Obituary of Polly Ann Gnyp

GNYP - Polly Gnyp, resident of Ituna & District Pioneer Lodge, loving wife of the Late Nick J. Gnyp passed away April 15, 2016. She was 78 years old. Polly was born July 16, 1937 in the district of Togo, Sask. Her parents were Mary (Konkin) and Bill Hadican. Polly was the 3rd Child of 4 children. She had two older brothers Mike and Alex, and a younger Sister Florence. On November 3rd 1954, at the young age of 17, Polly met and married the Love of her life. Tall and handsome Nick J. Gnyp. Polly and Nick made their home on the family farm, homestead, where they continued to farm with his father and mother, John and Mary (Gramak) Gnyp. Polly loved her family farm, there was an abundance of cows, pigs, horses, sheep, goats, chickens as well as dogs and cats. Nick and Polly were also grain farmers. Polly and Nick were united in marriage for 52 years, where they continued to reside on her family homestead until Nick passed away Nov 7th 2006. Polly was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and Homemaker. Polly had a never ending enjoyment and Love of Gardening. She loved gardening with a passion and grew many amazing organic gardens in her lifetime. Polly enjoyed cooking and preparing meals for her family. She was an amazing cook and always had an abundance of fresh vegetables, canning as well as fresh baking on hand. Polly made everything from scratch and homemade. Her homemade breads, cinnamon buns and donuts, will never be forgotten. Polly especially loved the holiday seasons, especially Christmas and Easter. The 12 dishes of Christmas and the Christmas and Easter traditions were a huge deal to Polly. Polly and Nick were blessed with 5 children, 4 daughters and a Son. Sonia, Sandra, Adeline, Jeffery and Violette. Sadly Nick and Polly, lost their son Jeffery, to leukemia on April 6, 1978. Polly and Nick were as well blessed with 18 grandchildren, great grandchildren and Polly loved them all. After her husband Nick passed away, Polly declining health forced her to move off her family farm. For the next 10 years she would spend a lot of time visiting her daughter Adeline and family in Regina, which she said was her time to recuperate and be treated like a princess. She than could enjoy someone else cooking for her and offered her expert advice. We enjoyed her visits, her wonderful sense of humour and her laughter. She loved to spend time with her grandchildren Dylan and Shavry. She would often sit with Dylan when he played the video game Call of Duty and translate what the Russian Characters would be saying. When she wasn't at my house, she would try her hand at Independent living, with the constant support of her daughter Sandra. Polly lived independently until her declining health forced her into the Ituna & District Pioneer Lodge. Polly continued to grow an amazing garden in the lodges former flower beds. I am sure she offered the cooks her expert advice on cooking. Polly is preceded by her husband, her siblings, her son Jeffery, and grandson Darryl, as well as great grandson Stephen. Her life is celebrated and lovingly remembered by her children, Sonia (Terry) Krakowski, of Edmonton, Sandra (Gordon) deVries, of Langenburg, Adeline (Anthony) Barteski of Regina, Violette Gnyp of California. As well as 16 grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. The funeral service was held on Saturday, May 7th 2016 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre in Yorkton with Crystal Bailey, B.Th. officiating. Tributes were given by daughters Adeline & Sandra, and by grandson Ryan. Music played was 'The Most Beautiful Girl in the World', 'A Picture of You', 'Missing An Angel', and 'This is Not Good-bye'. The graveside hymn was 'No Tomorrow'. The interment took place in the Garden of Crucifixion with grandson Dylan serving as the urnbearer. Memorials were to the Ituna Pioneer Lodge. Service Information Saturday, May 7th, 2016 2:00pm, Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens