YOCHIM, Frank, 1915 - 2013. Frank passed away peacefully at River Heights Lodge in North Battleford, on February 16, 2013. He will be lovingly remembered by his children: Daniel (Doreen) Yochim of Calgary, AB; Sharon (Herb) Allen of Onoway, AB; Donna (Darrin) Sych of Saskatoon, SK; grandchildren: Tracy (Brian) Hamilton, Laurie (Jayson) Preston, Heather (Bryan) Medeiros, Stacey Allen, Dani and Jordan Sych; and great grandchildren: Jake Yochim, Chloe Hamilton and Sloan Medeiros. Frank is also survived by his brother Tony (Helen) Yochim of Unity, SK; as well as many special nieces and nephews. Frank was predeceased by his wife, Mary (2006); parents, Leonard and Rosina (nee Volk); siblings: Adam (Anne), Michael (Caroline), George (Agnes), Joseph (Marjorie), Magdeline (Donatus), and Mary; as well as three brothers who died in infancy. Frank was born on February 22, 1915, in Tramping Lake, SK. He married Mary Anna Schmidt on November 4, 1941. After serving in the army, Frank farmed with his brother, Tony, and later operated a general store for 18 years in Revenue, SK. Frank and Mary sold the business in 1966 and moved to North Battleford, where Frank worked for the Separate School Division as a caretaker and groundskeeper for over 30 years. Frank enjoyed the outdoors and spent countless hours tending to his yard and large vegetable garden. One of his greatest joys in life was music. He sang with various groups, such as the church choir, the German choir and the Barbershop Quartet. Over the years, Frank maintained a positive outlook on life and always found a way to inject humour into any situation. His devotion to his family, his wisdom, determination, strong faith and work ethic are qualities that will continue to inspire us. He will be sadly missed. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the River Heights Lodge staff for providing quality care for Frank and for treating him with kindness, dignity and respect. A special, heartfelt thank you is also extended to niece, Denise Schmidt, who was always there for Frank, even in his final hours. Prayer services were held at 7:00pm on Thursday, February 21, 2013, at Notre Dame de Lourdes Roman Catholic Church in North Battleford (1201 - 105th St.), with Jean Pawlus presiding. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11:00 am on Friday, February 22, 2013 at Notre Dame with Reverend Father Gerard Legaspi officiating as celebrant. Interment took place at Pleasant View Cemetery in Unity, SK. In lieu of floral tributes, memorial donations may be made to River Heights Lodge Auxiliary (2001 - 99th St, North Battleford, SK., S9A 0S3) or Notre Dame de Lourdes Roman Catholic Church-Memorial Fund (1201-105th St., North Battleford, SK., S9A 1S8). Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Sallows & McDonald - Wilson and Zehner Funeral Home, North Battleford, SK 445-2418
