Obituary of Bernard Gary Gramyk

GRAMYK - It is with great sadness that the family of Bernie Gramyk announces his sudden passing on Saturday, June 4, 2016. Bernie was born April 6, 1949 to Michael and Doreen Gramyk (nee Zaparanuk) Bernie grew up in Yorkton and also in White Rock, B.C. He attended Burke School, Yorkton Collegiate and then Canadian Union College in Lacombe, Alberta. Bernie's first job was at Oral Arts Dental Studio in Yorkton in the mid 60's where he began apprenticing as a dental technician. At the age of 17 he decided to pursue this career by attending Career Academy in Milwaukee, Wis. On November 6, 1971, Bernie married Merle Graves and were blessed with two children, Carma and Darren. Bernie opened B G Denture Clinic in 1970 which continues today with his son Darren. In addition to the Yorkton location, Bernie also had a clinic in Estevan which he sold to his brother-in-law Curtis and also in Swan River, MB. Bernie also enjoyed construction and real estate projects such as Valley Ridge Estates, a condo project in Estevan. In the early 90's Bernie served as Registrar and President of the Denturist Society of Saskatchewan and was honored by receiving a fellowship from the Canadian Academy of Denturism. Over the years Bernie enjoyed owning many classic cars such Corvettes, T-Birds and Mopars. Bernie loved to cook/barbeque and listen to classic rock music and enjoy the view of the Swan River from his patio. Bernie was predeceased by his parents. He leaves to mourn his passing and celebrate his life, his wife Merle, his daughter Carma and her son Bennett, his son Darren (Rochelle) and their children; Chase, Josh and Fayden, his son Kerklan Hilton (Rosalyn) and their children, his daughter Regan Hilton and her children and his son Daniel Hilton and his family. His sister Lorrayne (Bob Wasylyshen) and their children Michael and Andrea. Also cousins and many dear friends. A visitation for family and friends was held on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre. Funeral Services were held on Friday, June 10, 2016 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Pastor David Laughton officiating. The organist, Amanda Buhler led the congregation in the singing of the hymns ‘Amazing Grace' and ‘How Great Thou Art'. Tributes and words of remembrance were given by Fayden Gramyk, Chase Ruttig and Carma Gramyk. The scripture readings were John 11:17-23; 39-44 read by Bob Wasylyshen. Interment followed in the Garden of St. Matthew in Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Carma and Darren Gramyk serving as the urnbearers. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.baileysfuneralhome . Memorial donations in memory of Bernie may be made to the Soup Haven as gifts of remembrance. Arrangements were entrusted to Bailey's Funeral Home. Visitation Details Thursday, June 9th, 2016 7:00pm - 9:00pm, Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Service Information Friday, June 10th, 2016 11:00am, Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens