Dayna BRONS

BRONS, Dayna May 21, 1993 - April 11, 2018 It is with broken hearts the family of Dayna Brons of Lake Lenore announce her passing on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 as a result of the tragic Humboldt Bronco Bus accident that occurred on Friday, April 6, 2018. She was 24 years of age. Dayna Marie Brons was born on May 21, 1993, in Humboldt to Lyle and Carol (nee Gerspacher) Brons. She was the third of four children. Dayna grew up on a farm near Marysburg, SK and went to school in Lake Lenore. While in school, Dayna was involved in many activities. She was in dance (jazz, ballet, hip hop and tap), played saxophone, was a member of the SRC, and played many sports including soccer, cross country, basketball, fast ball and track. Dayna was also one of the few girls to play hockey in Lake Lenore at that time. After completing high school, Dayna went to St. Peter's College for her first year of university and then continued her education at the University of Regina where she met her partner Brenden. She received her degree in Kinesiology and Health Studies. Dayna then moved to Calgary so that she could attend Mount Royal University where she completed her Advanced Certificate in Athletic Therapy. After completing university Dayna moved to Saskatoon with Brenden and her brother Eric, and at this time, worked with the Saskatoon SWAT lacrosse team for her practicum and with the Saskatchewan Rough Rider training camp. Once hockey season started, she was excited to sign a contract with the Humboldt Broncos. Dayna continued with SWAT in the hockey off season. Dayna's great sense of humour, her easy smile and sunny, loving personality endeared her to everyone who came into her life. People of all ages and animals were drawn to her fun loving nature. Her passion for athletics and her independent, tenacious spirit earned the respect of colleagues and teammates wherever she played or worked. Dayna will be forever treasured by her parents Lyle and Carol (nee Gerspacher) Brons; sister Janelle (Dee) Glessman; brothers Dustin Brons (Katelyn Maurer) and Eric Brons. She will be cherished by her common-law spouse Brenden Prokopchuk; his parents Brent and Arlene (nee Schamberger) Prokopchuk; her grandmother Dorothy (nee Lachmuth) Gerspacher; aunts and uncles: Kenneth (Barbara) Gerspacher, Leonard (Carol) Gerspacher, Louise (Tim) Kowalski, Lloyd (Joan) Gerspacher, Melvin (Kristina) Gerspacher, Walter Gerspacher (Debbie Winters), Eugene (LeeAnn) Gerspacher, Ramona (Kevin) Reinelt, Donna (Maurice) Moellenbeck, Annette Grieman (Maris Kocins), Irene Treece (Cliff Johndrow), Ron (Adele) Brons, Audrey (Owen) Hopfner, Myrna Brons (Kevin Brockman), and numerous cousins and second cousins. Dayna was predeceased by her grandparents, Herman Gerspacher; August and Helen (nee Fullawka) Brons; uncle Keith Grieman; and aunt Leona (Allan) Muggli. A Funeral Service for Dayna will be held at the Elgar Petersen Arena, Humboldt, SK on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. In honour of Dayna wear something green. Memorial Donations may be directed to the Royal University Hospital Foundation (ICU) 103 Hospital Dr, Saskatoon, SK S7N 0W8 or the Dayna Brons Scholarship Fund at Mount Royal University (Make cheques payable to: Mount Royal University Foundation), 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW Calgary, Alberta T3E 6K6 (memo line: In Memory of Dayna Brons). Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel, Humboldt, SK. (306-682-4114) www.schuler-lefebvrefuneralchapel.com