Whitrow – Christopher Lee Whitrow formerly of Yellow Grass, Sask. passed away at his home in Duchess on April 25, 2015 at the age of 39. Chris was the Captain of the Duchess Fire Department and owner of Ripsaw Oilfield; a downhole oil tool business. He enjoyed spending time quading and competing in demolition derbies. Chris was a talented singer and musician who performed regularly in a band with his friends. He enjoyed all things outdoors and especially spending time camping and fishing with his children. He is survived by his 3 children; daughter Jayna and sons Jayden and Nathan all of Duchess; mother Anne Scrupps and her husband Tim of Fort Qu’Appelle, Sask.; father Rex of Yellow Grass, Sask.; brothers Shawn of Weyburn, Sask. and Dustin of Edmonton; sisters Samanthia-Joe Whitrow of Edmonton and Ashley Whitrow of Foam Lake, Sask.; grandparents Poose and Isabel Withrow of McTaggart, Sask. and numerous nieces, nephews and other family members. Memorial services were held at 2:00 pm on April 30 at Duchess Community Hall. Graveside Services were held at Duchess Cemetery. Members of the local fire departments served as honourary pallbearers with Reverend John Theiss Officiating. A Celebration of Chris’s Life was held at 2:00 pm on May 2 at McKenna Hall in Weyburn, Rev. John Ferrier Officiated. In support of Chris’s boys, if family or friends’ desire, a trust fund has been setup at TD Bank in Brooks or donations may be made to Duchess Fire Department. Arrangements in care of THOM’S FUNERAL HOME. For further information on donations or to send condolences please visit www.thomsfuneralhome.com or call (403) 501-1010.
