Obituary of Sam Washek

Sam Washek of Melville and the Goodeve district, beloved husband of Margaret Washek passed away on Friday, August 17, 2018 with his wife by his side and his son, daughter and granddaughter. Sam was born on May 26, 1930 in the Goodeve District to John and Annie. Sam was the youngest of twelve children. Sam attended Nanton School, in which he shared a lot of memories. After Sam finished his eight grade schooling, he worked on the family farm, then left for a brief time to work in Regina at a lumber yard, but his true passion for farming brought him back to the farm, in which he farmed alongside his parents. He was known to attend a lot of country dances with his good friend in his younger years, which led to the meeting of the love of his life Margaret Lukany. They were united in marriage on August 24, 1963. His parents retired and he and his wife took over the farm. Farming was both their passions. Then on July 1964 they were blessed with a son Ken, then a daughter Bernadette in 1966, then another daughter Karen in 1974. They raised their children on the family farm and taught them the many hardships of farming and how hard it was to earn a dollar. Many memories were created and will be fondly remembered. Sam's health began to fail him and they were in the process of moving to Melville, but he suffered a stroke on July 19, 2018 and ended up in the hospital until his passing. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of 54 years Margaret, his son Ken of Yorkton and his family, Bernadette (Vincent) of Goodeve and their family and Karen (Sam) of Ituna and their family. Also his many relatives and friends. The Funeral Service was held at Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre on Friday, August 24, 2018 with Very Rev. Bohdan Lukie, C.Ss.R. of St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church officiating. The responses were led by Bernadette Gabora and Victor Puchala. Everyone who shared in Sam's life were acknowledged as honourary bearers. The interment followed in the Garden of Gethsemane at Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Rodney Wlock, Sam Filarchuk, Tylan Renkas, Brian Schmidt, Troy Wlock and Craig Pihach serving as the casket bearers. Memorials in memory of Sam may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation as gifts of remembrance. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.baileysfuneralhome.com Eternal Memory ! Visitation Details Thursday, August 23rd, 2018 7:00pm - 9:00pm, Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family CentreService Information Friday, August 24th, 2018 10:00am, Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens