PRESCESKY: Colleen Kristine Prescesky was born March 25, 1959 in North Battleford, second child of Howard and Effie Bulmer. She has one older brother, Kolin and three younger siblings, Wilfred, Anita and Dawn. They were raised on a family farm near Lilac. Colleen and Doug started dating in 1975 and were married in February of 1979. They moved to the farm in 1980. On March 17, 1981 they were blessed with a daughter, Amanda Rochelle and a couple of years later, on December 2, 1983 they welcomed Brennan Ryan Wayne to their family. Colleen loved motherhood and enjoyed her children so much. She loved the outdoors and along with her family took part in trail rides, hayrides, skidooing, camping, fishing, canoeing, quading, and cutting wood. Colleen's favorite place to camp was Little Shell Lake, where they took numerous canoe trips. She also spent countless hours gardening and doing yard work. Colleen took great pride in her yard, garden, flowers and trees; it always looked beautiful. The fact that Colleen was such an outdoors person certainly didn't mean she neglected her house; it was always clean and well organized. As we all know, Colleen was one of the best cooks, bakers, canners there was. All of her nephews and nieces were known to say "it's good but it's not Auntie Colleens!" And of course don't forget her biscuits - they were the best there was! Colleen was a great lover of music, especially country music, taking in many concerts, jamborees, music jams and dinner theatres. We all know that Colleen loved her camera and always had it with her; she took pictures of everything; she was our family photographer. She always had a way of making us feel special. Colleen had many accomplishments, and after raising her family she worked for a few years at Regional Care Center in the kitchen. Then she decided to go back to school and graduated as a Special Care Aide in 2005. She did very well, even earning an award. Colleen was very good at her job and was complimented many times for her caring and compassionate way with patients. Over the past few years, Colleen and Doug hosted two beautiful outdoor weddings. On July 14, 2007 Amanda married Scott Merrick and on July 2, 2011 Brennan married Joelene Gabrysh. Colleen always said she had the best son-in-law and daughter-in-law anyone could ask for; she loved them dearly. Colleen and Doug welcomed two grandchildren; March 31, 2009 Amanda and Scott had their first child, Norah Mclean, and on July 19, 2012 they added Hudson Scott to their family. Colleen was the most excited grandma there was and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren as often as possible.Colleen worked right up until she ended up in the hospital in late fall 2011. Her strength, determination and perseverance carried her through these past two years. She fought with her whole mind, body and soul to overcome her sickness. Colleen's positive thinking and ability to carry on life as close to normal was amazing. She still hosted family get togethers, attended as many functions and concerts as she could manage and continued to remember our birthdays and anniversaries. She would say "tomorrow is a new day and it will be a better day." We love you Colleen, and will miss you more than words can say. You will remain in our hearts forever! On behalf of Doug, Amanda, Scott, Brennan, Joelene and families, we want to thank you all for your support, gifts of food, flowers, cards, calls and for your presence here today. A special thank you to Scott Parker the Palliative Care Coordinator, Dr. S. Ahmed, Saskatoon Cancer Clinic, Dr. Hesselson and St. Paul's Palliative Care Unit for your care and compassion. Colleen passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at St. Paul's Hospital in Saskatoon. She is lovingly remembered by her husband, Doug; daughter, Amanda (Scott) Merrick and their children, Norah and Hudson; son, Brennan (Joelene) Prescesky; her parents, Howard and Effie Bulmer; sisters, Dawn (Brent) Ruzesky and Anita (Dan) Prescesky; brothers, Kolin (Cheryl) Bulmer and Fred Bulmer; parents-in-law, Henry and Irene Prescesky; sister-in-law, JoAnn (Trent) Jordan; brother-in-law, Kevin (Heather) Prescesky; nieces and nephews, Graham (Kim) Ruzesky, Kirby Ruzesky, Josey Ruzesky, Dustin (Heather) Prescesky, Jeremy Prescesky, Josh Prescesky, Dillon Prescesky, Jaycee Bulmer, Becky Bulmer (Daniel), Dale (Lupin) Bulmer and family, Gary (Jen) Bulmer, Justin (Nicole) Jordan, Tracey (Shawn) Jordan, Jody (Brad) Jordan, Tyler Prescesky, Dallon (Kaylee) Prescesky, Emma and Sarah Prescesky; all of her extended family and friends. Memorial Donations in memory of Colleen may be directed to a charity of the donor's choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium. Condolences for the family may be left at
