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The Canora Courier 29 March 2006
BOBOWSKI BURKOSKY DAVIS HOLOBOFF KELLER KOPECK LANDSTAD
Canora Courier, Marc 29, 2006 Page 7 – Personal items of interest to Stenen and district readers Correction in last week’s news (NOTE: Regarding the funeral for former Sturgis resident Mary Kopeck (nee Toderash), published last week, the sentence “Verna was the daughter of the late Verna Mentanko (Mary’s sister), formerly a resident of Sturgis and later a resident of the Norquay Gateway Lodge) should have read “Eileen is” the daughter of the late Verna Mentanko. Canora Courier, March 29, 2006 Page 7 Funeral for Stenen area resident Funeral service for Mike Keller, who died at the Canora Gateway Lodge on Feb. 14 at the age of 93, was held at the chapel of Leson’s Funeral Home on Saturday, Feb. 18 with Mario Naduriak of the United Church of Canada officiating. Organist was Kathy Ostafichuk of Hyas, who led the congregation in the singing of “Amazing Grace,” “How Great Thou Art,” and “Softly and Tenderly”. Interment was at the Canora Cemetery. A time of visiting and fellowship for family and friends followed at the Family Centre at Leson’s Funeral Home. Stenen area resident delivers tribute Former neighbour and long-time friend John Davis delivered the eulogy/tribute at the funeral for Mike Keller on Saturday, Feb. 18. Davis offered condolences to Mike’s daughter, Sonia, and her family and to all family members not only on the death of her father Mike but also on the death of her brother Jerry of Calgary, who died approximately 18 hours prior to the death of father Mike. Travelling back in time to the Liverpool School District in the later 1940s and early 1950s, Davis pointed out that the Liverpool School, located across the road from the farm residence of the late Laddie and Delma Jondle, where their son Lynwood still resides, was the hub of the community, and encompassing the school was a circle of the Kellers’ neighbours, friends, and relatives, including not only the Jondles but the Andersons, the Bellowses, the Yurkiws, the Hallicks, the Boguckys, the Strocens, the Bagnalls, the McLuckies, the Fialas, the Simeses, Frances Tysowski, and the Davises. He pointed out the close connection between the Kellers and the Davises saying, “My father and mother, Fred and Lena Davis, farmed the Jarnigan land (southeast of Stenen) and Mike and Mary Keller farmed the Bagnall land, just a half-mile down the road west from our farm residence.” Mike and Mary were special neighbours and friends, he said. “As we were growing up, Mary Keller was the Marg Osborne (of the Don Messer Show) in our community not only in stature and appearance but also in voice.” Commenting further on the close relationship, Davis said, “If my sister Juanita, my brother Don, and I weren’t at home, our parents knew where they could find us – at Mike, Mary and Jerry’s home for Mary always had special treats and goodies for us. Even snowbanks, from which the three of us could reach the insulators on the telephone poles, did not deter us from visiting the Kellers.” Davis said that Mike was down-to-earth – a ”salt of the Earth” kind of person. He was good-natured – spontaneously friendly, cheerful, and positive – and that he was gracious and obliging, words used by Davis’s brother Don to describe Mike. He also referred to Mike’s sense of humour, his friendship and warmth, and his unconditional love and pride for his wife Mary, son Jerry, daughter Sonia, and grandchildren, Wade and Aaron Trach and Michael, Tom, and Chris Turner of Calgary. “Regardless of the hardships and difficulties of farming during the Depression, Mike still loved farming. He loved the land. Even after he moved to Canora in 1957, he was still associated with the rural landscape. Mike Keller was a household name in the RM of Keys, where he was foreman and where he was an excellent equipment operator.” Davis then shared the obituary that was prepared by the family. That obituary has already been published in The Canora Courier. Canora Courier, March 29, 2006 Page 7 – Personal items of interest to Stenen and district readers On Sunday, Mar. 26, bulletins at Grace United (Sturgis) and Trinity United (Preeceville) were given in memory of Fred Davis by his family, Juanita and Paul Juneau (Saskatoon), Don Davis (Yorkton), and John Davis. Rev. Russell pointed out in the bulletins that, “Fred Davis was born Feb. 25, 1903 and died mar. 23, 1989. Fred was born near Kiev in Russia and when a