Obituary of Johanna Aumack

Johanna passed away peacefully April 16, 2006 at the age of 75 years in Saskatoon, Sask. She leaves to cherish her memory her children: Jeanette & Myron Swistun of Mayfair, SK and their children Rick & Brandy Swistun of Lougheed, AB and Kelly & Kelly Swistun and great grandchildren Ashley & Taylor of North Battleford, SK. Randy & Kathy Aumack of Spiritwood, SK and their children Russell Aumack (Brenda) of Lloydminster, SK and Shelley Aumack (Doug) of Meadow Lake, SK. Glenda & Dick Starycki of Surrey, BC and their children Christopher Starycki (Loni) of Whiterock, BC and Anna-Jean Sheriff (Michael) of Vancouver, BC. Susan & Brian Doell of Meeting Lake, SK and their children Trevor & Carrie Price of Calgary, AB and Robyn Doell (Blaine) of Vermillion, AB. Her sister Evi Young of Calgary, AB and a brother Jan Wyma (Opal) of Candle Lake, SK as well as numerous neices, nephews , other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents Charles & Johanna Wyma, her husband Frank Aumack and her brother in-law Jack Young. Johanna was born in Saskatoon, SK on July 16, 1930 to Johanna and Charles Wyma. Her early years were spent in Saskatoon where she received her education and worked as a secretary. The Wyma family came to Meeting lake in the summers for holidays and fishing. This is where Johanna met Frank Aumack, whose parents owned Cresent Beach. Johanna married Frank Aumack of Rabbit lake where they farmed and helped run Crescent Beach Resort, for the first 13 years of their marriage. All of her children were born during this time. In 1961 they moved to a new yard site only � mile away from the resort and continued farming until 1987, when Frank passed away. Johanna remained living at the farm in the summer months and spent the better part of her winters traveling and staying with her daughter Glenda in Surrey, BC. During this time she was actively involved with the Senior Sunrise Centre in Rabbit Lake. In 2004 Johanna moved to Spiritwood and became an active member in the community. She spent many hours volunteering at the lodge and she almost always spent her Thursday afternoons playing Bingo at the senior's hall. Johanna became an active member of her church at a young age and carried her faith through out her whole life. The funeral service was held Wednesday, April 19, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. from the Sacred Heart RC Church, Spiritwood, SK with Rev. Leigh Sinclair officiating. Caroline Voss was the organist. Monica Liddell was the soloist. The honorary pallbearers were "All relatives and friends who have shared in Johanna's' life." The active pallbearers were Rick Swistun, Kelly Swistun, Trevor Price, Russell Aumack, Christopher Starycki and Doug Mackinnon. In lieu of flowers, donations in Johanna's memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan. Johanna was laid to rest in the Pleasant Site Cemetery. Beau "Lac" Funeral Home of Spiritwood was entrusted with funeral arrangements. Email condolences may be sent to www.beaulacfuneralhome.com.