In loving memory of Diane Yonz, who passed away suddenly on the morning of February 13, 2017. Diane was born on November 1, 1954 and raised by her parents Leonard and Helen Wasmann in Wilkie, Saskatchewan. She was predeceased by her father, Leonard Wasmann and mother, Helen Wasmann. She is survived and greatly missed by her husband, Dale Yonz; daughter, Krista Yonz; brothers, Dale (Marna) Wasmann and Peter (Sheila) Flasko; and many beloved aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends. Diane grew up in Wilkie and after graduating high school and attending Marvel Hairdressing College, moved to North Battleford. She met Dale shortly afterwards. After marrying Dale in 1976, she became, in her words, a 鈥渇armerette鈥�, while still working part and full time at various businesses in town. She made many special, lifelong friends along the way. Diane and Dale welcomed their daughter Krista into their life in 1993. In 2014, after a lifetime of hard work, Dale and Diane finally semi-retired from the farm and began to travel, visiting many treasured and far off family members and many sunny, snowless destinations. In 2016, Diane was diagnosed with lung cancer. She fought as hard as she could. While the cancer has taken her away, Diane's friends and families will be left with the memories of a funny, gentle, but stubborn and feisty little lady who never gave up. She was an eternal optimist who loved to make art and work with her hands and an animal lover who doted on the many lucky cats, dogs, and fish who made her house their home over the years. Her family, who misses her very much, would like to thank her caring family doctor, Doctor Marie La Cock and her wonderful cancer team, nurses, and all of the other hospital staff members who made her stays there so much easier. Her family would also like to thank all of her loving friends, including those who came to visit during her last stay in the hospital and those friends who sent greatly appreciated well-wishes and kept her in their thoughts and prayers. A funeral service was held for Diane on Monday, February 20, 2017 at All Saints Ukrainian Catholic Church. Officiating was Father Ivan Nahachewsky. Donations in honour of Diane may be made to the Battlefords Humane Society or to All Saints Ukrainian Catholic Church. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service.
