Obituary of Danny Rist

RIST - Mr. Danny Rist, beloved husband of Joyce of Yorkton, passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 10, 2009 at his home in Yorkton. He was 69 years of age. Helmut Daniel Rist, or Danny as he was known to all, was born on April 26, 1940 at Inkcliff, Manitoba; a son of Daniel and Ena (nee Kunkel) Rist. He was raised in the Shellmouth district and received his education there. As a young man Danny helped on the home farm and worked for a time as a welder at the mine in Esterhazy. He eventually moved to Yorkton, and on April 26, 1975 was united in marriage to Joyce Babyck. Danny turned to trucking as a career and would become known and respected in the trucking business as an independent trucker. In 1990 health issues forced his retirement from the trucking industry and he began to take life just a little easier. Danny had a great love of music, especially old time country music, he was an avid guitar player and also enjoyed singing all the old tunes (Johnny Cash being his favorite artist). His love of outdoors was also evident, as camping became a favorite summer pastime. Danny also enjoyed socializing with his family and many friends, and greatly enjoyed the company of all those around him. Predeceased by his father Daniel and his mother Ena; and his son Kenneth in 1984. Danny leaves to mourn his passing and to cherish his memory his wife Joyce; his children and grandchildren: Darcy (Debbie) of Yorkton and Jory, Jodin & Jerid; Tim (Laurie) of Roblin and Justin & Daniel; Kim (Tim) Lozinski of Fenwood and Cheryl & Michael; Candy (James) Kisielewski of Tonkin and Aaron, Steven & Jacey; also one great granddaughter: Lillian; and a brother, Lawrence of Yorkton; as well as numerous other relatives and his many friends. Prayers were held on Wednesday evening, May 13, 2009 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre. A service to celebrate Danny's life was held on Thursday, May 14, 2009 from the Family Centre with Rev. Des Klingspon of the Prairie Harvest Christian Life Centre officiating. Tribues to Danny were given by Kris Wyatt, Ron Skinner and son Darcy. George and Rodney Flunder sang two selections: 'Amazing Grace' and 'Too Old to Die Young'. Also played were favorite songs by Johnny Cash 'Will the Circle Be Unbroken' and 'We'll Meet Again'. The interment took place in the Garden of St. Mark with grandchildren Cheryl Lozinski, Jacey Kisielewski, Jerid Rist, Daniel Shullman and great granddaughter Lillian Zoltan-Lozinski serving as the honorary bearers and Michael Lozinski, Aaron Bencze, Steven Bencze, Jory Rist, Jodin Rist and Justin Shullman serving as the casketbearers. Arrangements were entrusted to Bailey's Funeral Home. Service Information Thursday, May 14th, 2009 10:30am, Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens