Eleanor (Ella) Eva Pryznyk February 16, 1929 - June 16, 2011 Wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, friend, pie baker, perogy maker. These are just a few of the many words which could be used to describe the life of Eleanor (Ella) Eva Pryznyk (nee Walliser). Ella passed away surrounded by her family at Regina, Saskatchewan on June 16, 2011. Daughter of Jacob and Matilda Walliser, Ella was born February 16, 1929 in Bienfait, Saskatchewan. She grew up in a large farm family near Hirsch and left school at a young age to help care for her family, a theme that would continue throughout her life - she always found the time to love, care for (and worry about) those around her. Ella married Joseph Pryznyk in 1948 and they raised their family in the Bienfait area. As their children left the nest and their extended family grew, the demands on Joe and Ella's kitchen increased - perogies and pies were Ella's specialty and she expressed her love for her grandchildren by providing highly sought after care packages. For 51 years, until Joe's death in 1999, Ella and Joe watched as their family grew. Her grandchildren were all special but Clark, being the youngest, held an extra special place in her heart. In addition to her family, Ella also found the time to be active in the community - over the years she volunteered with the Canadian Diabetes Association; Bienfait Memorial Arena; Estevan Regional Nursing Home, Police Advisory Board, the Bienfait Legion, and was also a member of the Bienfait town council. Over the past number of years Ella also travelled to a number of places including Yellowknife, Mexico, Arizona and Alaska - she always hated the journey but loved the destination. Always worried about being a burden, she would never wear out her welcome - and we would always wish she had stayed longer. She is survived by children J. Grant (Karen) Pryznyk; Cheryl Pryznyk; Ed (Gale) Pryznyk; Tammy (Cory) Furman, and special family friend Jeanie Forman; grandchildren - Jennifer Bond, Jonathan Pryznyk, Mary Kowal, J. Ryan Pryznyk, Jeff Pryznyk, Don Pryznyk and Clark Furman; great-grandchildren - Hannah, Cameron, Emma, Ethan, Isabella, Lachlan, Grace and Aedan; brothers - John Walliser, Tony (Doris) Walliser and Joe (Kay) Walliser and sisters-in-law Rita Walliser, Rose Walliser and Olga Cassidy, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by husband Joe; son John; parents Jacob and Matilda; and siblings Mike Walliser, Jacob Walliser; Ole Walliser; Ralph Walliser, Emily Katrusik and Rose McNutt. Ella was passionate about many causes including the need for organ donation. In her memory please consider giving the gift of life by becoming an organ donor and discussing your wishes with your next of kin. Donations in lieu of flowers can be sent to the Canadian Liver Foundation; Suite 1500, 2235 Sheppard Ave., East Toronto, Ontario M2J 5B5. Prayers were held on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan, Sask. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at 1:00 PM in St. John the Baptist R.C. Church, Estevan, by Rev. Peter Nijssen. Interment followed in the Bienfait Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan. Thank You The family of the late Eleanor (Ella) Eva Pryznyk would like to express our sincere thanks to everyone for their support during the loss of our mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and aunt. The phone calls, cards, flowers, food and personal condolences were greatly appreciated. Special thanks to Father Peter for conducting the funeral mass, Doug Third for conducting the prayer service and to Hall Funeral Services for their kindness, professionalism and direction at this difficult time.