week old was part of six families that left for the new land of Canada, ultimately settling on homesteads east of Stenen. Fred grew up on the family farm at Stenen, received his formal education at Crystal Lake and Canora schools. Fred married Lena Karchie, Sept. 16, 1932 at St. Andrew’s United Church in Yorkton. They raised three children and farmed. Fred remained all his life on the farm, even after retiring in 1984. He was a member of the United Grain Growers, the Senior Citizens’ Dew Drop in Club in Stenen, the Sturgis R.E.A.D. Club, as well as a worshipping member of Wilson Memorial United Church in Stenen and later Grace Untied Church in Sturgis. Fred is remembered for his love of visiting with people, telling stories, sharing a good laugh, and welcoming people to his home. He was one of the pioneers in the Stenen area, and his strong will, faith, and independent spirit, marked him and enabled him to live life with strength and dignity.” Canora Courier, March 29, 2006 Page 8 LANDSTAD: A memorial service for Jerome Kendall Landstad, 70, of Invermay, who died Feb. 24, was held Mar. 3 at Invermay Community Hall with Terry Tompkins officiating. Burial will take place at a later date with Tompkins Funeral Home in care of arrangements. Born on Aug. 2, 1935, on the family farm northeast of Sheho to Peter and Beatrice Landstad, he attended Stoneyview School. He worked with his brother, doing construction in Dundurn and Archerwil,l and they moved to Dawson Creek in the mid 1950s. He returned to the area about 1960 and started raising sheep. When he decided that coyotes were too much of a problem, he joined his brothers who were working at the Logan Lake Camp mine site near Kamloops, doing carpentry. He returned to the farm and in 1972, moved with his mother to Invermay. Later, he worked north of La Ronge as a camp cook. When he returned to Invermay, he worked with the rural municipality for a number of years. Due to poor health, he retired and looked after his mother and Uncle Elmer in their later years. He was active in sports such as hockey, hunting and fishing and, later in life, golfing. In addition to coaching and managing the Invermay Imperials, he often gave of his time doing carpentry jobs at the rink. He was on the committee of the Whitesand Lutheran Church since it was formed and was active in the Liberal Party. Predeceased by his parents, Peter and Beatrice, and a brother, Caroll, he is survived by two brothers, Alden (Lila) and David (Bonny); and a sister, Muriel (Donald) Dean. Canora Courier, March 29, 2006 Page 8 ZORIAN: Funeral service for John Wasyl Zorian, 102, of Yorkton, and formerly of Kamsack and Burgis, who died Feb. 17, was held Feb. 24 at Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Gerry Kreba of the Yorkton congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses officiating. Burial was at Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Bailey’s Funeral Home of Yorkton in care of arrangements. Born Aug. 24, 1903 in the Burgis district to Wasyl and Zoyka (nee Polinchuk) Zorian, he attended school in the Burgis area and worked on a farm until he moved to Detroit, Mich., to work in a factory. After two years in Michigan, he returned to Saskatchewan. On Aug. 10, 1930 he married Mary Achtymichuk. After his marriage, he began a 20-year career working as a grain buyer at Pinkham, Hamton, Preeceville, Stornoway, Wroxton and Burgis. He was also a beekeeper. After working for the Pool, he moved to Kamsack, where he built a billiard business, which he operated for about 10 years before retiring to Yorkton in 1954. He eventually moved to the Yorkton and District Nursing Home. Predeceased by his parents, his wife, in 2002, three brothers, Fred, Pete and Steve, and one sister, Katherine, he is survived by one son, Wes of Yorkton; one sister, Anne Kopeck of Moose Jaw; two grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Canora Courier, March 29, 2006 Page 9 BURKOSKY: A memorial service for Doris Burkosky, 82, of Canora, who died Mar. 18 at her residence, was held Mar. 24 at Leson’s Funeral Home with Rev. Rod Luciuk officiating. She was cremated with Leson’s Funeral Home in care of arrangements. Born on May 1, 1923, to Mike and Rose (Belanchuk) Sushelnitsky on the family farm in the Mohyla district, she attended Mohyla School. She married Evans Burkosky on June 24, 1950, at the Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church in Canora. They operated a hardware store in Canora for several years before moving