Obituary of Evelyn Bella

Bella - Mrs. Evelyn Bella, resident of Yorkton passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2005 at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre. She was 86 years of age. Evelyn Bella was born on June 24, 1919 on a farm in the Cherryfield district, near Willowbrook, Saskatchewan; a daughter of George and Ruth (nee Meays) Griffith. There at Cherryfield, Evelyn attended school up until grade 10, as well she attended an all girls farm camp in Saskatoon. In the late 1930's Evelyn met Steve Bella, but did not get to know each other until 1941, when they attended a dance at Banner Hall. They were engaged in November of 1942, and married on May 14, 1943 at St. Gerard's Church in Yorkton. Steve was in the Royal Canadian Army at that time and was immediately returned to Regina and then to Camp Borden in Ontario. Following his discharge in 1946, Steve and Evelyn purchased a farm near Saxon Hill, where they resided until the fall of 1949, when they moved to the Cherryfield district. In 1979, Steve and Evelyn sold the farm and decided it was time to retire. They remained on the farm until moving into Yorkton in 1982, where they had since resided. During her years on the farm Evelyn enjoyed gardening, her favorite pastimes included knitting and reading. She took an active interest in her children and grandchildren, and was proud of their accomplishments. Predeceased by her husband Steve on February 6, 1994; her parents; a daughter, Lois Sarada, and by a grandson, Curt Beck. She leaves to cherish her memory: son Douglas (Kathy) of Estevan; daughters: Carole (Don) Yakichuk of Lloydminster AB, Donna (David) Beck of Estevan, Kathy (John) Woychesko of Yorkton, Sherry (Darrell) Kozie of Yorkton; son-in-law, Leslie Sarada of Willowbrook; 15 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Also two brothers: Russell (Eileen) Griffith of Yorkton, and Arthur (Florence) Griffith of Yorkton, and their families, as well as numerous other relatives and friends. The prayer vigil service was held on Monday evening, September 12, 2005 from St. Gerard's Roman Catholic Church in Yorkton. Father Basil Chomos officiated, the organist, Lorraine Lysak and psalmist Angela Heuvel led members of the parish choir and the congregation in the hymns On Eagles Wings, Psalm 63 and Be Not Afraid. Son-in-law Don Yakichuk gave the eulogy. The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, September 13, 2005 from St. Gerard's Church with Father Chomos officiating. Organist, Judy Berg led the parish choir and congregation in the singing if the hymns Here I Am Lord, Psalm 116, Prayer of St. Francis, Blessed Are They, and Sing With All the Saints. The psalmist was Angela Heuvel. The lay-readers were Theresa Beck and Craig Johnson, the cross bearer was Bradley Woychesko. The interment took place at the Yorkton City cemetery with Trevor Woychesko, Shawn Sarada, Kevin Beck, Darcy Yakichuk, Craig Budris and Stephen Bella serving as the casketbearers. Arrangements were entrusted to Bailey's Funeral Home. Service Information Tuesday, September 13th, 2005 11:00am, St. Gerard's Roman Catholic Church Interment Details Yorkton City Cemetery