Obituary of Victor Boychuk

BOYCHUK - Mr. Victor Boychuk beloved husband of Vicky Boychuk of Yorkton passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2010 at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre. He was 82 years of age. Victor was born on October 28, 1927 in the Mazappa District, North of Rhein, Sask. He was the youngest of twelve children born to Nick and Sophie Boychuk (nee Beyko). While working in a nickel mine in Sudbury, Ontario, Victor met and married Victoria (nee Wasylowich) of Theodore, Sask. in December 1948. Victor worked for the City of Yorkton as a heavy machinery operator and the Saskatchewan Department of Highways as a journeyman heavy duty mechanic. In October 1992, Victor retired to pursue his many interests which included gardening, taking care of his home, fixing appliances and perfecting his computer skills. Victor is survived by his wife of sixty-two years Victoria, two daughters Debbie and Greg Barr of Yorkton, Diane and Greg Hilderman of Lloydminster, three grandchildren Jeff and Tasha Hilderman of Lloydminster, Jennifer Barr and Derek Barr of Yorkton, one great-granddaughter, Hannah Victoria Hilderman of Lloydminster, also his brother George (Joe) Boychuk and two sisters Julia Remenda and Rose Karney. Victor was predeceased by his granddaughter Pamela Dawn Hilderman, brother 's Peter, John, Stephen, Andrew, sisters Edna Dyda, Mary Thompson, Paulene Greene and Jean Kreutzer. A Funeral service was held on Wednesday morning, April 14, 2010 from the Chapel of Bailey's Funeral Home Yorkton with Faye Greer of Westview United Church Officiating. The Organist was Sharon Litvanyi leading the Congregation in the Hymns: "Beyond the Sunset" and "In the Garden" with "Church In the Wildwood" played as a recessional. The Hymn, "Whispering Hope" was sung by soloist Amanda Buhler. Greg Hilderman, son - in -law, gave the reflections and remebrances of Victor's life. The Honourary Bearers were: Steve Wasylowich, Tony Oucharek, Mike Chobatar, Jeff Hilderman, Bill Krywulak, Greg Barr, Lawrence Bilokryly , Doug Johannson along with other friends and family. The interment followed in the Garden of Gethsemane, Yorkton Memorial Gardens with grandson Derek Barr serving as Urn Bearer. In memory of Victor memorial donations may be made to the Charity of one's choice as gifts of remembrance. Cremation and funeral arrangements entrusted to Bailey's Funeral Home Yorkton baileysfuneralhome@sasktel.net Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens