Thelma Schedlosky

It is with great sadness we announce that Thelma passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family near and far, on the morning of Saturday, October 22, 2022. Predeceased by her husband Dominic Schedlosky (2003), parents LG and Pearl Harley, brother Donald Harley and sister Myrna Harley. Thelma is survived by her children Jan Luba (Ron), Cheryl Stewart (Brian), David Schedlosky (Twyla), Cathryn Reid (Barry) and Michael Schedlosky (Karene). She was the proud grandmother to nine grandchildren, Mark and David Luba, Richelle Sleightholm (Luba), Trevis, Chad and Brett Stewart, Tyler,  Karlynn and Derek Reid, step granddaughter Dani Bigcharles and ten great grandchildren. She is survived by her brother Brian Harley and sister-in-law Anne Losier.

Born and raised on a farm near Livelong, Sask., Thelma moved to Humboldt in 1951 to attend nurses training at St. Elizabeth Hospital where she graduated in 1954. It was here she met her husband Dominic Schedlosky and they settled into the farming community. They enjoyed many great times socializing with neighbors, playing Kaiser, going to dances and curling. Humboldt was home for the next 71 years.  Thelma was a model mother who worked nights as a Registered Nurse at St. Elizabeth Hospital to pursue her nursing career while also being dedicated to raising her family. With an administrative certificate in hand, she moved to Assistant Director of Nursing before teaching homecare/special care aide for SIAST. Thelma then continued to live her passion as she overcame her fear of flying in small planes and would fly to remote northern communities as a nurse practitioner. As well she continued to teach First Aid, CPR, diabetes education courses and collect data for a U of S Lung Study. Her commitment in the field of nursing would earn her the Saskatchewan Centennial Diamond Award in 2017 for her “Six Decades of Caring”.  

Thelma had many interests in life from being a proficient piano player, playing in a band, to competing in provincial track competitions in her youth. She developed many interests such as knitting, sewing, crocheting, quilting, ceramics, baking, cake decorating and photography. She enjoyed watching competitive curling and most of all playing golf with her group of lady friends. Thelma loved to travel and enjoyed meeting people wherever she went. She was an outgoing and active member of her community, organizing events, taking on challenges and extending her kindness by helping others in any way she could. Always generous with her time, she received national recognition as Volunteer of the Year by the Canadian Diabetic Association and a Citizen of the Year Award. Thelma cherished her many neighbors and friends whose friendships were truly important to her and she especially appreciated the many phone calls when she moved to Regina in May 2022. She loved visits from family and friends.

Thelma’s greatest pride and accomplishment in life was her devotion to family where she encouraged her children to follow their dreams and passions which she supported along the way. She was always making something special for her grandchildren whether a teddy bear, a quilt, sewing doll clothes or decorating cakes for special occasions. When she had a chance she would cuddle her great grandchildren on her knee and read to them. She herself was an avid reader and her learning would never stop. We will miss her endless energy, loving support and will forever cherish the wonderful memories.  

“We know that we can’t have you but we’re happy knowing the Angels have finally got you back. Goodbye to a wonderful woman and a beautiful mother.”

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. A Celebration of Life will be held in Humboldt in the spring of 2023.