Obituary of Maurice Joseph Yachyshen

YACHYSHEN - Mr. Maurice Yachyshen, beloved husband of Helen Yachyshen of Yorkton, formerly of the Rama district, passed away on Wednesday, July 4, 2007 at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre. He was 78 years of age. Maurice Joseph Yachyshen was born on November 16, 1928 in the Rama district of Saskatchewan; a son of Nicholas and Mary (nee Groshko) Yachyshen. Maurice grew up on the family farm and attended Boxmoor School and then Rama School. He completed his education as a student resident at St. Joseph's College in Yorkton. While here and under the guidance of the Christian Brothers of Delaselle; Maurice was involved in sports: Baseball, Hockey and Boxing and the Army Cadets. Maurice enjoyed practical jokes and laughed at the outcome. He loved music, playing guitar, singing, whistling or humming as was evident to all! As well, if there was a dance; you could be sure Maurice was found on the dance floor. In 1952 Maurice Joseph was united in marriage to Helen Theresa Korchinski. They settled in the Mainroad District to farm and break the land. Toiling many laborious hours by the sweat of his brow and with Helen by his side; his ability to work with his team of horses to take the burden of pulling was amazing. The family moved to the Bellindean district and farmed for a couple of years then moved near Rama continuing to farm. In 1970 the family moved to Yorkton, where they have since resided. Maurice continued to farm in Rama with his family helping him on weekends and holidays. At the end of a long work day, Maurice always reflected with laughter and jokes about the adventures of the day. Later in life, Maurice's fondest times and enjoyment was to rebuild a cabin at Canora Beach. He was admired as an "Artist" erecting a work of art with his own hands. In his senior years Maurice was an avid gardener; being ever so proud of his abundant vegetable crop to share with his family and friends. Above all, Gido loved spending time with his children and grandchildren; telling stories about farming and the "good old days" Gido was so proud of his children and grandchildren. He was very special to everyone. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Helen of 55 years; children: Wayne (Ryan and Tiffany), Garnet and Karen (Tyler), Donna (Eric and Melissa and Shane), Alannah (Aiden and Azlyn), James and Cindy and two sisters: Olive Tabin and Joan Danylyshen. Maurice was predeceased by his parents Nicholas and Mary; sister Anne Melnyk and brothers: Walter, Alex and Eugene. "You are my sunshine, my only sunshine you make us happy when skies are gray You'll never know dear How much we love you Please don't take our sunshine away." Prayers were held on Sunday evening, July 8, 2007 from the Chapel of Bailey's Funeral Home in Yorkton. The Requiem Divine Liturgy was celebrated on Monday, July 9, 2007 from St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church in Yorkton with Rev. Father Methodius Kushko C.Ss.R. as celebrant. Cantors, Ed Pindus and Colette Karapita, assisted by members of St. Mary's Parish Choir, led in the singing of the responses. The crossbearer was James Yachyshen. The interment took place in Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Parish Cemetery at Rama with Ryan and Lorne Yachyshen, Eric and Shane Statchuk, Grant Mihalcheon and Barrie Bonsal serving as the casketbearers. Arrangements were entrusted to Bailey's Funeral Home. Life Let me live my life from year to year, With forward face and unrelunctant soul; Not hurrying to nor turning from, the goal; Not mourning for the things that disappear In the dim past, nor holding back fear From what the future veils; But with a whole And a happy heart, that pays its toll To youth and Age And travels on with cheer. So let the way wind up the hill or down, O'er rough or smooth, The journey will be joy: Still seeking what I sought when but a boy, New friendship, high adventure, And a crown, My heart will keep courage of the quest, And hope the road's last turn will Be the best Henry van Dyke Service Information Monday, July 9th, 2007 10:00am, St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church Interment Details