Obituary of John Shewkenek

SHEWKENEK - It is with sadness that the family of John Shewkenek announces his passing on May 23, 2015 at the age of 92 at the Yorkton and District Nursing Home. John was born on the family farm near Rhein, Saskatchewan on June 28, 1922. At the age of two his family relocated to a farm near Kamsack. He attended school in Kamsack and helped on the family farm while growing up. He began farming on his own in 1943. On June 9, 1949 he married Fern Elliott of Winnipeg, Manitoba. They were blessed with two sons. They retired from farming in 1984 and moved to Saskatoon. In 1997 they returned to the Yorkton area. John enjoyed spending time with his family and was always available for advice or to lend a helping hand. He was an avid traveler and in his later years spent his summers at Madge Lake. John will be sadly missed by his loving wife Fern and sons Baillie (Beth) of Saskatoon and Rene (Nancy) of Yorkton, two step grandchildren and four step great grandchildren. John is survived by three sisters, Ann Salahub of Swan River, Manitoba, Margaret (Dr. Bill) Ariko of Toronto, Ontario and Pearl Berner of Vancouver, BC, as well as many nieces and nephews. John was predeceased by his parents George and Martha Shewkenek of Kamsack, brothers William Shewkenek of Penhold, Alberta and Mike Shewkenek of Kamsack and sisters Nora Hudzinski of Roblin, Manitoba and Mary Romanuik of Prince George, BC. At John's request a private family service will be held at Yorkton Memorial Gardens. Service Information Yorkton Memorial Gardens Details: Service Extra Info A family graveside service will take place at a later date. Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens