Obituary of Donald Michael Taschuk

Donald Michael Taschuk was born on February 12, 1948 in Melville, Saskatchewan, a son to Wasyl and Katie (nee Glowa) Taschuk. Don received his education the Birmingham School and completing his education at Melville High School. While attending school Don helped his parents on the family farm as well working for the neighbours. Don drove bus for Halyk's Bus Line then began his employment with the C.N.R. as a Conductor retiring in 2003. While working Don took over the family farm and continued to farm until having an auction sale in 2008. He enjoyed playing ball, watching hockey, driving to Yorkton, waiting for Mary and Bunny to pick him up to go to Tim Hortons and meeting his buddies for coffee. Most off all his best friend and companion was Ebony his dog. Don enjoyed birthday's especially his own, parties in his Quonset was opened for any occasion even though Mary and Bunny had to get it ready. He looked forward to attend his 50th School reunion this year. Along with his passion of collecting toy farm equipment, Don's motor cycle was his pride and joy in which he would participate in summer parades. Don was a very devoted member of St. Mary the Protectress Ukrainian Orthodox Church as well helping any time in need. He also was a life time member of Local 1144 United Transportation Union. Don loved his house in Birmingham but due to health complications he became a resident at St. Paul Lutheran Home on May 26, 2016. Don entered his eternal rest on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at St. Paul Home at the age of 69 years. Predeceased by his father, Wasyl; mother Katie; twin brother, Daniel and brother-in-law, Myron Pachal. Don leaves to cherish his memory his sister, Margaret Pachal; his niece, Shelley (Dave) Nussbaumer and their children, Rory; Vanessa (Taylor) Rovig their daughter Paisley; nephew, Curtis (LeeAnne) and their children, Taylor and Tanner; special friends, Mary Kuciuk and Bunny Halyk. Don's family wish to thank the Doctors, Nurses, Care Aids and rest of the staff for their kindness and care shown to Don while he was a resident at St. Paul Home. Service Information Friday, March 24th, 2017 7:00pm, Bailey's Funeral Home - Melville Saturday, March 25th, 2017 10:00am, Bailey's Funeral Home - Melville