Obituary of Fred Pawliw

PAWLIW - Mr. Fred Pawliw, beloved husband of Sonja Pawliw of Yorkton entered eternal rest on March 2, 2009 at his home. He was 84 years of age. Fred was born on January 9, 1925 to William and Pauline (Derow) Pawliw. He grew up on the farm north of Springside and attended Sandy River School. They moved to a farm nearer to Springside where Fred farmed with his father. On October 13, 1947 Fred was united in marriage to Sonja Byblow at St. Mary's Church in Yorkton, while continuing to be parishioners at Whitesand. While his family moved again, Fred and Sonja remained on the farm and began raising their family. Later they lived in Springside while still farming. For health reasons Fred left the farm and worked at various places. These included: operating a grocery store and gas pumps at Oakshella and selling Fuller Brush products at Broadview. Four years later in 1960 a move to Orcadia brought him back to farming (his soul-food) with supplemental income at White Spruce Radar Base. Fred became an active and devoted member of St. Mary's Church; a member of the Ukrainian Catholic Brotherhood and a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus, Council #5182. In 1977, he moved with his family to Yorkton where he continued his faithful participation in parish life. He enjoyed spending time visiting and sitting with friends and parishioners in the hospital and nursing home in Yorkton, even when he also was not well. A quiet but constant devotion to his faith infused every day. Aside from farming, Fred's other loves were carpentry, photography and old time music. His love of playing the violin began in his youth when he and friends played for dances and weddings. He has continued to play and passed on the joy of violin and music to his children and grandchildren. Privately he wrote short poems and kept meticulous notes on the weather. He also spent many quiet hours building miniature-to-scale replicas of buildings from the past. He also loved taking pictures of nature's wonders, home and family and of his beloved little farm haven, where he spent many contented hours. There he puttered, planted, built, painted, watched the clouds, wildlife, and fields from seeding, growth and harvest. His grandchildren spent many happy times at their special place with their grandpa. Now we have many photo albums to remind us of his many loves and the great joy he experienced with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Our beloved father, grandpa, gido, husband was predeceased by three infant siblings, his parents, elder brother Mike (Dora) and a grandson Seumas McNally. Fred is survived and sadly missed by Sonja, his dear wife of 61 years, daughters Veronica (David) Thauberger of Regina, Judy Bellamy of Regina, Wendy (James) McNally of Toronto, Sharon (Bruce) Pawliw-Barber of Slocan PK, BC, Bonnie (Jack) Schroyer of Kitimat and Terre (Dan) Ward pf Palm Coast, Florida and sons Thomas of Edmonton and Bernard of Yorkton. Also in sorrow are his grandchildren Jonathan & Christopher Thauberger, Joshua, Anthony & Cara Sawka, Philippe McNally, Liam & Alita Barber, Jocelyn & Nicholas Lamon, Aaron, Devin & Levi Pawliw and 3 great grandchildren Darren Morgan and twins Avery & Paisley Sawka. Fred is also survived by his sister Mary (George) Olynik and family of Yorkton, his brother Peter (Ina) Pawliw and family of Strathroy, his brother John (Michelle) Pawliw and family of Peterborough and his sister Ella (Ted) Dusyk and family of Regina. There are many cousins, nieces & nephews. Prayer were held on Sunday, March 8th at St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church, Yorkton with Rev. Father Vladimir Kolpakov, C.Ss.R. oficiating. Rosary led by members of the Knights of Columbus and Ukrainian Catholic Brotherhood preceded. Violinnist , Cara Sawka paid tribute to her grandfather. Requiem Divine Liturgy was celebrated on Monday, March 9th at St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church with Rev. Father Frank Szadiak, C.Ss.R. as the Celebrant. The responses were led by St. Mary's English Choir. The altar server was Zachary Kais and the cross bearer was Nicholas Lamon. The epistle was read by Ted Dusyk. Members of the Knights of Columbus & Ukrainian Catholic Brotherhood served in the Honour Guard. The interment followed in the Garden of St. Luke at Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Joshua Sawka, Christopher Thauberger, Liam Barber, Anthony Sawka, Devin Pawliw and Levi Pawliw serving as the casket bearers. Reflections of Fred's life were conveyed by David & Veronica Thauberger. Vichnaya Pamyat! Eternal Memory! Funeral arrangements were in care of Bailey's Funeral Home. Service Information Monday, March 9th, 2009 10:00am, St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens