Obituary of Walter Andrus

ANDRUS - Mr. Walter Andrus of Kamsack entered eternal rest on September 7, 2008 at the Kamsack Health Centre. He was 89 years of age. Walter Edward Andrus was born on December 26, 1918 in the Mazeppa district, SK. He was the son born to John and Mary (nee Pelat) Andrusiw. He was raised on the family farm and educated at Mazeppa School and the Yorkton Collegiate. He went on to attend Teacher's College in Moose Jaw. He began teaching in the Rhein area. Walter served in the Canadian Army from 1942 to 1945. Upon his discharge he returned to help on the family farm. In 1949 Walter was united in marriage to Sophie Pakosh. The couple farmed until 1959 when they left the farm and Walter went back teaching. His teaching career took him to Arran, Veregin and Kamsack areas. In 1967 they moved to Kamsack and in 1971 Walter retired from teaching. Walter was a member of the Kamsack Senior Centre where he enjoyed playing cards and pool. He also belonged to and supported the Ukrainian Orthodox Church. Walter entered eternal rest on September 7, 2008 at the Kamsack Health Centre. He was 89 years of age. Walter was predeceased by his father in 1971;brother Tony in 1988; wife Sophie in 1988; and his mother in 1995. He leaves to cherish his memory special friend Mary and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Prayers were held on Wednesday, September 10th and the Funeral Service was held on Thursday, September 11th at Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Rev. Father Patrick Powalinsky of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church - Kamsack District officiating. The responses were led by Zennovia Duch. Honourary Bearers were "All those who were touched by Walter's life". The interment followed in the Garden of Crucifixion at Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Ernie Pelat, Darcy Korol, Orest Korol, Harold Popoff, Morris Davyduk and Eugene Korol serving as casket bearers. Funeral arrangements were in care of Bailey's Funeral Home. Vichnaya Pamyat! Memory Eternal! Service Information Thursday, September 11th, 2008, Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens