Lorne Campbell

Lorne passed away at home on September 19, 2024 at the age of 86. He was born on September 16, 1938 in Cabri, Saskatchewan, to Clarence and Violet Campbell. He is survived by his wife Betty (Benallack), brothers Wilfred (Pearl), Gary (Ethel), Russel (Trudy), sister Lorraine Sutton (Larry), sisters-in-law Wanda, Wendy, and Gayle Campbell, sister-in-law Sandra Benallack. God children; Kris and Jennifer Olson, (like grandchildren) Kade, Brett, and Jessica McIntosh; Jenna Meyer and Kevin Stock family. Lorne was also survived by a large extended family and many close friends.

Lorne was predeceased by his parents, Clarence and Violet Campbell, brothers Irvin, Harold, Milton and Norman. One nephew Christopher, his grandparents and all uncles and aunts.

Lorne attended school at Idaho and Boyer. After school he farmed with his Dad. In 1955, he acquired land of his own while still farming with his Dad. In 1961 Lorne married Betty Benallack and they resided on the family farm out of Hazlet, now farming on their own. In 1968 Lorne purchased farm and ranch land from his grandfather, George Tough. Later farmland was bought from Luther Johnson.

Lorne was a true farmer, a workaholic and an optimist. He loved the country, especially the herds of cattle and fields of waving grain. There was nothing he liked better than to be outside working with his Hereford cattle or working in the fields. Harvest was special! 

His cattle were always Herefords, and some were pets. It made Lorne's day when he saw the little calves running and playing on the hillsides. He won first prizes with his pens of heifer calves; fancy watches and belt buckles.

While buying and selling in the cattle business many friends were made, especially Donald Banford and Gordon Wilson.

Before technology, Lorne could repair just about anything. Duct tape and scrapes of metal worked. To have a holiday or Sunday drive, was to check a field of ripening durum or to see how the calves were doing.

Lorne and Betty and friends traveled to places throughout Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia. Including serval fishing trips to Northern Saskatchewan, trips into the states, mainly Yellowstone Park, Great Falls, Disneyland, Deadwood and Las Vegas .Lorne was not a person who liked meetings. He preferred to mind his own business but would gladly help when asked. He was a Legion member, United Church member, served a term on the Hazlet Hall Board, was a player on the Sandhill Stompers slow pitch team. He was also a faithful fan of the Hazlet Elks (ball team); later the Swift Current Indians baseball team.

Lorne like country western music, liked to dance, play cards, spend time of the computer and in the winter time he put jigsaw puzzles together. 

Lorne suffered two heart attacks, the last one in 2006 when he had a seven-way bypass. It was after this that a decision was made to sell the farm-ranch to Ken and Mike Hughes. In December of 2006 Lorne and Betty bought a house in Swift Current, and began retirement. This was difficult for Lorne, he missed the country and felt that there was nothing to do; he had to work! In July of 2007 a miracle came to him, Lorne Carefoot phoned and asked if he would like to work on their farm which was 15 minutes from the city. Lorne went for an interview and worked there for twelve years. He enjoyed the challenge working with latest machinery and made good friends with the workers from other countries. Thanks Lorne and Mike! 

When not at work at Carefoot's, Lorne went to coffee row- this eventually he looked forward to. Lorne walked a lot and there he met new friends. He was usually happy and always saw the bright side. He was known for his jovial personality and caring disposition. He left a lasting impression on many.

Lorne will be dearly missed by his wife, family, and many friends.  

It was Lorne's request to have a private graveside funeral at Memory Gardens Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation .Arrangements were entrusted to: Warren's Funeral Home. For further information please call (306) 773-8831 or 1-800-267-6606 or visit our website at www.warrensfuneral.com and express your sympathy to family members on the tribute wall. 

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