to Manitoba. She had various jobs over the years but her job at Eaton’s in Winnipeg was the longest and it was there that she retired. She sold her home in Winnipeg in 2003 and moved to Canora. Predeceased by her parents, Michael and Rose, her husband, Evans, two brothers, Joey in childhood and another in infancy, and three sisters, Mary Gogol, Pauline Sushelnitsky and Ann Kmet, she is survived by two sons, Robert of Canora and Andrew (Michele) of Visalia, Calif.; a daughter, Lydia of Canora; two brothers, John and Nick Sushelnitsky, both of Canora; two sisters, Victoria Bahnuik and Ethel Strozen, both of Canora; and two grandchildren. Canora Courier, March 29, 2006 Page 9 BOBOWSKI: Funeral service for Nettie Bobowski, 76, of Preeceville, who died Mar. 11 at Regina General Hospital, was held Mar. 17 at Trinity United Church in Preeceville with Rev. Miles Russell officiating. Burial was in the Canora Cemetery with Preeceville Funeral Home in care of arrangements. Born on Dec. 18, 1929, in Hyas to Joe an Ann Yagelnesky, she attended George Albert School. She married Jim Bobowski on Oct. 24, 1948, at the Holy Assumption blessed Virgin Mary Orthodox Church, north of Stenen. She was involved in all aspects of their farming operation. They retired to Preeceville in 1989. She was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion auxiliary. She was active in the sport of bowling. Predeceased by her parents, Joe and Anne, her husband, Jim in 2003, a daughter, Lydia, five brothers, Myhron, John, Pete, Nick and Laddie, and three sisters, Jenny, Freda and Mary, she is survived by a son, Lorne (Margaret) of Estevan; a brother, Bert (Jean) Yagelnesky of Yorkton; two sisters, Olga Melneychuk of Red Deer and Grace (Howard) Peck of Seattle, Wash.; and two grandchildren. Canora Courier, March 29, 2006 Page 9 MYDEN: Funeral service for Pauline (Polly) Myden, 73, of Preeceville, who died Mar. 14 at Preeceville Hospital, was held Mar. 19 at Trinity United Church in Preeceville with Rev. Miles Russell officiating. Burial was in the Preeceville Cemetery with Preeceville Funeral Home in care of arrangements. Born on Sept. 17, 1932, in the Hryhoriw district to Harry and Mabel Gulka, she attended Hryhoriw School. She worked at the Preeceville Café in 1951. She married Mike Myden on May 24, 1952, at Hryhoriw Church. They lived for a year with his parents on the farm in the Norquay district and then took over the farm. Predeceased by her husband, Mike, her father, Harry, a brother, Edward, and a sister, Pearl Ennis, she is survived by her mother, Mabel of Edmonton; two sons, Larry (Cindy) of Saskatoon and Dale of Preeceville; a brother, Jim (Bernice) Gulka of Edmonton; three grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Canora Courier, March 29, 2006, Page B1 LUDBA, Ollie: In loving memory of our dear wife, mother, and Grammy, who passed away on April 1, 2004. It’s been two years since you left us, We’ll never forget that day; How we could not believe, That you had been taken away. Our hearts still ache with sadness, The tears still softly fall; But sometimes we can say your name, Without crying at all. Each dawn brings a new day, That we cannot see your face; But we often hear the words you spoke, So wise and full of grace. We count on you to guide us, And help us when times get tough; Until we get to see you again, That will have to be enough. Know that we still miss you, Our love will never face; We’ll always cherish the time we had, And the special memories we made. So please keep watching over us, Help to east the pain, Gently soothe our broken hearts, Until we meet again. - Forever loved and deeply missed by Bob, Robin, Rhetta, Geno, Barb, Chris, Richard, Amie, Cort, Lindsay, Clayton, Lucas, Ethan, Taylor, Jacob and Mila. Canora Courier, March 29, 2006 Page B1 HOLOBOFF: In loving memory of Lena Holoboff who passed away March 29, 2002. If you are ever going to love me, Love me now, while I can know The sweet and tender feelings, Which from true affection flow. Love me now While I am living, Do not wait until I’m gone And then have it chiselled in marble, Sweet words on ice-cold stone. If you have tender thoughts of me, Please tell me now. If you wait until I am sleeping, Never to awaken, There will be death between us, And I won’t hear you then. So, if you love me, even a little bit Let me know it while I am living So I can treasure it. - Sadly missed by son Wayne (Bobbie), son Chris (Teresa), grandsons Colin and Curtis, her family and many friends. |
