Obituary of Dan Metro Panchuk

A memorial folder from the funeral service may be printed under"Memories" tab, then choose "Memorial Program". Mr. Dan Metro Panchuk beloved husband of Rose; of Yorkton and formerly of the Kamsack district passed away on Sunday, September 16, 2007 at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre. He was 83 yeas of age. Dan M. was born on January 24, 1924 at Kamsack, Saskatchewan; a son of Sam and Wasylena (nee Tumak) Panchuk. At a young age Dan lived with his grandmother Irene Tumak and then with his aunt Edith Gramek until he began working for an area farmer Henry Wolfe. Dan purchased the Wolfe farm and for the next 42 years along with Rose whom he married on June 27, 1948 farmed this land and raised livestock until they retired and moved to Yorkton in 1993. Dan was a farmer at heart and even after his retirement kept up with agricultural advancements attending the Farm Progress Show, Agribition in Regina along with other trade shows and farm meetings. His farming techniques throughout the years earned him many ribbons for this malting barley. As well, Dan was a member and secretary for the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool district and involved with the Kamsack CO-OP. His life was always fulfilled with his family, fishing, curling, hockey, baseball, travelling and his special Saskatchewan Roughriders. He also enjoyed auction sales, collecting, refinishing antiques. Dan leaves to cherish his memory and to celebrate his life his loving wife Rose (nee Chorney); sons: Kenneth M. Panchuk (Nom) of Regina, SK and their children: Jenny and Keri, Barry D. Panchuk of Saskatoon and his children: Eric, Sheryl (Warren) and Brian; daughters: Norma J. (James) Brinkman of Saskatoon, SK and their children: Derek (Julie) and Jesse (Tanya), Linda C. (Larry) Cook of Saskatoon and their children: Lisa and Landon, Donna R. Williamson of North Battleford, SK. and her children: Greg, Robert (Carly) and Jason (Tychell),and Dan's brother Mike and his wife Helen Panchuk of Kamsack, Sk. Dan was predeceased by his parents Sam and Wasylena and a brother William. The funeral service was held on Thursday afternoon, September 20, 2007 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Faye Greer of Westview United Church officiating. The Hymns selections were: "Preciious Memoirres", "Amazing Grace", "Just A Closer Walk With Thee" and "Rock Of Ages". The reflections of of Dan's life were given by Ken Panchuk and Hector DeCloedt at the conclusion as a tribute to Dan's support of the Saskatchewan Roughriders' his granddaughter Jenny Panchuk playes "Go Rider's Go" on her trumpet. The interment followed in the Garden of St. Mark, Yorkton Memorial Gardens with grandsons: Derek, Jesse Brinkman, Eric, Brian Panchuk, Greg, Robert, Jason Williamson and Landon Cook serving as casket bearers. services directed by Bailey's Funeral Home Yorkton Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens