Obituary of Fran Marie Uhryn

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our sister, aunt, cousin and friend, Fran Uhryn on August 23, 2020. Fran was born on July 2, 1942 in Rhein, SK., the second eldest child of John and Katie (Dereniwski) Uhryn. She attended Fedorhill and Kitzman Schools. She obtained her grade nine by correspondence and was a grade twelve graduate from Sacred Heart Academy in 1960. Following graduation, Fran pursued her passion for nursing and obtained her RN in 1963 from the Regina Grey Nun's School of Nursing. She received her RPN diploma from the Sask. Hospital in North Battleford in 1964 and her diploma in PHN (Public Health Nurse) from the University of Saskatchewan in 1965. She was employed as a PHN in Melville. Her need for adventure and travel led her to the Canadian Armed Forces in 1970 as a Lieutenant in Nursing. This enabled her to travel to various parts of the world. She enjoyed her adventure and world travels. She sailed on the Nile, rode camels in Israel and Cairo. She also curled in a bonspiel in Lahr, Germany. In 1974 Fran obtained an Honorable Discharge. Upon discharge she became employed in Esterhazy as a PHN. Her interest in higher education resulted in a BScN in 1974 and a Masters in Human Administration in 1992. She was employed in management positions as a PHN in Manitoba and Alberta. Some of Fran's hobbies were curling, skiing, golfing and reading. Due to Fran's failing health, early retirement was not an option. She had a strong work ethic, with a positive, non-judgemental and supportive attitude. She also possessed a deep faith in God and was devoted to the Ukrainian Catholic Church. She was a parish council member in Medicine Hat and Saskatoon, as well as serving as a UCWLC member in Canora. She served on various executive and numerous committees in all human endeavors. Fran was predeceased by an infant brother Ed in 1946, her father in 1992, her mother in 2002 and her brother in law Walter Bellay in 2013. She is survived by sisters; Theresa (Walter) Denischuk and Pat Bellay, brothers; John (Heather), Ben (Teresa), Wes (Donna) and Pete (Sue), as well as nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Fran thanks those who influenced her life positively. She also thanks her family for your help and support. Service Details. Prayers Wednesday, August 26th, 2020 | 7:00pm When: Wednesday, August 26th, 2020 7:00pm Location: St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church Address: 155 Catherine St. YORKTON, SK S3N 0B9 Funeral Service When: Thursday, August 27th, 2020 10:00am Location: St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church Address: 155 Catherine St. YORKTON, SK S3N 0B9 Interment Location: Yorkton City Cemetery Address: King St. East YORKTON, SK Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event Ongoing Online Event About this event In Loving Memory Of Fran Uhryn July 2, 1942 - August 23, 2020 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