Obituary of Esther Apland

Esther Apland passed away peacefully on the morning of October 20th 2021 at Jowsey House, Yorkton & District Nursing Home. She was just 3 months shy of her 99th birthday. The youngest of eight children, Esther was born on January 12, 1923 on the family homestead in the Parkerview district. In 1945, she married Jake upon his return from overseas. As Jake was a grain buyer by trade, the couple found themselves living in several different communities, experiencing the rural life of central Saskatchewan. They finally settled in Yorkton in 1956. Esther was a proud homemaker, caring for her family, gardening, and tending to her flowers. Her cabbage rolls and perogies were second to none and yearned for across the family generations. Esther was a member of St. Andrews UCW for many years- she helped convene teas and did hospital visitations. She was a strong willed, determined, and sociable person who was witty and sharp to the end. She kept in regular contact with cousins and friends across Canada and the United States, never forgetting a birthday. The accomplishments and contributions of her family to the communities in which they live was a tremendous source of pride for her. Esther will be lovingly remembered by her daughter: Donna (Bill) Seymour of Saskatoon; her two sons: Greg (Shani) Apland of Yorkton and Lars (Helen) Apland of Nanoose Bay, BC. Six grandchildren: Becki (Richard) Patterson; Jennifer (Troy) Walkington; Kurt (Jessie) Apland; Dean (Erinn) Seymour; Andrea (Jeff) Seymour; Shannon Seymour. Eight great grandchildren: Jake, Taryn, Aidan Broda; Cailin & MacKenzie Walkington; Brooklyn Apland; Ben and Max Seymour. One great-great grandson, Kaysen Tourangeau. Also many nieces & nephews and her many dear friends. Esther was predeceased by her parents, Mike and Nellie Youchezin; in 1981, her husband Jake Apland; her seven siblings, Annie, Mike, Mary, Eve, Metro, Irene, Kate. Esther lived by the adage embossed on a magnet on her fridge… "Don't regret getting old, it's a privilege denied to many." Indeed, we were privileged to have her with us for our share of all those years. Service Details. Service When: Saturday, October 30th, 2021 2:00pm Location: Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Address: Highway #10 East YORKTON, SK Interment Location: Yorkton Memorial Gardens Address: Highway #10 East YORKTON, SK Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event Ongoing Online Event About this event In Loving Memory Of Esther Apland January 12, 1923 - October 20, 2021 Look inside to read what others have shared Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in this book. View Tribute Book