Obituary of Bill Boychuk

BOYCHUK - Bill Boychuk was born on February 27, 1926 in the Hamton district of Saskatchewan; a son of Mike and Nellie (nee Wowk) Boychuk. He received his education at Mennofeldt School and helped on the family farm. On November 2, 1952 Bill was united in marriage to Verna Chomyshen. Bill and Verna then moved to Yorkton where he was employed at the pool hall and the local hotels. In 1967 the couple moved to Edmonton where Bill was employed with his brother-in-law at Speedy's Insulation, and then for a pipeline company, before becoming injured on the job. He then began employment at Nelson's Lumber and would also help his brother on the farm. After Verna retired the couple moved back to Yorkton in December of 1989. On Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre; Bill entered eternal rest at the age of 83 years. During his life Bill enjoyed visiting with family and friends; fishing and watching sports on T.V. Bill leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 56 years of marriage, Verna. His sisters: Vicky Wlasichuk of Edmonton, AB, Emily ( Bob) Dutchak of Canora, Sally (Alec) Rusnak of Bonnyville, AB; brothers: Metro (Evelyn) Boychuk of Canora, Lawrence (Shirley) Boychuk of Emerald Park, SK; brother - in - law Mike Klewchuk of Virden, MB; sister-in-law Yvonne Boychuk of Winnipeg, numerous nieces, nephews and God children. Bill was predeceased by his mother in 1986; dad in 1992; brother John in 1999; sister Mary Klewchuk in 2003 and two sisters in infancy, and by a brother-in-law, Metro Wlasichuk in 1990. Prayer services were held on Sunday evening, April 5, 2009 from St. Mark's Orthodox Church in Yorkton. The funeral sevice was held on Monday, April 6, 2009 from St. Mark's Church with Rev. Fathers Rodion Luciuk and Andrew Piasta, Celebrants. Members of St. Mark's Parish Choir led in the singing of the responses. The crossbearer was Dale Prokopchuk. The interment took place at St. Mary's (Boychuk) Parish Cemetery, north of Rhein with Garry and Kelly Boychuk, Glen Prokopchuk, Richard Shupena, Dale Heshka and Greg Dutchak serving as the casketbearers. Arrangements were entrusted to Bailey's Funeral Home. Service Information Monday, April 6th, 2009 10:00am, St. Mark's Orthodox Church Interment Details St. Mary's Parish Cemetery - Boychuk