In Loving Memory of Garner William Dawe
December 12, 1937 – April 2, 2026
Garner William Dawe passed away peacefully on April 2, 2026, at the Dinsmore Health Care Centre, at the age of 88.
Garner was born in Dinsmore, Saskatchewan, the third of four boys. He attended Wiseton School and began working at a young age. Over the years, he worked with C.N.R., the Federal Grain Company, and later with John Kutz at Elrose. He spent much of his life working with construction equipment, eventually running his own business, Dawe Construction, and working with many rural municipalities. He also often helped his wife with her bus route, driving the local school bus in the Wiseton area. Stories are still told today by school kids about his off-road driving through puddles and snowbanks. He eventually retired from work after becoming the Foreman at the R.M. of Monet in 2008. In his later years, he could usually be found cruising the countryside in his old Mazda truck, window down and holding a cigarette, with his dog by his side.
Garner had a love for Ford and vintage cars, stock car racing, and was a proud member of the Dusty Wheels Car Club. His pride and joy was his 1956 Crown Victoria, “Suzy.”
He married Lorraine on December 20, 1974, and together they built a life centered on hard work and family.
Garner was predeceased by his wife, Lorraine; stepchildren Kirk Gibson and Sherry Sorochuk; his parents, George and Nellie Dawe; brothers George, Harold, and Mervyn; and half-siblings Meredith, Melville, Laura, Clarence, Lawrence, and Cecil. All spouses have passed with the exception of Janet Dawe.
He is lovingly remembered by his daughter, Shaunna (John) Annala, whom he raised from infancy, and her children and grandchildren, as well as his stepchildren, Owen Gibson and Colleen (Kent) Smith and their families, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Garner will be remembered for his hard work. He was a loving father, a proud and loving grandfather, and a man with a stubborn streak and a sharp, sarcastic sense of humor. Anyone who truly knew him knew that behind that sarcasm was a man who loved deeply and was deeply loved in return.
He will be greatly missed and forever loved.
“Love you forever.”
A service will take place at a later date, with details to be provided.
Donations in Garner’s memory may be directed to the Dinsmore Health Centre Foundation c/o Dinsmore Village Office, Box 278, Dinsmore, SK S0L 0T0. To share memories, express condolences, and additional details, please visit outlookfuneralchapel.com. The family is being cared for by Outlook Funeral Chapel 306.867.8255.