Hartley Hastings

Hartley Hastings

August 9, 1929 – September 4, 2024

Hartley Hastings of Warman, SK, and formerly of Weyburn, SK, died on September 4, 2024, at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon after a brief illness.

Hartley was predeceased by his parents, Ray and Beryl Hastings, son-in-law, Dennis McGeady, his sister and brother-in-law, Bertha and Eddie Tollefson, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Wayne and Grace Green, and his nephew, Garry Tollefson.

Hartley is survived by his wife of 70 years, Yvonne; daughter – Donna; son and daughter-in-law – Terry and Tracy; his grandchildren – Dawn and Perry, and great grandchildren children, Hudson and Griffin; Danielle, and great grandchildren, Hunter and Maddex; Tara and Sid, and great grandchildren, Oscar and Georgia; Kelly and great grandchildren, Taylor and Bret; Janessa and Dan, and great grandchildren, Carter and Tyler; and T.J. and Shelby, and great grandchildren, Sawyer, Rowynn, Trey, and Walker. Hartley is also survived by his nieces, nephews and cousins.

Hartley was born August 9, 1929, at Antler, SK to Ray and Beryl Hastings.

In 1941, Ray moved his family to the farm site near Talmage, SK, where Hartley eventually farmed in partnership with his father. The farm expanded into a purebred Jersey dairy farm. One of Hartley’s passions was showing Jersey cattle at fairs around Saskatchewan, the Pacific National Exhibition in Vancouver, and the Royal Exhibition in Toronto. Hartley’s efforts in the show ring yielded many trophies and awards and contributed to a successful sale in 1977 with the cattle dispersed to buyers across North America. Afterward, Hartley and Yvonne continued with grain farming until selling the farm in 2005.

Hartley and Yvonne moved to Weyburn, where he enjoyed working with Yvonne to develop the large yard and to continue woodworking. He especially enjoyed his wood lathe. Hartley was an avid curler, and spent many days at the Weyburn Curling club, either curling or watching games. Hartley and Yvonne moved to Warman in 2014 to be nearer to family. He continued woodworking and enjoyed spending time with his family and especially the family pets. In 2020, Hartley and Yvonne moved to South Haven, in Warman, where they enjoyed assisted living together until his passing.

Hartley’s involvement in Silver Heights Bible Church (formerly Grace Chapel), in Weyburn, Kenosee Lake Bible Camp, and supporting missionaries were an important part of his life. He was one of four men who walked into the woods around Kenosee Lake to select and pray over the site which became Kenosee Lake Bible Camp. Hartley also served on the Silver Heights Church board, as an elder and as treasurer for many years. He enjoyed acting as foreman for the construction of Silver Heights Bible Church. He was committed to ensuring that the church served the community.

Hartley and Yvonne celebrated their 70^th anniversary July 1, 2024, which was especially meaningful for the family. Hartley’s commitment to Yvonne, his family, and his faith, were hallmarks of his life.

Hartley passed away peacefully with family at his side at Royal University Hospital on September 4, 2024, at 95 years of age.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, September 14, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at the Warman Mennonite Church, Reverend Len Rempel officiating. The Honorary Pallbearers are, the Pretty family, the Silver Heights Bible Church family, and friends from South Haven. Interment will follow later, in Green Acres Memorial Gardens, Weyburn, SK.

Donations in memory of Hartley may be made to: Kenosee Lake Bible Camp, Box 217, Kenosee Lake, SK, S0C 2S0; or The Heart and Stroke Foundation; or the charity of your choice.

Arrangements in care of Dalmeny Funeral Home 306-254-2022.