Winton Marshall Louttit was born to Dora and David Louttit on April 28, 1929 in the Saltcoats district of Saskatchewan. He passed away peacefully, with family at his side, on February 2, 2015. Winton was a fighter from the very beginning of his life, weighing only 2 lbs, 2 oz at birth. As a child he always helped out his family and at the age of 13 years old went to work to help his family by sending home the money he made. Winton worked as a farmer in the beginning, then was a salesman for 25 years. He then was a caretaker for the Saltcoats housing authority. Winton was loved by everyone he met. Visiting with family and friends was one of his favourite things to do in his spare time. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren were one of his favourite highlights in his life. Winton loved many things, some of which included fishing, hunting, camping and traveling. He also was a gardener, had a green thumb and was often proud to show off his produce or flowers. In the later years, he did almost all the cooking, canning and made jam, jellies and cookies for the kids (and himself). Winton never ate much bought bread. Freda always made the bread, but when she got sick and could not make it he bought a bread maker and made it himself. Winton knew many people and loved to visit with anyone for hours. Winton was a special man to many people and was considered family to many close friends. In the last few years, Winton painted, quilted, did puzzles, played cards and read lots of books. He loved to watch the curling and all the local curlers too. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Winton was predeceased by his parents, Dora and David Louttit; one son, in infancy, Melvin Dale; sisters, Gwen and Daisy and numerous sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. He leaves to mourn his passing and cherish his memory, his wife of 61 years, Freda; his daughters, Heather (Dave) and Mavis (Philip); his sons, Cameron, Darcy (Barb), David (Sherry); his grandchildren, Keri (Aaron), Kelsey (Michelle), Kristopher (Sara), Karen (Jermery), Erin, Brian (Ashley), Anthony (Samatha), Jocelyn (Matthew), Kendra, Christan (Jon), Matthew, Nathan, Janelle, and Maria; his great-grandchildren, Taylor, Skylar, Adien; Randell, Darian; Jordyn, Rooke, Lea; Madison, Estyn, Kanen; Emma; Cooper, Layton, Jake; Jayden, Darius and Sarah; his sisters, Alice and Shirley; brother-in-law, Ted (Gunna); sister-in-law, Helen and Pauline as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends. A Memorial Service was held on Friday, February 6, 2015 from Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Yorkton, SK with Reverend Kim Salo officiating, assisted by Reverend Luanne Hrywkiw. The organist, Judy Berg, led the congregation in the singing of the hymns, "Whispering Hope", "In The Garden" and "Here I Am, Lord". Words of Tribute and Eulogy were shared by Heather Mickle and Laurie Abdai. The Cremation Committal followed in the Yorkton Memorial Garden, Garden of St. John with Kelsey Mickle and Cameron Louttit serving as the urn bearers. Friends so wishing may forward their condolences to the family by visiting www.christiesfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Christie's Funeral Home & Crematorium, Yorkton, Saskatchewan.
