Obituary of Magdelene Boychuk

BOYCHUK - Magdalene Boychuk of Yorkton passed away in her sleep on July 30th at the age of 66 years. Magdalene was born on August 23, 1942 in the Playmore district, southwest of Kamsack. She attended Luzan School where she received her eighth grade standing. She then helped on the family farm until the age of 25 years when she moved to Yorkton. Here she was employed at York Beverages and at several restaurants. Following her father's death in 1977 Magdalene remained at home to look after her aging mother who passed away in 1997. Magdalene enjoyed gardening, watching television, shopping and attending various community events. She especially loved feeding the wild birds and spent countless hours watching them. She continued to live on her own until failing health caused her to spend time in hospital, returning home on July 24th. Besides her parents, Magdalene was predeceased by her infant brother Martin. She leaves to cherish her memory, three sisters Violet (Leo) Avram of Regina, Marie (Darcy) Loster of Yorkton and Pauline Boychuk of Regina; a brother Wesley (June) Boychuk of Regina; as well as several nieces, nephews and their families. A graveside service was held on Thursday, August 6th at The Yorkton City Cemetery with Pastor Russell Richardson of Free Pentecostal Church officiating. Serving as casket bearers were Leo Avram, Darcy Loster, Wesley Boychuk, Len Varga, Dean Petersen and Brett Marianchuk. Funeral arrangements were in care of Bailey's Funeral Home. Service Information Thursday, August 6th, 2009 Interment Details Yorkton City Cemetery