James HORNUNG

Hornung, James (Jim) August 1, 1933 - June 20, 2008 passed away at Regina Pioneer Village on June 20, 2008. After battling Alzheimer’s disease with courage and dignity, his struggle is finally over and he has been set free. Jim was born August 1, 1933 at Vanguard, SK and raised on the farm. He helped with the farming; loved horses and drove the school bus in the early years. He was predeceased by his son Terry; parents Joseph and Mary Hornung; brother George and brother-in-law Elwin Lawson. Jim is survived by his sisters Jean Lawson of Vanguard, Clara (Joe) Janis of Moose Jaw, Elmerene (Ray) Turgeon of Regina and Rita (Ron) Watkin of Calgary; brothers Gerry (Lucille) of Regina, Robert (Audrey) of Saskatoon and David (Jackie) of Calgary; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Jim worked for Cockshutt Farm Equipment, Western Tractor, Commercial Concrete and the Regina Leader Post. He enjoyed golfing, gardening, hunting, fishing, curling, traveling and meeting friends for coffee at the Eureka Club. Jim served as president of the Joanne Goulet Golf Course and was on the board of directors of the Eureka Club. A FUNERAL MASS was held at Christ the King Roman Catholic Church, 3239 Garnet Street, Regina, SK on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. Interment followed at St. Matthias Cemetery, Hodgeville District. Our family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Pioneer Village for the excellent care Jim received during his stay. Those so wishing may make donations in Jim’s memory to Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan, 301-2550 12th Avenue, Regina, SK S4P 3X1 or Regina Pioneer Village, 430 Pioneer Drive, Regina, SK S4T 6L8. Arrangements are entrusted to Regina Funeral Home (306) 789-8850.