Obituary of Brian Shumay

We are heartbroken to announce the sudden passing of our husband and father Brian Garry Shumay on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at the young age of 55 years. Brian was born on September 9, 1962 in Yorkton, one of five children born to Nick Shumay and Effie Chepil. Brian and family lived on Betts Avenue for a brief period of time. Shortly thereafter, the family moved to Orcadia and then to the family farm in 1973. Growing up Brian worked on the family farm alongside his parents, brothers and sister. Brian attended Orcadia School, Simpson School, Composite Junior High School and the Yorkton Regional High School. On July 23, 1983, Brian was united in marriage to Lori Romanuik. They were blessed with two daughters, Kristen Dawn in 1989 and Lindsay Rae in 1993. Brian was a proud father, attending school events and concerts, basketball and volleyball games, graduations and convocation. He was very proud of his daughters and all of their accomplishments. He would do anything for his girls, whether it meant a quick trip to Regina to change a tire or car battery, Brian would be there in a heartbeat. Lori and Brian built a beautiful life together, one of mutual respect and love. Brian loved his wife and girls more than anything and would do absolutely anything for them. Brian worked at Dairy Producers for 20 years. Once Dairy Producers closed, Brian began working at SaskPower as a meter reader. During this time Brian also started his business, Parkland Line Painting Ltd. After approximately 10 years at SaskPower, Brian retired to pursue his line painting business full time, a job he loved. Throughout the years there were many early mornings and late nights, but it didn't matter, you could always count on Brian to get the job done. Brian had a well-established business in Yorkton and surrounding area. His strong work ethic, dedication and love for what he did was evident in all of his work. Brian loved curling, golfing, snowmobiling, fishing, driving the grain cart on his brothers' farms, visiting with his coffee buddies and a good card game. He loved to BBQ and he could out grill the best. Vegas was his favorite vacation destination, the most recent trip being in February of this year. Brian was a very sociable fellow, had a great personality, and always enjoyed great conversations along with a good laugh. He had a smile that would light up a room. Brian was predeceased by his father Nick Shumay, his maternal grandparents, William and Nellie Chepil, his paternal grandparents, Wassil and Anastasia Shumay, his father and mother in law, Metro and Adeline Romanuik and his brother in law, Reg Romanuik. Brian leaves to cherish his memory and celebrate his life his loving wife Lori of 35 years, his beautiful daughters Kristen and Lindsay, his mother Effie Shumay, brothers Allen (Cindy), Barry (Sherry), Dave (Dana), sister Brenda (Greg) Pacholka, Brother in law, Ken (Iris) Romanuik as well as many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and a huge circle of friends. Brian will be greatly missed. We will continue on life's journey honoring Brian's life and keeping his memory alive. Brian is our guardian angel now who will walk with us each day going forward protecting us and keeping us safe. Brian will never leave us and will forever be in our hearts. Forever loved, always remembered. Prayers were held on Thursday, August 30, 2018 and the Funeral Liturgy on Friday, August 31, 2018 at St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church in Yorkton with Very Rev. Father Bohdan Lukie, C.Ss.R. as the Celebrant. Lori Fedorowich and members of the English Choir led in the singing of the responses. The cross bearer was Amanda Lichtenwald and the epistle reader was Iris Romanuik. The interment followed In the Yorkton City Cemetery with Justin Shumay, Kyle Shumay, Brent Shumay, Mike Romanuik, Kevin Youmans and Lane Stockbrugger serving as the casket bearers. Memorials in memory of Brian may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation as gifts of remembrance. Condolences to the family can be sent to www.baileysfuneralhome.com Eternal Memory! Service Information Thursday, August 30th, 2018 7:00pm, St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church Friday, August 31st, 2018 10:00am, St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church Interment Details Yorkton City Cemetery