Obituary of Shirley Halyk

Shirley Halyk beloved wife of Gordon Halyk of Yorkton, formerly of Dunleath passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre. She was seventy six years of age. Shirley was the third child born to parents Nick and Mary (Bewcyk) Ninowsky of the Calder/Wroxton district. She grew up on the family farm and attended the nearest country school, Liberal, located three miles from home. Shirley completed her elementary education (Grade 9 by correspondence) then roomed in Kamsack and graduated from Kamsack Collegiate lnstitute in 1959. Shirley married Gordon Halyk in January of 1960 and they moved to Yorkton shortly after. Later that year they welcomed their daughter Nicolette followed by their son Randy the following year. Shirley stayed home raising their young family and worked on the home they were building doing all the dry walling, staining and painting inside and out. Shirley started working away from home in the early 70's and did so for the next thirty years doing mostly office work and bookkeeping. Shirley's hobbies included crocheting, knitting, needlework along with gardening and fishing. Shirley enjoyed sports both as a participant and a spectator. Shirley also enjoyed playing Bingo for entertainment. Gordon and Shirley moved to Dunleath in 1982, spending the next 32 years there. Shirley again put her renovating skills to good use both inside and out working both on the house as well as the yard. Shirley loved animals and always had one or more around. Her favourite was her cat Callie. They enjoyed each other's company for over seventeen years. Shirley was predeceased by her parents, her brother Ross (Henry); her parents-in-law Steve & Nellie Halyk; brothers-in-law Bethel Richmond, Albert Dubnyk, Mervin Krunick; sisters-in-law Vangie Turton and Sandra Halyk. She is survived by her husband Gordon, daughter Nicolette (Carmen) Sivertson of Weekes, son Randy (Ruth) and granddaughter Nikeesha of Saskatoon. Also surviving are her sister Violet Dubnyk of Yorkton, in-laws Shirley Richmond of Cranbrook, BC, Mavis (Dale) Gustafson of Yorkton, Jerry Halyk of Esterhazy, Don (Doretta) Halyk of Esterhazy. Duncan Turton of Manor, Joan Ninowsky of Esterhazy, and Marilou Ninowsky of Yorkton along with their families. Others include her three step-grandchildren and their families as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held on Monday August 20, 2018 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Crystal Bailey, Certified Celebrant officiating. Special music played was ‘Beyond the Sunset' and ‘Feather Waltz'. Family tributes were given by Randy Halyk and Tracy Dubnyk. Interment followed in the Garden of Memories in the Yorkton Memorial Gardens with granddaughter, Nikeesha Halyk serving as the urnbearer. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.baileysfuneralhome.com Memorial donations in Shirley's memory may be made to the Yorkton S.P.C.A. or a charity of one's choice as gifts of remembrance. Service Information Monday, August 20th, 2018 2:00pm, Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens