Obituary of Peter Edward Batyski

Mr. Peter Edward Batyski of the Jubilee Care Home in Foam Lake, formerly of Yorkton and the Hubbard district passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 18th surrounded by family and the compassionate care of the staff. He was 91 years of age. Peter was born July 12, 1916 in the Hubbard district. Peter was predeceased by his loving wife Eva in 2001; infant son Peter in 1961; his parents Anna & John Batyski; brothers Ken, Walter, Joe & John; sisters Cecil, Stella & Frances. He leaves to mourn his passing his six daughters Diane (Al) Greschuk - Yorkton, Dorene (Don) Exner - Leduc, AB, Janey (Eric) Heuchert - Regina, Gloria (Dave) Larson - Blaine, Washington, Gladys (Ed) Scherby - Chilliwack, BC and Rita (Yves) Desjardins - Ottawa, ON; 14 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and his sister Caroline Jankoski. Peter attended school at St. Stanislaus until grade nine. He worked at the Crayton mine in Sudbury until he returned home to farm. He would go to work for several farmers in the Balcarres area. In 1942 Peter married Eva Hnylycia and they farmed on the family farm until 1949. Peter then moved his family to Hubbard where he established Hubbard Farm Equipment. Peter ran a successful business selling Cockshutt, New Holland, Morris Equipment and GM dealership. He worked very diligently as farmers would need equipment fixed during peak times of seeding or harvest. Peter enjoyed curling, watching or going to a Blue Jay baseball game. He enjoyed Cardinal baseball in his later years. He served on the Ituna Hospital Board 1969-72, on Hubbard Town Council 1956-81. Peter was also active in the Knights of Columbus 1962-81. Peter loved company, good times and especially loved to sing. He had a great sense of humour. As a father he was always concerned about his children. You never left after a visit unless he filled your car with gas or fixed that tire, etc. Peter and Eva sold their business in 1981 and moved to Yorkton to enjoy their new home until Eva passed away. Peter moved into an apartment where he lived alone for 4 years. He would enjoy his daily walks to the mall to have coffee with friends. Peter moved to the Bentley where he enjoyed being around people, not having to cook or eat alone. Peter enjoyed having his friends over to play cards or go out with his family and friends. His eyes would just light up when his grandchildren or great grandchildren would come over for a visit. Peter's health began to deteriorate in December, 2007. He had to leave the Bentley and move to Foam Lake Jubilee Care Home. He still managed to sing and joke and loved to play cards. The Prayer Vigil Service was held on Friay evening, May 23, 2008 from St. Gerard's Roman Catholic Church, Yorkton Saskatchewan with Reverend Father Ed Hengen officiating. The Pianist was Katherine Flaman with the Hymn selections being: "Amazing Grace", Psalm 119 and "Prayer Of St. Francis". The Cantor was Pam Yaremko with the Jessica Desjardins as reader. The Funeral Mass was Celebrated on Saturday morning, May 24, 2008 from St. Gerard's Roman Catholic Church with Father Ed Hengen as Celebrant. Lorraine Lysak was the Pianist leading members of the Parish Choir and Congregation in the Hymns: "Morning Has Broken", Psalm 33, "Peace Is Flowing Like A River", "On Eagles Wings", "Song Of The Angels" and "Christ Be Our Light". Mathew Desjardins was the Cross Bearer with Greg Dubois, Telane Molnar and Regina Prost serving as Altar Servers. The readers were Jennifer Aves and Denise Kay. Mike Dumka, Bill Greschuk, Ed Oystreck, Willie Zenkewich, Dave Larson and Eddie Scherby were Honourary Bearers. The interment followed in the Garden of Crucifixion Yorkton Memorial Gardens with: Al, Jason Greschuk, Don, Devon Exner, Eric Heuchert and Yves Desjardins serving as Casket Bearers. At the memorial luncheon words of remembrance were given by daughter Diane; granddaughters: Susan Vincent and Shelley Spizawka and great granddaughters: Larissa , Jenai Spizawka and Alex Morgan. services directed by Bailey's Funeral Home Yorkton God looked around His garden He found an empty space. He then looked down upon this earth And saw his tired face. He put His arms around him And lifted him to rest. God's garden must be beautiful For He only takes the best. He knew that he was suffering He knew he was in pain. He knew that he would never get well Upon this earth again. He saw the road was rough And the hills hard to climb. So He closed his weary eyelids And whispered, "Peace be thine." It broke our hearts to lose him But he did not go alone. For part of us went with him The day God called him home. Service Information Saturday, May 24th, 2008 10:00am, St. Gerard's Roman Catholic Church Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens