Obituary of Evelyn Kobylka

In loving memory of Evelyn Kobylka Evelyn Kobylka was born Aug 15, in Canora, Saskatchewan. She passed away on Friday, April 8, 2022, at 11:55 am at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre with her family by her side. Evelyn lived on the farm with her parents John and Ethel Strozen(Nee Sushelnitsky). Both of her parents were born at home, near the village of Mohyla, Saskatchewan. Evelyn attended Meadow Dale elementary farm school. She then attended Canora Composite High School till Gr 10. Further to that, she then moved to Yorkton to attend Sacred Heart Girl's Academy , where she lived on campus. While continuing her studies, she took a retail job at The Saan Store, after a brief period she was offered a job at the Yorkton Coop Hatchery. Evelyn soon figured this position was not for her, and started her career job as a phone operator with SaskTel. She met her husband, Dan Kobylka, they were married in 1961, and made Yorkton their home. They had four children, Susan, Cindy and Greg all one year apart, followed by Grant, 3 years later. Evelyn and Dan owned and operated D & L Confectionery from 1983 till 2001. She continued her career at SaskTel until she retired in 1993. Throughout the years one of mom's true passions was looking after special needs people full time in her home. Over the years she had about 10 clients, which she enjoyed right up 2020, at the beginning of the Covid Pandemic. She had nine grandchildren, as well as four Great Grandchildren, whom she adored; over the years they spent much time with Mom and Dad at D & L store. As the grandchildren aged, she loved when they would come to visit and spend time with her. They provided to each other many fond memories. Evelyn and her husband, Dan, built their house at 362 Betts Avenue, in Yorkton about 1963, where they lived until 1979. They then moved to their new home also, in Yorkton, where Evelyn continued to live right up to passing. Evelyn, enjoyed her house, the decorating, even the cleaning. She would have her daughters come to the house to help clean, twice a year in spring and again before Christmas. She also loved taking care of her yard, especially the flowers. She would spend hours watering, cutting and fertilizing the plants. She loved having as many flowers around as possible, whether real or silk as she could hang or plant in flower pots. Mom has been described by her family as having a generous heart. Her Nieces remember having gifts under the tree for whomever came to visit for Christmas Eve. Mom loved cooking when we were all around, as her and Dad had many barbecues at the back of D & L Confectionery. Huge spreads for Christmas and Easter and many family celebrations. She would spend hours on end, making Christmas baking and Easter Paska. She taught anybody who wanted to learn, the art of Easter Paska making. Evelyn was predeceased by her parents John and Ethel Strozen, Nick and Jennie Kobylka, her husband Dan Kobylka, her son Grant Kobylka, and her sister Cathy (Kathleen) Slowski (nee Strozen). She leaves to mourn in her passing, her daughter Susan Sully (Dan), children Justin, Brett and Melissa (James Armer). Her daughter Cindy George (Murray) children, Christie (Chris Chepil) their daughters Charlotte, Taylor and Riley. Amber, Kristine (Adam) and Garrett (his daughter Nevaeh). Her son Greg Kobylka (Barb) their children Kyle, Amanda (Justin Stupak), and their sons Carter, Conner and one on the way that Evelyn never got to meet. Her brother Eugene Strozen (Elaine) and many nieces, and nephews, including her special niece, Carrie who was a great comfort to her throughout her final days. The funeral service was held on Thursday, April 14th 2022 from St. Mark the Evangelist Orthodox Church in Yorkton with Rev. Fr. Rodion Luciuk as Celebrant. Cantor, Bob Rohr led in the singing of the responses. Amber Matechuk was the crossbearer. The family tribute was given by Christie Matechuk & Amber Matechuk. The interment followed in the Yorkton City Cemetery with Justin & Brett Sully, Kyle Kobylka, James Armer, Chris Chepil and Justin Stupak. serving as the casketbearers. Memorials were to the Diabetes Association or to the Arthritis Society. Condolences can be left at baileysfuneralhome.com Service Details. Service When: Thursday, April 14th, 2022 10:00am Location: St. Mark's Orthodox Church Address: 160 Betts Ave. YORKTON, SK S3N 1M5 Interment Location: Yorkton City Cemetery Address: King St. East YORKTON, SK Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event Ongoing Online Event About this event In Loving Memory Of Evelyn Kobylka April 8, 2022 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