Obituary of Walter Shipowick

SHIPOWICK - Mr. Walter Shipowick beloved husband of Mrs. Vange Shipowick of the Yorkton district passed away on July 30, 2015 at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre. He was ninety one years of age. Walter was born on June 1, 1924 at Melville, Saskatchewan, the first son to Archie and Laura Shipowick. Walter was united in marriage to Vange Shipowick on June 27, 1948. To this couple there were four children born, Darlene, Barry, Wayne and Sheldon. They farmed in the Melville area until 1959 when they moved to the Yorkton area. Where they are still living on the same farm today. Walter and Vange celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary on June 27, 2015. They have one grandson Dylan who is living near them, two precious great granddaughters, Pyper who is 10 years old and Billee who is 8 years old. They both loved their grandpa dearly and had many good times tickling him and writing notes to him when he couldn't hear what they wanted. Walter was a farmer at heart until his death. There wasn't a blade of grass around the yard that didn't get cut. He planted a garden every spring and that was his passion, what joy was his when he could bring in some of his works like peas, or new potatoes, cucumbers were just ready when he had his accident. Walter leaves to mourn his passing and cherish his memory his wife, Vange; two children, Darlene and Wayne; one grandson Dylan; two great granddaughters; Pyper Fynn and Billee Jazz; and daughter-in-law, Linda Shipowick. He will be sadly missed by his family. Walter was predeceased by his two sons, Barry and Sheldon; a brother, Elmer; his parents, Archie and Laura; son-in-law, Jack Peacock. Funeral Services were held on Friday, August 7, 2015 from the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Yorkton with Pastors Rick Harwood, Liviu Tilihoi and Steven Shipowick officiating.The organist was Sharlene Harwood. Special music was by The Hanson's, Harmony 4, Gord Lincoln and by Pastor Rick Harwood. A eulogy was given by Pastor Steven Shipowick. Casketbearers were Lewis Shipowick, Tom Shipowick, Larry Shipowick, Winston Shipowick, Steven Shipowick and Roger Gabel. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.baileysfuneralhome.com In memory of Walter, memorials may be made to the ADRA World Relief as gifts of remembrance. Arrangements were entrusted to: Service Information Friday, August 7th, 2015 2:00pm, Seventh Day Adventist Church Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens