Obituary of Metro Lischynski

A memorial folder from the funeral service can be printed under the "MEMORIIES" tab, then choose "MEMORIAL PROGRAM". LISCHYNSKI - Mr. Metro Lischynski, of Yorkton, formerly of Canora and the Gorlitz district, beloved husband of Mary passed away peacefully in Yorkton Regional Health Centre on February 22nd, 2013 at the wonderful age of 93. Metro was born in 1919 in the Gorlitz District to Dmytro & Caroline Lischynski. His family farmed 4 miles from Gorlitz where Metro remained to look after his mother after all 12 siblings had moved on. Metro met and married Mary Panchuk in 1944 and they remained on the farm, threshing grain and milking cows. In 1945, they were blessed with son Ron and farmed together until 1971, when they moved into Canora as Ron took over the family farm. Upon his retirement, Metro became very active in St Andrew's United Church serving on the Church Board, washing dishes for fowl suppers, cutting grass, making perogies, and painting. Metro was also one of the founding members of the Canora Lions Club and remained active for many years. During this time, Metro also took care of his mother-in-law until her passing. Metro and Mary enjoyed many travels after retirement including such things as Bus Tours of Europe and the Atlantic provinces, a Farmers tour of Australia & New Zealand, Alaska & Panama Canal Cruises, family trips to Disney in both California and Florida, BC Fruit Trips, and later an annual visit to Vancouver to visit their granddaughter. Metro also kept very busy watching his granddaughters at many volleyball, basketball and baseball games, often driving them to and from practices and for hot lunches during the school days. His love of watching his grandkids activities continued on as he thoroughly enjoyed watching his two great grandchildren grow up and play Soccer, Hockey, Football, and Baseball in Saskatoon. Metro was predeceased by his parents Dmytro & Caroline, brothers, Frank, Harry, Mike, Nick, John, Peter and Bill, and sisters Lucy Polupski, Mary Yaschuk, Kate Heshka, Eva Wakish, and Olga Wiks. Metro is survived by his wife Mary; son & daughter-in-law Ron & Darlene of Yorkton; grandchildren: Charlene (Lane) Wallace of Saskatoon and Janice (Carl) Ostman of Langley, and two wonderful great grandchildren, Harrison & Mackenzie Wallace; along with many loving nieces and nephews. The Funeral Service was held on Monday, February 25, 2013 at Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Rev. Catherine Pace & Marion Naduriak of the United Church of Canada officiating. The eulogy was presented by Janice Ostman. The organist, Amanda Buhler led in the singing of the hymns, 'What a Friend We Have in Jesus', 'In the Garden' and 'When the Roll is Called Up Yonder'. Serving as Honorary Bearers were great grandsons Harrison and MacKenzie Wallace. The interment followed in the Garden of Crucifixion at Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Lane Wallace, Ed Lischynski, Don Heshka, Greg Beatson, Peter Wiwchar and Willie Baron serving as the casket bearers. Memorials were to the New Regional Hospital Building Fund. Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting www.baileysfuneralhome.com Funeral arrangements were in care of Bailey's Funeral Home. Interment Details