Obituary of Elizabeth "Liz" Irene Stacheruk

The Stacheruk family is deeply saddened to announce the passing of their wife, mother and grandmother, Liz Stacheruk of Yorkton who fought a gallant fight until the bitter end, which came on March 16th, 2017. Elizabeth (Liz) was born December 15, 1952 in Biggar Saskatchewan, to Mary and Mike Bodnaruk. The family moved to Sheho in 1956, where they would settle down. Liz attended elementary school in Sheho, completing high school at Foam Lake Composite School, where she would meet the love of her life. On May 20, 1972 Liz married Dan Stacheruk and shortly after were blessed with two children, son Derek and daughter Lana. Liz was a stay at home mom while her children were growing up which allowed her to be involved in every aspect of her children's lives. Once her children were old enough, Liz began working at Canadian Tire in Yorkton until the 1990's when Liz and Dan moved to Preeceville. While living in Preeceville, she began her own dry cleaning businesses. Dan and Liz would move again to Meadow Lake in 2000, before returning to Yorkton in 2008 where she returned to Canadian Tire, up until her diagnosis in 2014. Liz loved to work and enjoyed the friendships that she made where ever she went. Liz was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2014. This did not slow her down, her love of life and family and her positive attitude will be a legacy that shall never be forgotten. Everything she did was always genuine, but her love of family was without a doubt her most wonderful trait. Especially for her beautiful grandchildren which she cherished. Liz was predeceased by her parents, Mike and Mary Bodnaruk, father-in-law Nick Stacheruk and sister Darlene Bailey. She leaves to cherish her memory, husband Dan, son Derek (Erin) Stacheruk of Yorkton, daughter Lana (Pat) Dodds of Saskatoon. Grandchildren Madison, Jordyn, and Dray Stacheruk. Sister Dorothy (Randy) Sebulski of Regina, as well as Brother-in-law Rick (Ronaele) Stacheruk of Yorkton, and Al Bailey of Saskatoon. She also leaves to recall her memory her nieces and nephews Tyler (Heather) Sebulsky, Kyle Sebulsky, Brandy (Ben) Harrison, Jody Bailey, Shawn (Amanda) Bodnaruk, Juliesa and Jaylen Stacheruk as well as her many other relatives and friends. A Memorial Service was held on Monday, March 20, 2017 at Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Crystal Bailey, B.Th. officiating. The service began with Dorothy Sebulski doing the candle lighting. Special music by Ken Goodman, Grant Dutchak and Stan Ostafie was included in the service. A tribute and words of remembrance were shared by Lana Dodds and Jordyn Stacheruk. The interment took place in the Garden of Memories at Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Madison, Jordyn, Dray Stacheruk serving as the urn bearers. Memorials honouring Liz's life may be made to the Palliative Care Program at Pasqua Hospital as gifts of remembrance. Service Information Monday, March 20th, 2017 11:00am, Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens