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Stephen (Steve) Alex Yaremus
Date of Passing: Apr 14, 2020
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemorySTEVE YAREMUS
Jan. 1, 1932-Apr. 14, 2020
It is with great sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Stephen Alex Yaremus, age 88, of Steinbach, MB, on Tuesday, Apr. 14, 2020 at the Vita & District Health Centre, Vita, MB, with his wife Helen by his side.
Dad will be deeply missed by our mom, Helen, whom he was married to for 67 years and his five children, Ken, Carol (Steve), Bryan (Shirley), Glenn (Wendie), Marianne; 12 grandchildren, Michael, James (Alyssa), Christopher (Jeanette), Amy, Caroline, Tallon and Brandon, Nicole (Bruce), Paul (Isabella), Julia (Corey), Steven (Stephanie), Dylan; and three great-grandchildren, Octavia, Lydia and Quinn.
Steve was born to Alex and Takla (Tennie) Yaremus of Skylake, MB on Jan. 1, 1932. He had six siblings – Mike (deceased), Mary, Dora (deceased), Adam (Irene), Jean and Olga (deceased). Dad married Mom (Helen Chaszszewski) on Oct. 25, 1952 and farmed in Skylake, MB. After the farm was sold, the family moved to the Southeast where he owned a garage, Zhoda Diner/store/gas station and then worked at Providence College for a few years until his retirement.
Dad enjoyed farming, hunting, fishing and woodworking, which was his passion. He also enjoyed Ukrainian music, berry picking, making jellies and canning pickles. However, his specialty was making sauerkraut and his “special” brew.
He was always there for us and loved our family gatherings where his many stories and/or jokes would be told to all.
Dad was a proud man and had values which led to a life of integrity, commitment and hard work, and to so many lasting friendships over the years. He will be extremely missed by his family and friends.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a memorial service will be announced at a later date so that we can all gather together to remember and celebrate Dad’s life.
The family would like to thank the staff at the Vita Hospital for their care and compassion. Dad always mentioned how nice the nurses were and the great care he received at the hospital.
If you wish to make a donation, please do so to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Thank you.
As published in The Carillon on Apr 22, 2020