Obituary of Walter Danesewich

DANESEWICH - Mr. Walter Danesewich, beloved husband of Anna of Ituna, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2008 at the Ituna Pioneer Health Care Centre. he was 85 years of age. Ladimer, known to most as Walter, was a strong and givingperson with a zest for life. As a loving husband, father, brother and grandfather, he lived a life that was not always easy but was always full of love, courage, humour, hard work and family. He was born on June 4, 1923 in the family home to his parents Nick and Emeilla. When he was 16 years old he inherited the family farm after the passing of both his parents a few years earlier. Though it was a young age for such responsibility, Walter took it on with strength and determination. With the help of his grandmother and family, he also ensured his two sisters (Olga and Mary) were well looked after. Eventually he fell in love with Anne Matchuk, a daughter of friends of the family. They were married on May 10, 1942 in Ituna, Saskatchewan. They settled on their farm in Homefield and built a house, a farming business, and a family. As it was for many, life on the farm was hard work but it was shared with family and community which made it enjoyable. Walter and Anne's farm thrived and they were even able to be one of the first in the area to own a tractor. Together they spent 62 of their 66 years on their farm building a legacy and setting an example of what it means to have a loving, lasting relationship. They made the farm a place of warm memories for everyone. For their grandchildren and great grandchildren it was a wondrous playground. For their friends and family there was always an open door, food, drink and stories to tell and laugh about. Their daughter Lil was born in 1942 followed by their daughter Connie in 1952. The girls helped on the farm until they left to start families of their own. Walter and Anne grew to have an adoring family of 7 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. They devoted their lives to their family. They were always there to celebrate the successes or help out in an emergency no matter the demands of the farm. Walter loved to work with his hands and although he had to finish school at a young age he had a passion for learning. He taught himself how to fix the equipment on the farm, carve detailed wooden planes, and weave willow furniture. He loved to travel and to read about people and places. Some of his greatest memories were of his many trips to Europe with Anne. Even as the years started to catch up to Walter he remained young at heart, and kept his sense of humour and hospitality. Though he would rarely say it outright, Walter was so loved because he gave so much love in his life. He showed us how to live a life that is good and full and meaningful. We can only hope to live up to the example he set. Walter, Dad, Brother, Gedo , friend…. We will miss you dearly. You are in a better place but our world is emptier without you. Prayers were held on Thursday evening, September 11, 2008 from Sacred Heart Ukrainian Catholic Church in Ituna. The Requiem Divine Liturgy was held on Friday, September 12, 2008 from Sacred Heart Church with Very Rev. Father Boris Kyba C.Ss.R as Celebrant,. The crossbearer was Luke Baschuk, the epistle-reader was Selena Baschuk. Cantiors, Wayne Boczulak, Ladmer Moskal and Heidi Spilchuk led in the singing of the responses. Pallbearers were Murray Yung, Curtis Baschuk, Mike Soete, Mark Relph, Logun Rogers and Erwin Heuchert. The interment was in the Sacred Heart Parish Cemetery. Arrangements were in care of Bailey's Funeral Home. Service Information Friday, September 12th, 2008, Sacred Heart Ukrainian Catholic Church Interment Details Sacred Heart Parish Cemetery