceased by 8 brothers, 4 sisters and a grandson.
She is survived by her 4 children: Neil (Maryann), Kent (Margo), David (Brenda), Linda (Tony); 12 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren, 2 brothers and 3 sisters.
The services were entrusted to Kindersley Funeral Home. Donations in her memory can be made to: Pioneer Haven Seniors Home in Kerrobert or the KDL Wellness Foundation (Long Term Care) Box 2005 Kerrobert, SK, S0L 1R0.