Pavla Mihailovna Bilokury was born in Russia in 1908 on the estate of her parents situated in a scenic area of the river Volga between Balokovo and Saratov. Their enterprise and hard work created wealth and well being the family. All this continued until the start of the war in 1914. As a result the oldest brother who was in the University was conscripted. From then on events occurred which destroyed many families and Russia itself.<\/p>\n
The Revolution in 1917 with a horrible bloody sword passed through the Volga region. Pavla’s father joined the “White Army” and the mother was left on her own with seven children. All the property was confiscated and stolen. More than 100 homeless waifs were placed in their house and the family itself was relegated to a small outbuilding nearby.<\/p>\n
For seven years the mother and the children experienced many political changes and a terrible famine from 1921\u20111922. In 1924 to escape imprisonment in Solovki and also to escape certain death the family secretly at night left their home and after many difficult trials left Russia to which they were devoted onto death. They brought with them only an icon of the Blessed Virgin. On arrival in China they settled in the City of Harbin. They arrived right in the middle of the global depression, which was also present in China. Pavochka, that’ s how the family called her, had to work and study at the same time. She finished her schooling with honors and continued to work as a cashier in a store.<\/p>\n
At the age of 22 she married Nicolai Yashin. Her husband was a pharmacist and as a result was able to provide well for her. Before the Japanese occupation of Manchuria all the relatives (now adults) opened a transport firm in Hailar. In 1937 the Japanese completed the occupation of Manchuria and thus came repression and coercion. Not having her own children Pavochka helped her sisters and brothers and also was actively involved in charitable organizations. In 1945 the Soviets expelled the Japanese. During this period they had to live through many terrible war battles.<\/p>\n
In 1951 Pavla left her husband and went to live with Nina’s mother in Harbin. Until 1958 she helped her sister raise her children. The two sisters lived in complete harmony. The same year they immigrated to Canada and settled in Vancouver. Here Pavla took any available work but always carried out her duties well. She began to take a great interest in the Church activities since she was very religious. In the morning she would help out in the kitchen and after the service she would perform the duties of the treasurer. She married again a second time but her happiness was short-lived – her spouse died shortly after.<\/p>\n
During all this time until the death of Nina’s mother she was always an integral part of the family. Pavla only provided goodness and help to all with whom she came in contact She never willingly hurt anyone. During last few years she also tried to help financially her relatives in Russia. She passed away after a long illness on 22 August 2000 in Peace Arch Hospital. She left the best of memories of herself and we shall always treasure her bright presence.<\/p>\n
Nina Chudin<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
1908 Russia, Balokovo – 22 August 2000 in Peace Arch Hospital <\/p>\n
Pavla Mihailovna Bilokury was born in Russia in 1908 on the estate of her parents situated in a scenic area of the river Volga between Balokovo and Saratov. Their enterprise and hard work created wealth and well being the family. All this continued until <\/p>\n