Obituary of Freda Weinmaster

Mrs. Freda Weinmaster of the Kamsack and district Nursing Home passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 14, 2006 at the age of 90 years. Freda was born on December 18, 1915 at the family farm near Stornoway, Sk.; the 7th. child of Gottfried and Anna (nee Mehling) Ruf. She was baptized and confirmed into the Lutheran Faith at Stornoway Trinity Lutheran Church. Her faith was an important part of her daily life. Freda attended Glasgow school, Rhein School and took a secretarial course at Yorkton Collegiate. She worked as a housekeeper in Yorkton for several years and then was employed as a secretary in Canora until the time of her marriage. On July 14, 1945 Freda married Albert Weinmaster. They farmed near Rhein, SK, until retiring in Yorkton in 1976. Their marriage was blessed with three daughters. Freda worked hard, both indoors and out. She helped with farmyard chores, prepared meals for harvest crews and was an integral part of seeing that things ran smoothly. Her huge garden produced abundantly and her flower beds provided her with much enjoyment. Freda's hands were never idle. There was always a supply of baking on hand even in her last years. She loved to sew, crochet, quilt and knit and has provided many treasured keepsakes for her family. Freda volunteered time to the Red Cross to make many articles for their humanitarian projects and assisted with recreational activities at the nursing home in Yorkton. She also was a member of the EUB Church Women for several years. The retirement years provided more leisure time to travel, fish, coffee and socialize with friends and relatives; help out on the farm and spend time with the girls and their families. Freda was a dedicated and loving wife and mother. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren always held a special place in her heart. Freda and Albert encouraged and supported them in furthering their educations. Freda valued her independance. Unfortunatley her declining health resulted in admittance to the Kamsack and District Nursing Home in 2004. Freda was predeceased by her parents; sisters: Amalia, Anna; brothers: David, Jacob, Henry, Alex, Arnold; sisters - in - law: Katherine, Elizabeth, Mary, Leah; brothers - in - law: George Schepp, Albert Liebrecht, Reinhold Hilderman, Jacob Propp and her husband Albert in 1997. She leaves to cherish her memory and celebrate her life three daughters and their families: Dorothy (Eric) Cropper of Naicam, SK., Grace (Donn) Walsh of Kamsack, SK., Edith (Barry) Chornomydz of Hanna, AB; 9 grandchildren and three step grandchildren: Robert (Nicole) Chepil of Cochran, AB. Jan (Len) Peterson of Naicam, SK., Michael (Lori) Walsh of Rhein, SK., Carrie Walsh of Kamsack, SK., Trent Walsh of Calgary, AB., Sean Walsh of Fort McMurray, AB., Ryan Walsh of Saskatoon, SK., Kristopher (Kathleen ) Chornomydz of Leduc AB., Derrick (Lauren) Chornomydz of Winnipeg, MB, Chad Cropper of Saskatoon, SK., Lisa (Nick) Emisch of Saskatoon, SK., Dawn Cropper of Sydney, Australia; 7 great grandchildren: Jessica Walsh, Lauren Peterson, Kayla Emisch, Macey Peterson, Rebecca Walsh, Andrea Walsh and Megan Chornomydz; her sister Rachel Hilderman of Rhein, SK.; sisters - in - law: Minnie Ruf of Saskatoon, SK., Olga Liebrecht of Rhein, SK., Laura (Steve) Osmak of Yorkton. SK.; brother - in - law Eric (Olga) Weinmaster of Calgary, AB as well as many nieces and nephews. A service of comfort for family and friends was held on Thursday evening, February 16, 2006 from the Chapel of Baileys's Funeral Home Yorkton. the Funeral service was held on Friday afternoon, February 17, 2006 from Zion Lutheran Church Yorkton, Sask. with Pastor Mark Maunula of Peace Lutheran Church Kamsack officiating. Verna Liebrecht was the organist leading the congregation in the Hymns: "How Great Thou Art, "Abide With Me" and "What A Friend We Have In Jesus". The interment followed in the Garden of St. Matthew Yorkton Memorial Gardens with grandsons: Robert Chepil, Michael, Trent, Sean, Ryan Walsh, Chad Cropper, Kristopher and Derrick Chornomydz serving as casket bearers. At the memorial luncheon reflections of Freda's life were given by niece Audrey Herman and a special poem was read by granddaughter Jan Peterson. She will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by all who knew her. services directed by Bailey's Funeral Home Yorkton Service Information Friday, March 24th, 2006 10:00am, St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church Interment Details Yorkton City Cemetery