Obituary of Nick Raddysh

RADDYSH - Mr. Nick Raddysh beloved husband on Mary of Theodore entered eternal rest on Friday, December 21, 2007 at his home following failing health. He was 87 years of age. Nick was born on August 30, 1920 in the Theodore district of Saskatchewan; a son of John and Eva (nee Kitzul) Raddysh. He was educated at Poplar Leaf School and eventually took over the Raddysh homestead; a farm north of Theodore when he was united in marriage to Mary Hnatuik in 1949. She was a daughter of George and Helen (Protsak) Hnatuik of Insinger. Nick and Mary farmed until retirement when they moved into the town of Theodore. Nick loved to farm. His growing of grain and raising purebred Hereford cattle took him to major shows in Regina, Yorkton, Norquay and Wadena. He served as a councillor for the RM of Insinger, was on the executive for the Laurie Church Board and drove school bus for the Shamrock School Division. When he was younger Nick loved to: fish, hunt, curl, golf, do carpentry work and custom combine; (sometimes all night long). After he suffered a stroke in 2002 and with his declining health which had confined him to his home; Nick picked up reading as his main hobby. He leaves to cherish his memory and to celebrate his life his loving wife Mary. His daughter Pat ( Martin) Kerelchuk of Brandon, MB., son Conrad of Yorkton, SK; grandchildren: Keri (Paul) Mandziuk of Brandon, MB., Colin (Emily) Kerelchuk of Peoria, ILL., Kim Kerelchuk of Winnipeg, MB., Kyle Raddysh (Kyila) of Yorkton,, SK., Karly Raddysh (Jason) of Saskatoon, SK., 3 great grandchildren: Cassie, Chase and Cohen. Also, his: brother Bill of Regina, SK., sister, Verna Steadman of Red Deer, AB., along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Nick was predeceased by his parents John and Eva;sister Mary and her husband Anton Malinowski, brother George and his wife Peg Raddysh; sister and brother - in - law: Elvie Raddysh and Fred Steadman. A prayer service was held on Wednesday evening, December 26, 2007 from the Theodore Recreation Centre. The funeral service was held on Thursday morning, December 27, 2007 from the Theodore Recreation Centre with Reverend Father Mel Slashinsky of St. Mary The Protectress Ukrainian Orthodox Church Officiating. William Kozey was the Cantor with Mike Dwernichuk serving as Cross Bearer. The Palamar was Ted Surkan. The interment followed in the Theodore Town Cemetery with: David Kerelchuk, Milt Raddysh, Emil Biblow, Larry Malinowski, David Steadman and Dale Hnatuk serving as Casket Bearers. ETERNAL MEMORY Services directed by Bailey's Funeral Home Yorkton God looked around his garden He found an empty space. He then looked down upon this earth And saw his tired face. He put His arms around him And lifted him to rest. God's garden must be beautiful For He only takes the best. He knew that he was suffering He knew he was in pain. He knew that he would never get well Upon this earth again. He saw the road was rough And the hills hard to climb.S o He closed his weary eyelids And whispered, "Peace be thine." It broke our hearts to lose him But he did not go alone. For part of us went with him The day God called him home. Service Information Thursday, December 27th, 2007 9:30am, Theodore Rec Centre Interment Details Theodore Cemetery