MICHAEL SMYRSKI

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MICHAEL SMYRSKI 1931 - 2002 Mike passed away with grace and dignity in the loving arms of his wife Mildred and passed into the arms of God on April 21, 2002 at St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg. He is survived by his son Darryl (Nancy) grandson Sean; step-children, Diane (Fred), Marsha (Bill), and Kent (Carla) stepgrand-children, Erica, Alex, Jason, Marcus, Ryan, Graham, Scott and Kyle; stepgreat-grandchildren, Hannah, Cullen, and Simon. Mike is also survived by his sisters, Mary, Tena (Adolf), Pauline, Anne, Helen (Edwin), Audrey (Marcel) brothers, Peter (Barbara), Joe (Agnes), Larry (Ann), David, Norman (Jo-Ann), Brian (Bonnie) and his cousin Joe of Gull Lake. Mike was predeceased by his parents, Nellie and Anton Smyrski; his first wife Nellie; and his brothers, Steve and Paul; and his sister Olga. Mike was born on September 11, 1931 in Thalberg, MB. He suffered a long and courageous battle for 13 years from a tragic fall in his home while changing a light bulb, leaving him a quadriplegic on a respirator. He touched many lives with his laughter, generosity and kindness. His departure will leave a tremendous loss in all our lives. He thoroughly enjoyed his business - North West Auto Body. Mike and Mildred loved to travel with his niece and true friends - Elaine and Ken Klos. Mike spent many happy hours with his family at his cottage at Gull Lake. For many years he enjoyed the Shriners "Khartum Kops"; was a Mason at Grand Lodge No. 131; King Edward Preceptory; Concordia Chapter; and the Royal Arch York Rite. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the staff of Riverview Health Centre, Susan Manson; the Health Sciences Centre; the late Dr. Joe Lee, Ellie Haywood and Ken Chambers of Respiratory Therapy; to Grace Hospital; St. Boniface Hospital; and to Home Care and Jennifer Brewster (his special nurse) for the care provided to Mike. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service was held on Thursday, April 25 at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave. Interment followed in Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Spinal Cord Research Centre, University of Manitoba, Department of Private Funding, 179 Continuing Education Complex, Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2. Arrangements entrusted to: CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME CEMETERY AND CREMATORIUM 885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 02, 2002