WILLIAM (BILL) SKWARCHUK

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WILLIAM (BILL) SKWARCHUK It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, William (Bill) Skwarchuk on Sunday, February 8, 2004 at the Seven Oaks Hospital at the age of 94 years. Bill was predeceased by his parents, Saftino Zaharia and John Skwarchuk; and many brothers and sisters. He leaves to mourn his passing, his loving wife Mary of 62 years; son Dan (Shirley) daughters, Deanna (Brian), Sonja (Phil), and Lorraine (Vic) grandchildren, Sheri (Paul), Dan, Lisa (Doug), Patrik (Kathy), Christopher, Leanne (Derek), Robyn, Christine, Sarah, and Jessica; and great-grandchildren, Alexandra, Darrian, Kaleb, Jayden, Kaitlyn and Carley. Bill was born on April 18, 1909 in Devils Lake, SK. He was employed by Raber Glove as a glove cutter for most of his working life. He loved to work with his hands and through his hobbies of rug braiding and hooking, and macrame, he left his family with many treasures. He enjoyed playing rummy and solitaire, especially when he was the winner. Other pastimes were doing jigsaw puzzles, sitting outside, and watching television, especially wrestling, the Price is Right, and the weather channel. Bill left a legacy of beautiful memories and life lessons to his children that will enrich the lives of generations to come. His spirit lives on and his love is with us now and forever. The family would like to extend their thanks to the home care workers, especially Laurie and Ross, and staff at the Seven Oaks Hospital for their patience, care and support. Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, February 11 at 10:00 a.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main St. with Very Rev. John Melnyk officiating. Interment will follow at Glen Eden Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Paul Betts, Christopher Coe, Patrik Coe, Terry Kostelnyk, Ryan Pippus, Doug Sanders, and Dan Skwarchuk. Flowers gratefully declined, donations may be made in Bills memory to the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba. A loving Dad, tender and kind, what a beautiful memory you left behind. God gave us a Dad, And He tried to be fair, And when He gave us ours, We got more than our share, Although He took him back from us today, We are so grateful for the years, He let him stay. His presence well miss, His memory well treasure, Loving him always, Forgetting him never. Youre breaking my heart We love you! VICHNAYA PAMYAT CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 586-8044

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 10, 2004