Mrs. Stella Prestie

March 13, 1929 - December 18, 2019

Stella Prestie born March 13, 1929 on her parent’s homestead in Checkow District in Saskatchewan, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2019 at the High River Long Term Care Hospital. Stella was one of six children born to John and Irene Lemko. Stella attended Checkow School and worked odd jobs after finishing school. In 1947 Stella married Harry Prestie and began their life farming near Ketchen, Saskatchewan; there they raised their five children. Stella enjoyed her gardening and farm life. She devoted her life to care and raising her family. Stella was a fabulous cook and took pride in providing for family and always enjoyed having company around. We cherish the support, pride and love our Mom showed us. Predeceased by her parents, husband Harry, sister Anna, brothers Bill and Paul and grandson Scott. Stella is survived by her three sons, Garry, Don (Brenda), Barry (Brenda); two daughters Corliss (Ken) and Cindy as well as two sisters Evelyn and Rose. Stella will be lovingly missed by her six grandchildren, Mike, Kevin, Nathan, Dalton, Jordan and MacKenzie; and seven great-grandchildren, Keenan, Kylan, Kiri, Kelsey, Ella, Boone and Logan. Rest in Peace. A Funeral Service was held on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at the Chapel of Preeceville Funeral Home, 233 – 2nd Avenue NE, Preecevill, Saskatchewan. Interment to follow in Preeceville Ukranian Cemetery. To send condolences and view Stella’s Tribute Page please visit www.lylereeves.com . Caring for the family is Lyle Reeves Funerals of High River (Craig Snodgrass) 403.652.4242.