Obituary of Helen Kuzma

The family of Helen Kuzma, beloved wife of the late Mike Kuzma, sadly announce her passing on Monday, May 4th, 2020. She was 85 years of age. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Monday, May 11, 2020 from 4:00 to 5:00pm from the Chapel of Bailey's Funeral Home, Yorkton. Current public health guidelines and physical distancing practices will be followed. Due to current pandemic restrictions a Family Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre. Interment to follow in the Garden of Gethsemane. Relatives and friends wishing to support the family may view a livestream of the service by clicking on the link that will appear here at 1:45pm on May 12, 2020. Memorial donations in memory of Helen Kuzma may be made to the Whitewood Historical Society. https://www.facebook.com/yourfamilylikeapartofours/videos/2756757954421652/?v=2756757954421652 KUZMA - Helen Kuzma wife of the late Mike Kuzma of Yorkton. It is with deep sadness that the family of Helen Gertrude Kuzma (nee Filpula) announce her peaceful passing on Monday, May 4th, 2020 at the age of 85 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her children: Wendy McNeill, Diane (Brad) Blackmore and Alan (Tammy) Kuzma; grandchildren: Meghan (Russ), Sarina, and Leah (Tanner); Theresa (Dale) and Richard (Kate); Jessica (Cam), Colby, and Mitchell (Calista); great-grandchildren: Caleb and Westin; Sawyer; Kyron, Lucian and Astrid; Michael; and one on the way; as well as numerous relatives and friends. She was predeceased by Mike, her husband of 60 years; granddaughter, Chelsea; great-grandson Sullivan; her mother Viola and step-father Walter Ahosaari; and many, many dear friends and relatives. Helen was born on February 11th, 1935 in Whitewood, Saskatchewan. Most of her growing up years were spent in Moose Jaw, and it was there that she met her lifetime bosom friend, Evelyn. Their friendship would last over 80 years. In 1956 she met her future husband, Mike Kuzma, at a dance when he approached her and advised her that the next 8 dances were his. That night she told her mom she had met the man she was going to marry. Helen and Mike married on April 6th, 1957 and built a life together. They were blessed with three children, Wendy, Diane and Alan. Helen was a devoted wife and mother and was proud to be a homemaker. Helen and the kids spent many evenings at the ball diamonds in Moose Jaw, where Mike pitched softball. Helen and Mike also both bowled for several years. One of their great joys in life was going camping with the kids. When they moved to Yorkton in 1976 they began curling, discovered they loved fishing, and joined the Associated Canadian Travelers (ACT) as well as the Army, Navy & Airforce Veterans Association where they made many friends with whom they had countless good times and escapades on sports trips and conferences. Helen was involved with the Girl Guide movement for several years, first as a Brownie leader and later as a Girl Guide Commissioner. Helen and Mike were both young at heart and loved to have fun, and several of their friends were 20 years younger than them. Their dear friends Penny and Dave once said their parents asked how old Helen and Mike were, and they said, "our age". They went on numerous camping trips and gambling trips with a number of their friends. Helen loved being a grandmother and later a great-grandmother. Her grandchildren were her world and she loved being with them, playing games with them and reading to them. Helen's contagious laugh and her warm hugs will be missed by all who knew her. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Pastor Brian Ray of Richmond Park Church in Brandon officiating. Words of remembrance were offered by Leah McNeill and family members. Cathy Wilson sang a solo 'Amazing Grace'. Special music was Church in The Wildwood and I'll Fly Away. A poem, Gone from Sight by Henry Van Dyke was read by Diane Blackmore. Honourary bearers were Theresa Clearwater, Richard Blackmore, Meghan Tilley, Sarina McNeill, Leah McNeill and Colby Kuzma. Interment followed in the Garden of Gethsemane at Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Alan Kuzma, Mitchell Kuzma, Jessica Pickup, Bradley Blackmore, Dale Clearwater and Tanner Lutz serving as casket bearers. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.baileysfuneralhome.com If anyone so wishes, memorial donations may be made in Helen's name to The Whitewood Archives and Historical Library P.O. Box 129, Whitewood, SK S0G 5C0. The family wishes to send a special thank you to staff and caregivers at St. Paul Lutheran Home in Melville, and to the Yorkton & District Nursing Home, Country Meadow Wing, for the care and compassion they had for Helen. Arrangements were entrusted to Bailey's Funeral Home. Service Details. Visitation When: Monday, May 11th, 2020 4:00pm - 5:00pm Location: Bailey's Funeral Home, Yorkton Address: 45 5th Ave. N. YORKTON, SK S3N 0Y9 Interment Location: Yorkton Memorial Gardens Address: Highway #10 East YORKTON, SK Service Location: Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Address: Highway #10 East YORKTON, SK Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event Ongoing Online Event About this event In Loving Memory Of Helen Kuzma February 11, 1935 - May 4, 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