NICK KOWALCHUK

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NICK KOWALCHUK On Monday, March 16, 2009, Nick Kowalchuk passed away peacefully with his family by his side at the age of 91. Remaining to forever cherish Nick's memory are his partner of 23 years, Vickie Mackew; son Bernie (Giselle); daughter Shelley (Ken Martini); and grandchildren, Dustin, Jonathon, Lorissa and Benny. He also leaves to mourn his sisters, Anne Johnson, Helen (Don) Legergren, Janet (Leonard) Johnson; sister-in-law Mary Kowalchuk and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Helen; parents, Michael and Michilena Kowalchuk; brother Steve Kowalchuk; sister Nell Ford; brother-in-law Merle Johnson; son-in-law Kenny Klos and a brother and sister in infancy. Nick was born on December 9, 1917 and was born and raised on a farm in Brokenhead, Manitoba which later became his own to grain farm and raise poultry. As a young man, Nick worked in many bush camps throughout Ontario doing various jobs such as cooking and logging. After that, Nick worked for the Agassiz School Division for 30 years as a dedicated bus driver. He was also a councillor for the RM of Brokenhead for 13 years and was involved in different community events and committees. In 1987, Nick retired and spent a lot of time travelling to several places with his partner Vickie. He enjoyed playing crib and bowling and had a passion for reading western novels. Nick was very proud of his two kids, Shelley and Bernie. He had a strong love for his grandchildren and enjoyed telling them stories from the good old days . Nick's funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 21 at 10:30 a.m. in the Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic Church, Beausejour, Manitoba, with Rev. Deacon Stefan Tyrawski, presider. For those who wish, viewing will be held prior to Nick's funeral in church. A private family interment will be held. The family would like to send a special thank you to the many wonderful nurses at East Gate Lodge Personal Care Home for their caring and dedicated support to Nick for the past two years. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 6 - 200 Donald Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3L 0K6. GOD SAW YOU GETTING TIRED God saw you getting tired, When a cure was not to be, He closed His arms round you and whispered, Come to Me . In tears we saw you sinking, We watched you fade away. Our hearts were almost broken, You fought so hard to stay. So treasure him Lord, in Your garden of rest, For here on earth, he was the very best. Rest In Peace

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 19, 2009