Mrs. Leah Blommaert of Yorkton, SK, widow of the late Wilfred Blommaert, passed away peacefully at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre on June 24, 2017. Leah was born in Rhein, SK on April 23, 1921, the daughter of Fred Beitz, Sr. and Katherine Elizabeth Beitz (Lenning), who settled in Rhein from Russia in 1912. Leah was the youngest of seven children, four boys and three girls. She received all of her education at the Rhein School, finishing in 1938. In 1944, Leah moved to Yorkton with her family and went to work for the Victoria General Hospital as a nurse's aide until 1947. During that time she met Wilfred Blommaert and was married on November 14, 1946, at which time they moved to the family farm just east of Yorkton. Leah greatly enjoyed life. She worked tirelessly beside Wilfred to help make the farm a success and provide for their three children. She also kept a large number of laying hens. She would sell eggs to the hatchery in Yorkton and would sell cream to the creamery in Yorkton to help provide for the family. Leah loved to bake and cook. She also loved company, which would bring out the host in her with a bottomless coffee mug and all of the baking one could possibly eat. After someone came into the house and settled, Leah would ask if they wanted something to drink and if they had eaten. If they answered they had not eaten, a full meal would be prepared no matter what time of the day and then she would apologize saying "sorry that there couldn't be more". If a guest said that he or she was not hungry, Leah would say, "You cannot go without eating". If they didn't have at least a cup of coffee and a cookie, she would be disappointed. Leah was known in the community for her wonderful cooking. There were a few friends that always came at lunchtime, knowing the extent of Leah's hospitality. She would sometimes grumble about that, but always put on a smile and fed them more than they could eat. If you ever left Leah's house hungry or thirsty, it was your own fault! Leah was predeceased by her husband, Wilfred (2006) and her daughters, Sandra Lynn (2012) and Dianna Carol (2015). She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her son, Wayne Archie (Chantal) and granddaughter, Stephanie (Cody) Korpan, as well as many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 from First Baptist Church in Yorkton, SK with Pastor Steve Rosluk officiating. The organist, Carla Laycock, led the congregation in the singing of the hymns, "Just a Closer Walk With Thee", "Victory in Jesus" and "Beyond the Sunset". The Cremation Committal followed in the Yorkton City Cemetery with Leah's son, Wayne serving as the urn bearer. Friends so wishing may forward their condolences to the family by visiting www.christiesfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Christie's Funeral Home & Crematorium, Yorkton, Saskatchewan.
