Obituary of Dmytro "Dan" William Filipchuk

With a tear in our eye, we announce the passing of our dad, Gramps, Dan Filipchuk at the fantastic age of 92 plus years.Dan was born on November 5, 1925, one of nine children to Wasyl and Pauline (nee Kozmech) Filipchuk of the Hamton District. Dan was raised on the farm and completed grade VII at Mennofeldt School when he was needed to help on the farm. During this time Dan received his journeyman in mechanics through correspondence, which was a great career move to assist him with his future farming operations. In the early years, Dan ventured out to Alberta with Mechanic Certificate in hand but soon found it tough to find work. Dan married Gloria Andrusiak on October 21, 1950, and eventually moved to the farm across the road from Dan's family farm. Dan and family moved to Yorkton in 1961, he continued to grain farm and work construction at Logan Stevens in the winter months. Dan was a faithful member of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church and a dedicated volunteer of the Orthodox Auditorium. In Dan' younger years, he loved to play ball as a back catcher with the Kozmech uncles and attend many Sport's day events. He also loved to dance and it was not uncommon for him to go three nights a week, Dan would hitch up the horses or ride a bicycle, pick up his friends and away they would go. Dan and Gloria loved to play cards with their friends until all hours of the evening and night. They enjoyed travelling to the west to visit family and friends, to Texas, Florida, Hawaii, Alaska and Chile to visit the in-laws. Dan loved to plant a garden and reap the benefits. He was a strong advocate of health and wellness as he loved his "veggies" and walked every evening until his illness took over. Dan's greatest and most memorable moments were the many opportunities he had to spend and support his grandson Sebastian. Dan looked forward to Sebastian coming to the farm to ride on the tractor and combine and hall grain with the hired men. Dan loved taking Sebastian for rides around the farm implements shops looking for a two seater combine. Dan also enjoyed the time Sebastian would join him and his coffee buddies at the mall. Dan attended many of Sebastian events at school, piano recitals, football games, junior Ukrainian dance and performances with Yevshan. Dan will always be remembered by his kind and soft demeanour, sense of humour, and in his early years his "schebnik"ways. Dan was predeceased by his wife of almost 61 years, Gloria ( Andrusiak), parents, Wasyl and Pauline Filipchuk, three sisters; Lena Repay, Ann Libicz, Edith Filipchuk at infancy, brothers; John, Ernie and Bill, Brother in law Metro Repay, niece; Brenda lee Kercher, nephew Eugene at infancy. Dan leaves to cherish his memory and celebrate his life, daughter Charlotte (Francisco) Gardulski, grandson, Sebastian Gardulski, step grandsons; Tomas (Beth) Herperger, their daughters Aura, Kenzie and Addison, Ben (Alyna) Gardulski. Two sisters Mary (Arbey) Kercher, Susan Philipchuk, sister-in-law; Eleanor Philipchuk and brother in law; Marsh Libicz. As well as many nieces and nephew. Prayers were held on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 and the Funeral Service on Thursday, August 2, 2018 at Holy Transfiguration Ukrainian Orthodox in Yorkton with Rev. Fr. Brent Kuzyk officiating. The responses were led by Jason Kopan (Prayers) and Edith Yellowaga & Roblin Choir members (Funeral). The cross bearer was Sebastian Gardulski and the banner bearers were Brenda Bird and Elmer Repay. The interment followed in the Garden of Gethsemane at Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Kerry Perepeluk, Dustin Perepeluk, Garret Perepeluk, Dave Dubnyk, Lenard Krepakevich and Gary Bird serving as the casket bearers. Memorials honouring Dan's life may be made to the Close Cuts for Cancer or Palliative Care, c/o of the Health Foundation as gifts of remembrance. Service Information Wednesday, August 1st, 2018 7:00pm, Holy Transfiguration Ukrainian Orthodox Church Thursday, August 2nd, 2018 10:00am, Holy Transfiguration Ukrainian Orthodox Church Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre