Obituary of Henry Walter Takatch

Henry Walter Takatch of Yorkton SK., beloved husband of Iris, passed away at the Regina General Hospital, October 1, 2018. Henry was born in the Fenwood SK. area, January 10th, 1940. Henry was the second youngest of 6 children consisting of 4 sisters and a brother. From age's five to eight, Henry went to the Nanton School in Fenwood before moving to the Willowbrook area where he continued his education. At the age of 17, Henry moved to Yorkton to start his life as a young adult. Henry's first job was at the OK Economy where he became the produce manager. At the age of 19, Henry moved to Northern Manitoba where he worked on building a dam on the Nelson River for Manitoba Hydro. In 1960, Henry was drawn back home to Yorkton where he then began his 50 year career as a Taxi owner/operator with various companies. It was that year where he met Iris Oscienny as he was picking up groceries at Propps Foods on Betts Avenue. The two were married February 1, 1962. As a result, Henry and Iris became parents to Dwayne, Kelly and Shawn. Henry and his brother Alvie farmed together in the Willowbrook area after taking over the family farm. Henry farmed part time for approximately 20 years. After retirement, Henry could not sit still and worked several years part time for Royal Ford. Henry's boys were his focus. Every weekend during the winter months, Henry would be driving all three boys to hockey practices and games. Henry both coached and managed several of the teams and even helped lead the 1982 Bantam Terriers to a Western Canadian Championship. Hockey was a passion for Henry. The Montreal Canadians were his team from childhood. This is a tradition which has been passed down to all three of this sons. Above all, Henry's grandchildren meant the world to him. Always teasing and always spoiling them. All the grandchildren would always gravitate around Henry for a funny story, a big hug or just the comfort of a loving grandfather. Henry faced his illness the same way he faced his life. He was brave and went down swinging. Henry was humble and kind. He was the type of husband, father and grandfather which was admired and aspired to. Henry will be missed deeply by many. Henry was predeceased by his son Shawn, parents Joseph and Clara, nephew Kevin Olson and niece Leah Takatch. Henry leaves behind his loving wife Iris of 56 years, sons Dwayne (Keenan and Brett) and Kelly (Patricia, Katie and Kevin), daughter in law Kim (Brandon, Keara, Kayla and Riza). He also leaves behind sisters, Isabel (Peter), Helen (Norm), Irene (Terry), Joyce (Les) and brother Alvin (Anne). Visitation Details Thursday, October 4th, 2018 7:00pm, Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Service Information Friday, October 5th, 2018 10:30am, Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens