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Lillian Gedak
1923 - 2014
ÌýÌý Lillian Marie Gedak, age 91, a long-time resident of Estevan,
passed away at the Weyburn Special Care Home on Tuesday,
December 2, 2014 at the age of 91 years.
ÌýÌý Lillian Marie Johnson was born on May 15, 1923 to Jonas and
Anna (Cook) Johnson of Crosby, ND. She was raised on the fami-
ly farm north of Crosby with her siblings Herman, Earl and Ruth.
She met the love of her life Mat Gedak, at a dance and married
him on June 17, 1942. They made their home in Estevan and
raised six sons. Lillian worked in their family business, Gedak’s
Farm Equipment, for many years. She enjoyed several hobbies
but especially loved music & singing. She was a long-time mem-
ber of the Sweet Adeline’s and volunteered her time for the Hospi-
tal Auxiliary. She was awarded a lifetime membership by the Aux-
iliary in 2013. Lillian’s greatest pride & joy was her family. Sunday
morning breakfast was her favourite time of the week when family
would all gather at her place to visit & catch up. She loved all the
phone calls and letters from those who lived further away, and always kept everyone up-to-date on
what was happening. Lillian always had a smile for anyone she met, and knew how to make every-
one feel comfortable, cherished & appreciated.Ìý
ÌýÌý Lillian was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, Maternis (Mutsy) Gedak; as well as her
parents, Jonas & Anna; siblings, Herman (Selma), Earl (Marie), and Ruth (Tony) Homdrom; and
daughters-in-law, Jo Ann and Norma.Ìý
ÌýÌý She leaves behind to cherish her memory her sons; Vince (Darlene), Ric, Ken, Dan (Phyllis),
Greg (Kathy), and Dave (Kathy); fifteen grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren and one
great-great grandchild; special friend Lil Hahn, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Lillian
will be greatly missed & lovingly remembered by family and friends as a kind soul with a gentle
touch and a loving heart.Ìý
ÌýÌý Prayers were held on Friday, December 5, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Hall Funeral Ser-
vices, Estevan, with Mr. Doug Third officiating. The Funeral Mass was celebrated on Saturday,
December 6, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at St. John the Baptist R.C. Church, Estevan, by Rev. Brian
Meredith. Interment followed at Souris Valley Memorial Gardens, Estevan.
ÌýÌý Those wishing to make donations in Lillian’s memory may do so directly to the St. Joseph’s
Health Care Auxiliary, 1176 Nicholson Road, Estevan, SK, S4A 2V6 or the New Estevan Regional
Nursing Home, 1201 - 2nd Street, Estevan, SK, S4A 0M1.
ÌýÌý Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.
Thank You
Thanks very much to Fr. Brian Meredith and Doug Third for their parts in leading our mother’s ser-
vices, to the organist and choir for the lovely music, the CWL ladies for the luncheon provided after
the mass and the St. Joseph’s Hospital Auxiliary for your honour guard. Also, thanks to those who
extended their support at this time in so many forms - phone calls, visits, food, flowers, cards, me-
morial donations, and attendance at the prayer service and funeral mass. A very special thank you
to the staff at the Weyburn Special Care Home for your compassionate care and for making mom
feel at home. Everyone’s kindness is greatly appreciated and will always be remembered.
-The families of Lillian Gedak
