Vernon "Vern" Hilmoe

Vernon Justin Hilmoe passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Home on July 11, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at the age of 79. 

Vernon was born in Cabri, Saskatchewan to Justin and Phyllis Hilmoe and raised on the family farm. He graduated from Hazlet High School and completed his secondary education at the Peacock Tech in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan to become a welder. Vern was a highly respected individual in the welding industry for over 60 years. 

He embarked on a true love story when he met the love of his life, Linda, that expanded over 59 years. Together they raised 3 beautiful children and were blessed with 6 grandchildren. Boating, camping and riding motorcycles were some of the special memories the family shared. 

Vern was passionate about restoring and collecting Classic Cars. His favorite vacations were attending Hot August Nights in Reno, NV and Barrett Jackson in Scottsdale, AZ. His favourite restorations project was a 1960 Chev Impala Convertible. 

Vern loved hockey and his favourite team was the Toronto Maple Leafs and John Béleveau was his all-time favourite player. 

Left to mourn is his loving wife, Linda; his children, Melissa (Randy) Look, Tammy Calder, and Jason (Jodi) Hilmoe; grandchildren, Matthew Look, Sidney Calder, Nicholas Look, David Calder, Jacob Hilmoe & Katie Hilmoe; sisters, Myrna Pachal and Deanna Peterson. 
He is predeceased by his parents, Justin and Phyllis Hilmoe; and brother, Terrance Hilmoe. 

A Celebration of Life will be held in the coming months with details to follow.

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