Obituary of Jerry Bulitz

With heavy hearts the family of Jerry Bulitz ("Bullet") announce his sudden passing on March 25, 2021. Jerry left us peacefully at home while watching Sportscentre. Jerry will be missed by his loving wife Dorothy; daughter Brenda Pasishnik, son in-law Danny Pasishnik, granddaughters Kelsey and her fiancé Keith Greenley, Kaitlin & Mike Harper with his new great granddaughter Lily Harper. Son Terry Bulitz, daughter-in-law Deb, grandson Drew and granddaughters Alaira & Jade. Little sisters: Myrna Hastie (Brian Carpenter), Janice Ingham (Les). Brother-in-law Wayne Allen (Moira); Sister-in-law Sylvia Quiring, along with many special nieces and nephews as well as numerous dear friends. Jerry was predeceased by his parents Emil and Zena Bulitz. Jerry was born in Yorkton on October 31, 1938. He grew up on the Simpson School outdoor rink close to the family home on Haultain Avenue. He left home at 16 to play hockey with the Melville Millionaires, then a year in Estevan, then back to Yorkton for a year before playing for the Moose Jaw Pla-Mors for 4 years and working as a gas fitter with Canadian Propane. While living in Moose Jaw he met and married Dorothy on August 18, 1962. He became a proud father to Brenda in Aug of 1963 and Terry November of 1964. Upon his Father's retirement in 1966 Jerry came home to Yorkton with family in tow to operate Bulitz Electric and coach the Yorkton Terriers Senior Team. Moving back into the Haultain Ave home with his young family while his parents moved into their retirement home. In the late 70's Jerry was a City Alderman. He was the acting mayor and had the privilege of welcoming Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip to Yorkton. During early years back in Yorkton and through a receivership situation Dick Hancock and Jerry found themselves in a position to become Autobody Repair Business owners. A business they operated for about 10 years. In 1980 -84 Jerry and Gerry James took on the "Yorkton Terriers" under private ownership where he took great pride in developing many young hockey players including NHLer's Ken Daneyko, Joey Kocur, and Dave Brown. Eventually Jerry went to assist his longtime friend Dr Peter Konkin in his cattle embryo transplant business for approximately 4-5 years. He loved the outdoor time and sported his tan proudly. In 1984 - 88 Jerry was contracted by Transport Canada for the operation and maintenance of the Yorkton Airport, with son Terry as his assistant. Jerry was the General Manager of the Agriplex from 1989 until his retirement after which he continued to develop community relationships. Jerry took great pride in being a Mason, serving as Grand Master for the Yorkton Masonic Lodge in 1990. He received much enjoyment by providing children balloon animals while in character as a Shrine Clown. "Bringing home the Bacon" required Jerry to take part in numerous fishing expeditions over many years. Either with his buddies or on family camping trips. Being rewarded with Master Anger for Splake. Other accomplishments: Exhibition Board Treasurer Board member Yorkton Sports Hall of Fame Adult Education Electrical Instructor Jubilee Baseball Diamond's concession operator Casino Manager and card dealer trainer. Kinsmen Club Member Justice of the Peace Neighbours by chance, friends by choice was truly Jerry's world. Golf in the summer and curling in the winter were integral parts of his life schedule. Jerry enjoyed his many years of Friday 5 pm practice, weekly golf with the recap meeting after and more recently his Grumpy's daily coffee meeting then the trip to the Co-op. The cherry on top of Jerry's life was time spent with his children and grandchildren. He loved to spend time chatting about their accomplishments, watching their concerts, driving them to school, teaching them to drive and supervising projects. A celebration of Life will occur at a later date as Jerry's wishes were to have his friends and families together to share in a coffee or toast. Memorials may be made to the Skinner Unit of the Yorkton & District Nursing Home, C/O 41 Betts Ave, Yorkton, SK S3N 1M1, The Masonic Temple, C/O Parkland Shrine Club53 - 111 Haultain Ave.Yorkton, SK S3N 1X8, or to the Kinsmen Club of Yorkton Box 275 Yorkton, SK S3N 2V7 Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, Love leaves a memory no one can steal. Service Details. Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event Ongoing Online Event About this event In Loving Memory Of Jerry Bulitz October 31, 1938 - March 25, 2021 Look inside to read what others have shared Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in this book. View Tribute Book