Obituary of Jerry Alexander Smuk

A memorial folder from the funeral service may be printed under the "Memories" tab, then choose "Memorial Program". SMUK - Mr. Jerry Smuk of Ituna passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2015 at St. Peter's Hospital in Melville following a brief illness. Jerry Smuk was born on July 28, 1940 at Yorkton to Alex and Mary (nee Korchinski) Smuk. He attended Smokeside School in the Homefield district and graduated from the Ituna High School in 1961. After completing school Jerry worked on the family farm until 1999 when he moved into Ituna. He has been a resident of the Ituna Pioneer Lodge since 2005. Jerry loved farming, working with livestock, hunting, golfing and the outdoors. Predeceased by his parents, Alex and Mary; brother Leonard and sisters Avril Smuk, Violet (Des) McCrystal, Jane (Glen) Anderson; he is survived by sister Anita (Otto) Hesse of Regina; brothers Steve (Liz) and Benny of Ituna, Orest (Rebecca) of Yorkton; sister-in-law Wanda of Fort Qu'Appelle, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. The Funeral Service was held on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015 at Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Crystal Bailey, Certified Celebrant officiating. The organist, Amanda Buhler led in the singing of the hymns, "How Great Thou Art", "Amazing Grace" and "Shall We Gather at The River". Named as honourary bearers were Steve Smuk, Benny Smuk, Orest Smuk, Otto Hesse, Milton McCrystal, Glen Eiler and Terry Belof. The intement took place in Holy Ghost Parish Cemetery - Hubbard District with Rev. Boris Kyba, C.Ss.R. officiating. The casket bearers were Jeff Smuk, Brandon Smuk, Gabe Marshall, Michael Marshall, Brian Smuk and Andrew Smuk. Memorials honouring Jerry's life may be made to Holy Ghost Cemetery Fund. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.baileysfuneralhome.com Vichnaya Pamyat! Eternal Memory! Service Information Wednesday, September 2nd, 2015 11:00am, Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Interment Details Holy Ghost Parish Cemetery - Ituna