Obituary of Joyce Bialobzyski

Joyce Marlene Bialobzyski (nee Hoffman) passed away quietly in the evening of August 29th, 2018 at the age of 80. Loved ones that passed before her include; husband Eugene 2009, father Oscar 2001, mother Connie 2012, brothers Donny 1969 and Earl 2018. Leaving to mourn Joyce's loss are; her sons' Murray (Jan) and Mark (Denise), her daughter Barbara (James), her grandchildren Chad Bialobzyski (Kristin), Kendra Wolfe (Kent) and Kim Chambers (Evan), her great grandchildren; Keira and Benson Bialobzyski and Beau Chambers, her brother Jack (Violet) Hoffman. Joyce was born on March 30th, 1938. She was the oldest of four children raised on a farm near Buchanan. Joyce told stories of growing up on a farm and the generational struggles of doing farm chores with no running water and cold winters. Her expectation was to help her three brothers with farm work. A favourite memory she shared was going to school riding her horse that she passionately adored. She enjoyed visiting with her Grandma Violet Brown and her Uncle Charlie Brown at their farm. In 1960 Joyce married school teacher Eugene Bialobzyski and they briefly settled in Buchanan. Joyce and Eugene started a family and in 1961 moved to Yorkton where they raised their family for many years. Joyce was a busy wife, mother and Nurse Aid at the Yorkton Union Hospital. Some of the many family memories include; giving her children money to buy her cigarettes at the nearby gas station, having the Avon Lady visit with smelly perfume and the daily morning ritual of eating porridge while watching Mr. Dress Up on the black and white TV. Joyce enjoyed visits with old friends, neighbours and Eugene's co-workers. There weren't many dull moments when staff from St. Joesph's & St. Alphonsis school visited to share a laugh and play Rummoli. Joyce loved to listen to music from Nano Mouskouri and Zamfir while dancing with Eugene. She enjoyed many hobbies; painting, needle point and coin collecting. In 1989, after raising her family and retirement from the Yorkton hospital, Joyce started a new chapter in life. Joyce headed west, and eventually settled in Vernon, BC for many years, where she met new friends and enjoyed the warmer winters. Visits with family were not frequent but she always stayed in touch to share "don't worry about me I hope all is fine with all of you." Joyce returned to Yorkton in 2010 to be closer to family. She enjoyed a few years on her own but as her health failed she moved to the Bentley Retirement Residence and then the Yorkton and District Nursing Home. The family would like to thank the staff at the Yorkton and District Nursing Home, all health care professionals at the Sun Rise Health Region and Bailey's Funeral Home for their compassion and professionalism. A Private Family Graveside Service was held on Tuesday, September 4 in the Garden of St. Mark, Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Crystal Bailey, Certified Celebrant officiating. Murray, Mark, Barb Bialobzyski, Chad Bialobzyski, Kendra and Kent Wolfe served as casket bearers, and the honourary bearers were Kim and Evan Chambers and Kristin Bialobzyski Special music included 'Amazing Grace' by Anna Mouskouri, 'Memories' by Elvis and 'The Last Farewell' by Roger Whittaker. Condolences can be sent to the family at baileysfuneralhome.com. Memorials in memory of Joyce may be made to the Yorkton SPCA as gifts of remembrance. Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens