Obituary of John Dozorec

A memorial folder from the funeral service may be printed under the "Memories" tab, then choose "Memorial Program". John Dozorec of Yorkton, formerly of the Kamsack district, entered eternal rest peacefully on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre, with his family at his bedside, at the age of 89. John was born on January 27, 1920 to Metro and Nancy Dozorec of the Kamsack district. In his late teens, John journeyed to Ontario to serve his country during World War II, in the nickel mines of Sudbury, working his way up to supervising for 10 years then returning back to the family farm where he continued mixed farming and cattle for approximately 35 years. He had many skills including mechanics, carpentry, painting and being a general handi-man. Some of his hobbies were fishing, travelling, and enjoying the beauty of nature. In 1952 he married Adella Gorchynski of the Mazeppa district and were blessed with 57 years together and as well as blessed with five children, Betty (Matt) Coleman of Saskatoon, Patricia Zip (Hannah, Theodore, Howard and Stacey) of Saskatoon, Leonard (Ronda) Dozorec (Londa, Rachel, Sarah, Jordan, Jayden, Jeriah and Levi) of Yorkton. Janice Woloshuck (Tanya) of Cranbrook, BC., Cynthia Dozorec (Owen and Emily) of Port Coquitlam, BC., as well as several nieces and nephews. John is survived by his wife, Adella, sister, Ann Wlasichuk of Kamsack, his children, 14 grandchildren, which he dearly loved, enjoying family gatherings, as the home was always filled with joy and laughter. John was predeceased by his father Metro when John was 7 years old, his mother Nancy Fedoruk, stepfather Nick Fedoruk, sister Katie Ogrodnick and brother Steve. A blessed few of us were able to Call him Dad A husband, father who gave us unfailing support and all of his love in so many ways. All of our memories of him are fond He left us with much for which we are grateful and proud. We are all better people for having know Dad. Jesus said " I am the resurrection and the Life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. "Do you believe this?" John 11:25, 26 Service Information Saturday, November 14th, 2009 11:00am, Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens