Obituary of Nicholas Koshman

It is with deep sorrow that the family of Nicholas (Nick) Koshman of Yorkton, Saskatchewan announce Nick's passing on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at the Yorkton Regional Hospital. Nick was born on December 20th 1922 two miles south of Canora, Saskatchewan. He was the third son of John & Marie (Demchuk) Koshman. He was 95 years young. When Nick was 9 years old the family moved to Ebenezer, Saskatchewan where he grew up working on the family farm with his 2 brothers and 2 sisters. He enlisted in the Canadian Army on January 29, 1943. He served with the Prince of Wales Rangers Unit on the West Coast where he received his basic training; went to Terrance, B.C. for his advanced training and then on to Yoho Valley for his combat training. In 1944 he was sent off to Germany where he served on the front lines until D Day. Following this he returned to Aldershot, England where he was assigned to guard prisoners of war. He was honourably discharged on March 22, 1946. He was awarded the war medal and the France and German star. He was very proud of the service that he gave to his country. Upon coming home he met the love of his life Margaret Tesluk in 1947. They were married on October 3rd 1951 and lived in Hampton, SK where he was the Pool Elevator Agent. They were happily married and devoted to each other for 66 years 10 months and 26 days. Together they had a two children: daughter Linda-Ann born in 1952 and son Glen William born in 1955. 4½ years later they moved into Yorkton. In 1956 he was hired on as an orderly for a few years with the Yorkton Regional Hospital and then transferred to Maintenance. He retired after 31 years of service. During retirement Dad loved to golf and did a golfers dream and got a hole in one. He loved to go fishing and spend time outdoors. He was a very compassionate and loving man. He loved everyone and would do anything he could to help others. He was extremely proud of being a Legion member and was a life member of the Yorkton Legion. He served in the Legion Color Party for 16 years. He was very devoted to his Church and was involved with the Ukrainian Catholic Brotherhood up until the last few years when his health was failing. He was predeceased by his dad John (1977) and his mother Marie (1972); father-in-law Michael Tesluk (1971); mother-in-law Anna Tesluk (1980); sister Anne Holowka (2005); brother-in-law Fred Holowka (1995); his brothers Bill (2006) and Paul (2012); and his brother-in-law Robert Summers (2012). Left to treasurer his memory is his loving wife Margaret; daughter Linda-Ann McCulough (Carl) of Yorkton, Saskatchewan; son Glen William of Regina, Saskatchewan; Granddaugher Niccole McCulough (Brad Stewardson) & their 3 children Cole, Teanna and Tristan of Red Deer, Alberta; Granddaughter Meaghan (Koshman) Cox (Cody) and their son Kyler and Baby Cox of Waconia, Minnesota; Grandson Nathan Koshman (Jamie) and son Ryland of Regina, Saskatchewan. His sister Olga Summers of Airdrie, Alberta and sister-in-law Violet Koshman of Ebenezer, Saskatchewan. He also will be remembered by his many nieces and nephews. He was loved by many and will be sadly missed. Prayers were held Monday evening September 3, 2018 from St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church, led by Fathers Ray Lukie, Bohdan Lukie and Methodius Kushko. A Rosary service preceded the prayers, led by members of the U.C.B.C . The Requiem Divine Liturgy was celebrated on Tuesday morning, September 4, 2018 from St. Mary's Church with Very Rev. Father Bohdan Lukie C.Ss.R officiating. The Crossbearer was Norman Koshman and the Epistle Reader was Gladys Stevens. An Honour Guard was formed by members of the Ukrainian Catholic Brotherhood. The Legion Burial Rite Service was conducted by members of the General Alexander Ross Branch #77, Yorkton. Matthew Grunert was the Bugler. Honorary Bearers were Nick's Great grandchildren; Cole, Teanna, Tristan, Ryland, Kyler and Baby Cox. Interment followed in the Garden of Devotion at the Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Glen Koshman, Nathan Koshman, Bradley Stewardson, Barry Koshman, Greg Koshman and Lance Summers serving as the casket bearers. Memorials in memory of Nick may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion or St. Mary's Church as gifts of remembrance. Condolences to the family can be sent to www.baileysfuneralhome.com. Service Information Monday, September 3rd, 2018 7:00pm, St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church Tuesday, September 4th, 2018 10:00am, St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens