Obituary of Leah Brown

Mrs. Leah Brown beloved wife of the late George Brown passed away peacefully in her sleep onThursday morning, November 22, 2007 at the Yorkton and District Nursing Home at the age of 85 years. Leah was born on November 27, 1921 in the Rhein District; a daughter of Peter and Marie (nee Rutz) Holstein , one of 13 children who grew up on the family farm near Rhein, SK. Leah was raised on the family farm and received her education at Rhein School. On December 20, 1944 at Rhein, Saskatchewan, Leah was united in marriage to George Brown; and later moved to Yorkton to raise their family. Leah and George retired and made their home in Yorkton and after George passed away Leah continued to reside in her home until she entered the Yorkton and District Nursing Home in April 2003. Leah was very active in her life and always looked after others, never expecting anything in return. Her family was very important to her; especially the time she spent with her grandchildren. She leaves to cherish her memory her son Garry and his wife Gayle ; daughters: Carol, Noreen (Darryl), Connie (Allan). Also, nine grandchildren, twenty - one great grandchildren, one great great grandchild; brothers: Jack (Freida), Ben ; sisters: Rachel (Alvin), Janeth along with numerous nieces and nephews. Leah was predeceased by her parents, husband George (1990), son - in - law Stan; brothers and sisters: Peter, Abe, Mary, Dave, Henry, Martha, Lydia and Anna. The funeral service was held on Monday morning, November 26, 2007 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Faye Greer of Westview United Church officiating. The Hymn Selections were: "In The Garden", "Abide with Me", "The Old Rugged Cross" and "He Touched Me". The reflections of Leah's life were given by her granddaughter Shardelle Brown. The interment followed in the Garden of St. Matthew, Yorkton Memorial Gardens with grandchildren: Jason Brown, Shaun Legaarden, Brian Nesbitt, Stacy Pawliw, Craig Nesbitt and Cary Stricker serving as Casket Bearers. services directed by Bailey's Funeral Home Yorkton Service Information Monday, November 26th, 2007 11:00am, Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens