Obituary of Bill Borys

BORYS - Mr. Bill Borys, beloved husband of Mary Borys of Yorkton, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2005 at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre. He was 87 years of age. William Borys was born on October 20, 1917 in the Willowbrook district of Saskatchewan; a son of Steve and Catherine (nee Zenchuk) Borys. He was raised on the family farm and attended the Maxwelton School. As a young man he stayed at home to help on the farm. On July 22, 1947 he was united in marriage to Mary Zapshala at Goodeve. For the next 35 years, the couple farmed until their retirement to Yorkton in 1982, where they have since resided. In his younger years, Bill was active in sports, and the couple played senior slo-pitch for a few years in Yorkton. He also enjoyed bowling and pitching horseshoes. Predeceased by his parents, Steve and Catherine; an infant daughter; sisters Mary Dubiel, and Ann and Nellie Borys; brothers John and Pete Borys; brothers-in-law Louis, Walter and Vic Zapshala, and Stan Clench and Mike Dubiel; sisters-in-law Audrey, Sophie and Eva Zapshala. He leaves to celebrate his life, his loving wife of 57 years, Mary; son Barry (Karen Simpson-Borys) of Edmonton; two granddaughters Daniela and Chelsea. Also a brother Nick (Ann) Borys; his in-laws: Peter, Ervin and Al Zapshala, sisters-in- law Sophie Borys, Edith (Ed) Leniczek, Frances Clench, and Millie and Sophie Zapshala; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and his many other relatives and friends. The prayer vigil service was held on Tuesday evening, June 21, 2005 from St. Gerard's Roman Catholic Church in Yorkton. The lay- presiders were Gabrielle Hamilton and Wilf Maier. Pianist, Kyla Hornung led the congregation in the singing of the hymns 'Peace is Flowing Like a River', Psalm 62, and 'Prayer of St. Frances'. The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Wednesday, June 22, 2005 from St. Gerard's Church. Rev. Father Basil Chomos was the celebrant. Serving were Joe Swedja and Tom Pasloski, the lay-readers were Sonya Wlock and Jeri Taylor. Organist, Lorraine Lysak led the congregation in the singing of the hymns 'Amazing Grace', Psalm 33, 'Like A Shepherd', 'Be Not Afraid', and 'For the Beauty of the Earth'. The interment took place in the Yorkton City Cemetery with Ray and Alvin Dubiel, Wayne Harrick, Blair Taylor, Clarence Borys and Ray Sass serving as the casketbearers. Arrangements were entrusted to Bailey's Funeral Home. Service Information Wednesday, June 22nd, 2005 10:30am, St. Gerard's Roman Catholic Church Interment Details Yorkton City Cemetery