Obituary of George Alexander Andrychuk

A memorial folder from the funeral service may be printed under the "Memories" tab, then choose "Memorial Program". ANDRYCHUK - Mr. George Andrychuk of Yorkton, formerly of the Veregin district, beloved husband of Elsie Andrychuk entered eternal rest on November 18, 2014 at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre. He was 88 years of age. George Alexander Andrychuk was born on July 18, 1926 on the family farm near Veregin, SK. He was the sixth of ten children born to Alexander and Paraska 'Polly' (nee Achtemichuk) Andrychuk. George was raised on the family farm and worked there till about age 17. He then went to work for a farmer in Manitoba. This is where his passion and love for "Invention" came about. In Ninette, MB he worked and designed Snow planes for the Davreux Garage for some years. George also built wartime homes in Yorkton for some extra money. George and his brother Peter formed a small delivery business in Kamsack for a short time. At this time George met Elsie Bodnarek at the local barn dance and the rest they say is history! Elsie and George married on July 12, 1953 and lived in Kamsack. In 1955 George and Elsie moved to their farm north of Veregin where they lived for forty nine years until they retired and moved into Yorkton in 2003. George was an excellent farmer who took great pride in his crops. He taught himself to weld and was known as "the guy who could fix anything." He built his own truck camper, lawn mower, motorbike and boat (out of fiberglass) all from scratch. Even their farm home was built by George's own hands. George built the first grain hopper out of a three ton steel truck frame and box, designed by himself. This held two and a half combine hoppers which at that time was a lot of wheat! George loved fishing and camping and tinkering in the yard. Building anything and everything was always on his mind. George and Elsie spent thirteen winter at the "Tip of Texas" in Trails End Park, making many new friends which he still has today. Every morning his main goal in Texas was getting the last orange on their tree before the possum did. George was predeceased by his parents, Aleck and Polly; sisters, Anna, Nettie, Mary and Kay; brother, Nick and daughter, Sherry Prokopetz. He leaves to mourn his wife, Elsie, of 61 years; son, Garry; daughter, Trena (Earl); grandson, Will Prokopetz; step-grandchildren, Michael (Kelsey), Megan (Devin); and step great-grandchildren, Brooklyn, Maci; sister, Elsie (Peter) Holowatuk; brothers, Peter (Nina), Mike (Verna) and Danny (Emily) as well as many relatives, nieces, nephews and friends. A Prayer Service was held on Sunday, November 23, 2014 and the Funeral Service on Monday, November 24, 2014, both at Holy Transfiguration Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Yorkton with Very Rev. Father Mel Slashinsky officiating. Cantor, Gerald Yaholnitsky & Parish Choir Members led in the responses. The crossbearer was Peter Holowatuk and banner bearer was Lawrence Oystrick. Serving as honourary bearers were Margaret Cusitar, Bill Bodnaryk, Sozon Malinsky and Lorraine Mozilisky. The interment followed in the Garden of St. Matthew at Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Dwayne Andrychuk, Brian Holowatuk, David Uhryn, Dwight Davies, Marvin Klos and Garry Andrychuk serving as the casket bearers. Memorials honouring George's life may be made to the Kidney Foundation or the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Condolences to the family can be sent to the family at www.baileysfuneralhome.com Vichnaya Pamyat! Memory Eternal! Service Information Sunday, November 23rd, 2014 7:00pm, Holy Transfiguration Ukrainian Orthodox Church Monday, November 24th, 2014 10:00am, Holy Transfiguration Ukrainian Orthodox Church Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens