Obituary of William Perpeluk

PERPELUK - Mr. William "Willie" Perpeluk of Yorkton, beloved husband of Mary passed suddenly on July 11, 2010 at the age of 84 years. Willie was born on April 15, 1926 the son of Fred and Katie Perepeluk (Buchinski). He grew up in the Wroxton District and received his education at Charkoff School. Along with his 13 brothers and sisters Willie grew up on the family farm where he helped his parent 's farm. On October 24, 1948 Willie was united in marriage to Mary Anthony. They purchased land and farmed in the Wroxton area for several years. He decided that farming was not what he wanted to do for the rest of his life. Willie quit farming and they went to Winnipeg for three years and obtained his journeymen's papers as an electrician. He returned to Wroxton to pursue his career as an electrician. Willie also expandedMelville School Unit were he did maintenance and closures at surrounding rural schools. He moved his family to Melville where they resided for 6 years. He later moved to Yorkton continuing his career as a carpenter and handyman where he remained till present time. Along with numerous houses that he built and sold, he also built his own home and that of family members. Willie was very creative and talented, he could build anything. He always knew what to do, or build something for you, even before you knew you needed it. Willie loved spending time with his family. It was not unusual for him to pack up everyone and go for Sunday drives, visiting relatives, having picnics and picking mushrooms or berries in nearby woods. He took his family on many vacations and toured many spots in Canada, US, and Mexico. Later Willie and Mary became snowbirds and spent 13 winters at Apache Junction, Arizona. He was a proud, active member for 16 years of the Yorkton Elk's Lodge # 392. He held several honorary positions and is a Past Exalted Ruler. Willie was also a member of the Order of St. Andrews. Willie was very active going somewhere and doing something all the time with his friends and family. He loved building things and enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, golfing, curling, gardening and of course ag-repping. He found humour with almost everything and loved to laugh. He never officially retired. Just tell Willie you need something done, and he was out the door. He loved life, and went the way he lived. Willie is predeceased by his Parents; brothers and sisters: Freddie, Walter, Joyce Galye, Steve, Francis Stark, Mike, Metro, Mona Wickner, Peter, John, Ann, and Nick; brothers-in-law: Fred Stark, Fred Wickner, Mickey North, Mitch, Bill, John and Jim Anthony. He leaves behind to mourn his death and celebrate his life his loving wife Mary of 61 years; sister Irene Lantz of Edmonton AB; children, Darlene (Duane) Dreger of Balgone, SK, David (Penny) Perpeluk of Nanamio, BC, and Dolores (Edward) Pilipow of Melville, SK; grandchildren; Delmyra (Fred) Skutar, Darscelia Dreger (Tony), Dawn Dreger, Diane Dreger, Daniel (Angie) Perpeluk, Kelly (Amy) Perpeluk, LeeAnn Perpeluk, Mike (Alison) Pilipow, and Paul (Cherie) Pilipow; great grandchildren Cody, Ethan, Alex, Winston, Illyanna, and Felix; sisters-in-law Edna Perepeluk of Yorkton, Elsie Perepeluk of Wroxton, Agnes Gawryliuk of Yorkton; brothers-in-law John Galye and Al (Cynthia) Anthony of Kelowna, BC and many nieces and nephews. Prayers were held on Monday, July 19th at Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre and the Funeral Service on Tuesday, July 20th at Holy Transfiguration Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Yorkton, Saskatchewan with Very Rev. Fr. Mel Slashinsky and Rev. Father Patrick Powalinsky officiating. The responses were led by William Kozey & Parish Choir Members. Serving as the crossbearer was Cody Pilipow. An honour guard of members of the Elks Lodge #392 were present. The interment took place at St. Vladimir & Olga Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Wroxton District with Ray Gayle, Daniel Perpeluk, Kelly Perpeluk, Michael Pilipow, Alexander Anthony and Kerry Perepeluk serving as the casket bearers. Memorials in memory of Willie can be made to St. Elias Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Wroxton. Condolences to the family can be forwarded to baileysfuneralhome@sasktel.net Vichnaya Pamyat! - Eternal Memory! Funeral arrangements were in care of Bailey's Funeral Home. Service Information Tuesday, July 20th, 2010 10:00am, Holy Transfiguration Ukrainian Orthodox Church Interment Details St. Vladimer & Olga Parish Cemetery