Obituary of Lorna Pauline Lapesky

The family of Lorna Lapesky are deeply saddened to announce Lorna's passing on February 8, 2008 at the age of 71 years. She was born on September 14, 1936 to Annie and Peter Paulson in the Rabbit Lake Hospital. Growing up, she shared her home in Spiritwood with her four brothers: Pete, Ben, Bill, and Tom. She was baptized at the Anglican Church and received her education at Tinson School. Lorna worked as a clerk at Smordens store in Spiritwood, and later met Andrew Lapesky at a town fair. They married on December 18th of 1957 and moved to the Lapesky homestead in the Hawkeye District in Shell Lake. There, they had five children together: Anne, Chris, Nick, Garry, and Bernie. They sold the farm in the fall of 1970 and moved to the Olaf Paulson farm in the Spiritwood area. Lorna resided on the farm as the ultimate homemaker and remained as such even after they purchased their home on Memorial Drive in Spiritwood in the year of 2001. In January of 2006, Andrew, passed away, but she still continued to be there for her family and her son, Nick, who resided with her. She lived a simple, but happy life that revolved mostly around her family. She enjoyed riding horses, shopping, playing games, and spending time out at Larson's Lake. She loved flowers and nature, and enjoyed the company of friends. Lorna will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered by all who have shared in her life. Lorna leaves to cherish her memory her sons Christopher (Lola) Lapesky of Spiritwood, SK and their children Pamela and Trevor; Nicholas Lapesky of Spiritwood, SK; Garry (Claire) Lapesky of Spruce Grove, AB and their children Ryan and Calvin; and Bernard Lapesky of Lloydminster, AB; her brothers Bernard (Ben) and William (Bill) Paulson of Spiritwood, SK, Tom (Rene) Paulson of Devon, AB; her niece Tammy (Dallas) Klapstein of Calmar, AB and her son Carson; her nephew Monte (Kim) Paulson of Devon, AB and their children Caleb, Kaylee and Ashley-Kate as well as numerous cousins, aunts and countless friends. She was predeceased by her husband Andrew Lapesky, her daughter Anne Lapesky, her parents Annie and Peter Paulson, her brother Peter G. Paulson and her nephew Jerry Lapesky. A memorial service was held on Thursday, February 14th, 2008 at the Christ Church Anglican Church in Spiritwood with Rev. Peter Boote as the officiant. Music was by Bill Martodam who played congregational hymns Amazing Grace and Sweet Bye and Bye. Barb Szasz sang One Day At A Time accompanied by Bill Martodam. The eulogy was read by Pamela Lapesky and Tammy Klapstein also did a reading. Honorary pall bearers were all relatives and friends who shared in Lorna's life and the urn bearer was Trevor Lapesky. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Spiritwood Health Complex Foundation. Lorna will be laid to rest at Norbury Cemetery at a later date.