WILLIAM MICHAEL (BILL) TYMCHUK

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WILLIAM MICHAEL (BILL) TYMCHUK With heavy hearts and deepest sorrow, the family of Bill Tymchuk announces his passing on July 29, 2005 at the age of 54. For two and a half years, Bill fought lung cancer with inspiring optimism; never losing his renowned sense of humor and wit. Bill was born in Winnipeg, MB on November 6, 1950. After completing his Law School degree from University of Manitoba in 1975, Bill moved to Kelowna in 1976 and shortly after, started the law firm, Tymchuk, Brown and Hattori. In 1983, Bill moved to Toronto to work and eventually become a partner with Brendan Wood International; a company specializing in consulting to financial institutions. Always wanting to return to the Okanagan, Bill and his family moved back to Kelowna in 1992. Bill worked with CIBC Wood Gundy as a financial consultant until his cancer diagnosis. Bill loved the outdoors and always looked forward to family time on the Shuswap as well as skiing in the winter. Bill's memory will always be cherished by his wife Leida and daughter Natalie of Kelowna; sister Wendy (Curtis) Collins and their sons, Andy and Matt; sister Judy (Bob) Trefiak and their son Brett; sister Stanis (Preston) Grant and their children, Nicolas, Marcus and Dayna all of Winnipeg. Also mourning Bill's loss are Uncle Bill and Aunt Colleen Tymchuk of Winnipeg; sister-in-law Lesia Shepel of Winnipeg; mother-in-law Anna Shepel of Kelowna; lifelong friend George (Cris) Hopkinson of Toronto; as well as numerous friends and family. Bill was predeceased by his parents, Stanley in 1971 and Gladys in 2001. Prayers will be held at the Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Assumption, 1091 Coronation Street, Kelowna, August 8 at 12:00 p.m. Friends are invited to join the family from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. August 8 at Summerhill Pyramid Winery, 4870 Chute Lake Road, Kelowna prior to the commencement of the memorial service there at 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the BC Cancer Agency for the Southern Interior - Cancer Research, 399 Royal Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 5L3 (712-3921). Cremation. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com Arrangements by SPRINGFIELD FUNERAL HOME LTD. 205-860-7077. In tears we saw you sinking, We watched you fade away, Our hearts were almost broken As you fought so hard to stay; But when we saw you sleeping So peaceful and free of pain, We could not wish you back To suffer that again. So when we're sad and lonely And everything goes wrong We know we'll hear a whisper, Cheer up and carry on. Each time we see your picture You seem to smile and say, Don't cry I'm only sleeping We'll meet again some day.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 03, 2005