Obituary of Ernie Stefanyshyn

A memorial folder from the funeral service may be printed under the "Memories" tab, then choose "Memorial" program. Ernest Stefanyshyn was born on the homestead nine miles from Springside, where he lived, farmed, and raised his family. The second youngest of 11 children, he went to the Beblow one room school before graduating from Springside High school. He studied a year of engineering at the University of Saskatchewan, spent some time on the oil rigs and worked in Churchill, MB before returning to take over the family farm. In 1963 he married his sweetheart, Eileen Hupka, from the Burgis Beach district of Good Spirit Lake. He was blessed with three children and nine wonderful grandchildren: Barb (John Cote - Josh, Erin, Morgan, Lyndon), Darren (Terri Garland - Laine, Reece) and Vern (Anne Petrinic - Rayna, Kinley, Brielle). While he enjoyed seeding and harvest, Ernie's passion was cattle. Always looking to progress, he and Eileen successfully transitioned their crossbred herd to purebred Simmental cattle; the first to do so in the Whitesand River area. Double E Farms cattle were sold across Saskatchewan, into several parts of Canada and even into former Czechoslovakia. Ernie took great pride in providing excellent quality care for his animals. Ernie found pleasure in being a part of the community. As a youngster he played baseball and hockey and continued to play hockey with the Springside Oldtimers. Not just a player, Ernest gave back by coaching minor and senior hockey. As well, he was an assistant leader of the Springside 4-H Beef Club and dedicated 33 years to the RM of Good Lake as a councillor. Ernie enjoyed both listening to and playing music, mostly country. He had a very nice singing voice, and it was always a good time when he pulled out the guitar. As well as the guitar, he played the accordion, harmonica, cymbale and violin. Predeceased by his parents, John and Lena, his sisters Anne, Betty, Joan, Shirleen and Pauline and his brothers Bill, Ted and Paul, Ernie is survived by his sisters Jeannette and Dorcean. Service Information Friday, December 5th, 2014 11:00am, Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Details: Service Extra Info A visitation for family & friends will be held on Thursday evening: 7:00 - 9:00pm at the Family Centre. Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens