Obituary of Donna Marie Lechman

LECHMAN - Donna Lechman of Yorkton, beloved wife of James passed away suddenly on December 26th at the age of 55 years. Donna Marie Lechman (Strutynski) was born on June 22nd, 1963 at the Yorkton Hospital to the proud parents Emil and Delores (nee Stratulak) Strutynski, and big brother Brent. One year later she was blessed with her little brother Mark. Donna and her family lived in Saltcoats, Saskatchewan for one year before moving to the farm near Stornoway in 1964. Donna loved life on the farm, where she was close to her cousins and friends. Her brothers were sure to torment her every chance they had, especially with her nickname "Beaver" (thank God for braces, Donna ended up with a beautiful smile). Donna attended school in Stornoway for all of her elementary years, before moving to the Yorkton Regional High School. After graduation, Donna had various different jobs including serving coffee at the Smitty's Restaurant in Yorkton. It was there where she met a young trucker named James with a mullet and a mustache. He swept her off her feet and she knew that he was with no doubt the man that she wanted to share all of life's ups and downs with. They were married on July 25th, 1987. Nine months later they were blessed with their son Dallas. The small family resided in Yorkton and two years later their first daughter, Darnelle was born. Three years later their family was completed with the arrival of another little girl named Brooklynn. Donna worked at the Yorkton Regional Hospital for 31 years. She worked in various departments and shined bright in every position she had. Her most recent position was at the registration desk in admitting. She was so proud of the work she did and loved sharing stories of the patients who touched her heart over the years. Donna enjoyed a lot of things, such as time spent in her beautiful yard and garden, her newly renovated kitchen, shopping and camping, but there was nothing in the world that she loved more than the time spent with her grandchildren. Donna shined so bright in her role of being a Baba to her five grandchildren. We honestly believed that she thought she had 50/50 custody of them. There truly wasn't anything that she loved more. She was the Baba that would make a five course meal for her family, with a special side of plain macaroni or rice for her fussy grand babies. Nothing made her glow like she did when she talked about each and every one of them. Besides her Grandparents, Donna is predeceased by her infant brother Christopher Emil. She leaves to mourn her beloved husband, James; her children, Dallas (Mariah- JT), Darnelle (Reid), Brooklynn (Dustin); her Grandchildren Colt, Aleesia, Noah, Kaine and Theoren (TJ); her parents, Emil and Delores Strutynski; her brothers Brent, and Mark (Lynn). Along with many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Donna was a beautiful and strong willed woman, on the inside and out. She will be missed forever by many. Prayers were held on Friday, January 4, 2019 and the Funeral Service on Saturday, January 5, 2019, both at St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church in Yorkton with Very Rev. Father Bohdan Lukie, C.Ss.R. officiating. The responses were led by Laurie Fedorowich and parish choir members. The cross bearer was Jackie Rohatensky and the casket bearers were Mark Strutynski, Brent Strutynski, Tim Daneluk, Roger Bilokraly, Deyland Lechman and Charles Strutynski. The interment will take place at a later date in the Garden of Crucifixion at Yorkton Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations may be made in memory of Donna to Health Foundation for the Yorkton Regional Health Centre as gifts of remembrance. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.baileysfuneralhome.com Eternal Memory Service Information Friday, January 4th, 2019 7:00pm, St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church Saturday, January 5th, 2019 10:30am, St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church