Lauretta Munford was born May 25, 1919, the second oldest child of Alfred and Sarah (Bramhill) Munford. She was born in a sod shack on the family farm south of McCord, Sask. and went to school in a two-room schoolhouse at Varsity. Growing up on the prairies was a difficult time, especially in the dirty thirties.

Lauretta enjoyed visiting relatives and worked in Ontario 1945–46. This is where she met her husband Leslie Shewan, and they were married on June 17, 1947 at Meyronne, Sask. Leslie had several jobs such as working for CPR in Sask., Swifts in Moose Jaw, and the CNR in Palmerston, before settling down to raise their family on the Munford farm near McCord, Sask. They purchased ¾ of a section of land and helped Lauretta’s brother, Elmer, farm for 30 years. Over the years they were very involved in community and church activities.

They decided to retire and they built a new home in Swift Current, Sask. where they retired in Oct. 1981. Lauretta keeps very busy with family history while Les enjoys his garden and repairing things. They celebrated their 50th anniversary in 1997.

They have two sons,
                Brian born Oct. 28, 1952
                Calvin, born Nov. 9, 1954.
 

The following was posted on our home page in memory of Lauretta.

In Loving Memory of

Lauretta Alfreda Shewan

We are fortunate to have such an extensive history and genealogy of the Bramhill family. While gathering such a history is due to the contributions of many people, one individual stands out in her efforts in documenting the genealogy of our family in Canada. Lauretta (Munford) Shewan spent many years visiting Bramhills across Canada gathering and manually recording the genealogy of our family. She meticulously documented the family lines to provide us with an incredibly complete record. It was on this foundation we have been able to build the history we have today. We have knowledge of a much broader family thanks to Lauretta’s work.

 Thank you Lauretta.

 We extend out condolences to Leslie Shewan and his family on the passing of Lauretta. 

                           We will always remember her.

Lauretta (Munford) Shewan

Born – May 25, 1919, McCord, Saskatchewan

Passed away – June 29, 2004, Swift Current, Saskatchewan

Funeral Service: Friday, July 2, 2004 at 2:00 PM at Trailview Alliance Church, Swift Current, Saskatchewan

Officiating – Pastor John Healey

Organist – Marilyn Ginther

Soloist: John Regier - “The Last Mile of the Way”

Ushers: Phil Henderson, Gary Wiebe

Pallbearers (nephews): Doug Hannon, Steve Dawson, Gary Munford, Keith Munford, Ron Kelly, Dale Thomson

Interment: McCord Cemetery, McCord, Saskatchewan

Lauretta Alfreda (Munford) Shewan passed away unexpectedly in the Cypress Regional Hospital in Swift Current on June 29, 2004 in her 86th year. Lauretta was born, on May 25, 1919, in the sod house on her parent’s farm in the Milly District of Saskatchewan (near McCord). She was the second daughter of Sarah (Bramhill) and Alfred Munford.

She received her schooling at the Varsity School 2 miles from her home. On June 17, 1947 she married Leslie Shewan of Palmerston, Ontario. They were married in the Manse in Meyronne, Saskatchewan and then lived in McCord, Moose Jaw and for three years in Palmerston, Ontario. In 1951 they moved back west to McCord and purchased the Roy and Florence Stinson farm. They moved the house from the Stinson farm to Lauretta’s parent’s farmyard. Leslie worked for his brother-in-law, Elmer, for 30 years. They lived there until the fall of 1981, when they built a new house in Swift Current. After moving to Swift Current, Lauretta worked for Home Care and they attended Trailview Alliance Church where she was baptized and became a member. She found great pleasure in the company of her many friends and family who will miss her greatly.

She was predeceased by her father, Alfred, in 1969; her mother, Sarah, in 1979; and her life long friend, Janet (Wilson) Mather, in 1992. She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Leslie; two sons, Brian (Lois) and their three daughters, Melissa, Jennifer and Monica all of Calgary, AB and Calvin (Donna) of Chestermere, AB; a brother, Elmer (June) Munford, McCord, SK; sisters, Mildred Thomson, Mankota, SK., Vera (Gordon) Hannon of Swift Current, SK., Frances (Mervin) Kelly, of Calgary, AB and Wilma (John) Dawson, Calgary, AB; many nieces and nephews; and a host of good friends.

Brian Shewan
By Brian Shewan

Brian attended McCord Elementary School, Glentworth High and continued on to STI in Moose Jaw, Sask. He enjoyed playing ball and helped with the farming during the summers. Brian worked for Calgary Power after graduating from Electrical Engineering Technology and is currently working for the City of Calgary Electric System (Enmax).

He married Lois Johnston on Oct.7, 1977 at Weyburn; Sask. and they live in Calgary, AB. Lois worked for a local log building company after graduating from Mount Royal College (Interior Design), until the children were born when she chose to stay at home to care for them. She enjoys baking, crafts and gardening.

They have three girls, Melissa, Jennifer and Monica. Melissa is presently attending U of C, while her sisters attend Calgary Public Schools.
 

Calvin Shewan
By Brian Shewan

Calvin attended McCord Elementary, Glentworth High and then graduated from STI in Moose Jaw. He continued his post secondary education at SAIT in Calgary, AB. taking Welding Engineering Technology. Calvin received his Commercial Helicopter Pilot’s license in 1988. He was also a good ball player.

After several welding jobs and living in several different places he now works at Toromont Process Systems in Calgary. He built a new home in Chestermere along the golf course where he now lives, and he keeps busy maintaining house and yard.

Calvin married Donna Dobie of Calgary in Penticton, B.C. on June 10, 2000.
 

Picture was taken at Calvin and Donna’s Wedding on June 10, 2000