Obituary of Frances Sharon Wintonyk

WINTONYK - The family of Frances Wintonyk of Yorkton, formerly of the Stornoway district sadly announce her passing on November 30, 2020. Frances Sharon Wintonyk (nee Remezoff) was born on the Queen's birthday, April 21, 1931 at Whitebeech, Saskatchewan to Nicolai and Helen Remezoff. She shared her birthday with Queen Elizabeth but without the white horses and fanfare. She walked 4 miles to Prairie Valley School and attended Norquay School in the winter. Because her father lost a leg to gangrene, she quit school at 16 and commenced working at the Pel Hotel in Pelly, Sask. It was there she met her husband Metro James Wintonyk, known as Jimmy, to all his friends. On February 28, 1949, on a very cold stormy day they were married in Yorkton barely getting back to the reception in Stornoway because of the blizzard. At first, they lived with Jimmy's parents on their farm. In 1952, they bought a small house in Stornoway for $300. Frances worked alongside Jimmy on the mixed family farm. Mom grew ginormous gardens sharing with family and friends. Her flower gardens were beautiful and she had the most beautiful poppies. Frances loved entertaining and cooking for family and friends. There seldom was enough room on the table for all the food she prepared. In 1967, they purchased a new ready to move house and had it moved it to Stornoway. They sold the cattle and rented out their land in the 70's. Their son Larry decided to start farming in the late 1970's, so Dad was just too happy to help haul grain and do field work. During their semi-retirement years, Mom and Dad regularly enjoyed day trips to Yorkton, Roblin, Kamsack, and Canora trying the local restaurants. They enjoyed Expo in Vancouver and went to B.C. a few times. Mom had to fill the van with peaches, pears, and cherries for canning. Twice they went to Florida and loved the attractions at Disney World, Epcot Centre, Busch Gardens and MGM studios. Mom was a people person, volunteered and served for many committees and organizations. She spent countless hours at the Stornoway curling rink lunch counter and was active in the Stornoway recreation board. She served on the Homecare and hospital boards. She even became the Mayor of Stornoway for a short time. After Dad passed away, Mom continued with her big garden and cooking for Larry's harvest crews. She let everyone know it was hard work, but admitted she missed it after Larry retired her. Larry also made her give up her garden which she chirped about all summer. Mom discovered a new pass time after Dad was gone. She and her neighbor friend Sindy Mehling partnered together and went to Yorkton for coffee, shopping and more often to the Casino. Mom always enjoyed her home in Stornoway and insisted on living there for as long as she could. After she fell which resulted in a lengthy hospital stay in July 2017, she moved to Aspen Bluff Villa Care Home in Yorkton. There she made new friends and a new lifestyle being confined to a wheelchair. She especially enjoyed the musical entertainment and spent the day in the lounge watching tv and catching up on resident news. Frances leaves to mourn her daughter Linda, son in law Peter, grandsons Michael and Myron, her son Larry, daughter in law Debbie and grandson Zachary and many special nieces and nephews and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Jimmy in 1997, parents Nicholai & Helen Remezoff, 2 brothers Nick and James Remezoff and her in-laws Mike and Julia Wintonyk. She was the last of her husband's Wintonyk generation. Mom was admitted to hospital with cellulitis 2 weeks ago. She rapidly deteriorated and kidney failure and congestive heart disease ravaged her final days. We are thankful she didn't suffer longer. We will miss her but are thankful for all the wonderful eternal memories. The Funeral Service was held on Friday, December 4, 2020 at Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Crystal Bailey, Certified Celebrant officiating. Reflections of Frances' life were share by Linda, Peter, Michael and Myron Kindrachuk. The interment took place in the Garden of Crucifixion at Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Zachary Wintonyk, Michael Kindrachuk, Gerald Gromnisky, Myron Kindrachuk, Sheldon Kozie and Peter Kindrachuk serving as the casket bearers. Eternal Memory! Memorials in memory of Frances may be made to a charity of choice as gifts of remembrance. Condolences can be shared with the family at baileysfuneralhome.com Service Details. Service When: Friday, December 4th, 2020 2:00pm Location: Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Address: Highway #10 East YORKTON, SK Interment Location: Yorkton Memorial Gardens Address: Highway #10 East YORKTON, SK Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event Ongoing Online Event About this event In Loving Memory Of Frances Wintonyk April 21, 1931 - November 30, 2020 Look inside to read what others have shared Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in this book. View Tribute Book