Those who knew Nora were touched by her gentle ways and thoughtful words. Her family was very important to her. Her wish was to “enjoy each day and make the most of it”. If Nora hadn’t heard from someone for a while she would telephone and leave a very long, beautiful message that definitely made you know she was thinking about you and how much she cared. As the saying goes, “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did but they will never forget how you made them feel”. Nora made us all feel loved and we will miss her dearly.
Nora Grace Teale (nee Isnor), born October 11, 1928, was the ninth child of Clarence Benjamin (C.B.) Isnor and Ethel Maude Isnor (Hollett) of Tisdale, Sask. Nora grew up and went to school in Golburn. She lost her mother at age 12 so she became a caregiver early in life. She spent her lifetime committed to serving others. Nora worked in the Tisdale hospital as a housekeeper and cleaned houses in town. She fell in love with her father’s hired man, Lawrence Teale, and they were married on December 19, 1946. Nora loved and cared for her large family of 5 sons and 1 daughter. While working alongside Lawrence on their large mixed farm in the Valecrest area, she was a busy woman and taught her children to multitask at a young age. In 1976, Nora and Lawrence built a new home in Tisdale. The family was growing larger as they were blessed with even more grandchildren. Her home was always spotless and there were always fresh buns or cookies coming out of her oven. The grandchildren treasured their visits and the take-out packages tucked amidst hugs and kisses for the road home. Nora volunteered for many community groups, enjoying the privilege to be involved. Some of these groups included Sasko Park Lodge Auxiliary, United Church Women, Seniors on the Move, carpet bowling, church choir, the Royal Canadian Legion and Meals on Wheels. She especially seemed to enjoy brightening someone’s day by visiting at New Market Manor or just quietly sitting and putting puzzles together with special friends or family.
Nora was predeceased by her husband, Lawrence (2005), parents, Clarence and Ethel Maude, sisters, Nita (Russ) Schell, Dorothy (Wilfred) Shatford, Gladys (Bruce) Nelson, Sadie (Charles) Nelson, Peggy (Mike) Klaven, brother, Jack (Patsy), 2 infant brothers, and her grandson Todd.
Memories of Nora will be fondly cherished by her sons, Fred (Fay Allan), Dennis (Dorothy Magnus), Rick (Judy DeMarsh), Gary (Sharron Holmes) and Lenard (Arlene Steiestol), and her daughter Sharon (Carl) Surman, her 20 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren and 9 great-great grandchildren, as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.

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