Obituary of Orest Baylak

A memorial folder from the funeral service may be printed under the "Memories" tab, then choose "Memorial Program". BAYLAK - Mr. Orest Walter Baylak beloved husband of Mary of Yorkton and formerly of Foam Lake passed away on Friday, March 2, 2007 at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre. He was 79 years of age. Orest was born on July 17, 1927 at Wynyard, SK., a son of Wasyl and Polly (Nee Poturnak) Baylak. He was raised on the family farm and attended Levant School. His family then bought land South of Wynyard, where Orest attended Round Hills School. After his education, Orest continued to help on the family farm and it was at that time that he met Mary Penteluk who was a local school teacher. They were united in marriage on July 12, 1950 at Sheho, Sk. Orest left farming and moved to Wadena where he was employed as a mechanic at his brother's garage "Patron Motors". Eight years later Orest became trained as a grain buyer and worked for the Searle Grain Company at Clair. SK. Following this, Orest and his brothers bought the gas station and garage at the Elfros Junction. Looking for a better way of life Orest found employment with MacLeods Hardware in WynyardThis eventually led to Orest and Mary owning the Macleod's store in Foam Lake, SK. in 1969. They sold in 1980 and semi retired with Orest finding work as the caretaker of the Foam Lake Elementary School fully retiring in 1991. Together, Orest and Mary moved to Yorkton in 2005. Orest was a jack - of - all trades. He loved to bowl, fish and hunt and always enjoyed a good game of three spot or cribbage. He was a member of the Lions Clubs International for many years. Orest leaves to cherish his memory and to celebrate his life his loving wife Mary His son Cliff ( Mary) Baylak of Regina, SK., grandsons Tim of Edmonton, AB, Rick of Regina, SK.; his daughter Patricia Thompson of Yorkton, SK., grandchildren: Brennan ( and son Jakob) of Yorkton, SK., Brad (Kathy) of Assiniboia, SK and their daughter Alisha and Brent of Toronto, ON. Also his brothers: John (Irene) of Wynyard, Sk., Albert of Humboldt, SK., a sister Olga Hawryschuk of Saskatoon, SK. And a sister - in - law Emily of Calgary, AB. Orest was predeceased by his parents: brothers: Mike, Harry and a brother - in - law Paul Hawryschuk. The Funeral service was held on Tuesday morning, March 6, 2007 from the Foam Lake United Church, Foam Lake Saskatchewan with Reverend Sherron Schick officiating. Wendy Eyolfson was the organist leading the Congregation and Choir in the Hymns "In the Bulb There Is a Flower" and "Come Let Us Sing Of a Wonderful Love". The Choir Anthem was "In the Garden "with the Hymn "Church in the Wildwood" sung by Bill Saban, Norm Radom and Ken Parks. The Reflections and remembrances of Orest's life were given by his son Cliff and daughter - in - law Mary Baylak. The interment followed in the Foam Lake Town Cemetery with Orest's grandchidlren: Brennan, Brad and Brent Thompson, Tim and Rick Baylak serving as Urn Bearers. God saw you getting tired When a cure was not to be So he closed His arms around you and Whispered "Come With Me" You did not deserve what you went through, So He took you home to rest God's garden must be beautiful For He only takes the best. cremation and funeral arrangements were by Bailey's Funeral Home Yorkton Interment Details