Obituary of John Procyshen
PROCYSHEN - The family of John Procyshen of Bredenbury, beloved son of Brian Procyshen and Brenda McAmmond, sadly announce his passing on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. He was 38 years of age.
John Daniel Procyshen was born on April 29, 1987 in Melville to parents Brian Procyshen and Brenda McAmmond. He was the 6th child of a blended family. John’s Mom always remarked of how fast he entered this world. Like lightning speed!
John was a quiet, loving child, spending lots of time with his siblings when he was young. From riding bikes to sitting on pails that he and Kim trapped bees in, to wrestling with Kevin in the living room, following Lyle and helping him paint sheds, picking raspberries at Gramma and Grandpa Procyshens, playing computer games at Candle Lake with Grandpa and Grandma McAmmond, many camping trips, and of course hide and seek was a major game he and his siblings played at Dad’s.
As John grew and the family was apart, he still biked lots, read and played with kitties. When Nintendo 64 came out in stores, his family was fortunate enough to have one. John quickly picked it up and continued to play into adulthood. Soon he discovered Karate, thanks to his Dad coming and picking up him and Kim, they spent many hours at the dojo, learning roundhouse kicks, punching techniques and counting in Japanese, ich, ni, san, shi.
Soon his family moved again and John continued with Karate and entered competitions. New hobbies had come to him as well. He continued to play with his siblings Mike and Megan, going skidooing and sliding when he was with them. The new show of Pokémon came out and was a huge hit to him and he still played N64.
When John was an early teen, he dived right into school and always had a book in his hands. John excelled in school, staying quiet during these years. John had visions of becoming an engineer, so after graduating from YRHS he enrolled in the U of S and excelled there as well. During these years John lived with Kevin and his family. He drove to school in his Honda CRX, worked at Combine World, would workout, did lots of running, and soon met Olivia. Olivia was his first love and they spent many hours together. Throughout years to come he kept in touch with her.
John started to develop mental health issues and decided to stop school and come home to receive help. He was diagnosed with schizophrenia and had a routine of medications. Mom suffered through his pains and demons and we will not understand what he seen and went through. Thank you, Mom, for being there for those trials.
John found employment through different aspects during these times, such as a Farm laborer with his Dad, Penn Trust, working cows with Sam, Keep It Cool, Co-op, and had just started cleaning facilities through Partners in Employment.
He continued to become a wealth of knowledge in science, cars, cats, music, technology, and so much more, as he never stopped reading and learning. He and his family went on many camping trips.
There was one camping trip that Mom, Kelly, John and Kim had gone on that was quite exciting. As they pulled into the campsite there had been a bear that had ransacked the neighbour’s site. They moved to a different site but John’s family stayed with theirs. Kelly and Kim slept in the car, leaving Mom and John to the tent. In the morning the three girls were making breakfast. Butter, bread, bacon and eggs spread out on the table, and a fire going. Soon to the right of them, in the neighbour’s empty campsite was the bear! Mom and Kim ran into the car, locking the doors before Kelly got in! Mom unlocked the doors got her in and watched the bear scoping out the table from the other site. In all the excitement they realized John was still sleeping in the tent! Oh, they hoped he wouldn't wake and come out! Soon the bear walked away and they got out, continued to cook and soon John woke not knowing a thing.
In 2000, Carter was born and so John became Uncle John at the young age of 14. As John was in his high school era and quiet at home, this gave him the opportunity to have an in-house best friend, like a little brother. John showed Carter: Nintendo, Hot Wheels, Pokémon, read books to him, and loved him like a father, brother and best friend. Mom, John and Carter were a family unit and helped each other through life. Carter and John grew to be inseparable; Jeremy had the two of them come to his farm to help set a bin on a hopper. As the work was being done Jeremy noticed how both of them were standing in the loader bucket together. All day they worked side by side supporting each other.
John was introduced to the world of cars and always had something to share about rice rockets, Toyotas, Hondas, different engines, car forum chats and much more. We all know his MR2, how many head gaskets, seals and other parts did he put in that thing! His Previa was also not just a Previa but it was Previawesome! His Mazda truck and Honda Accord as well other vehicles. He was always excited to give you the grand tour of each!
One day in winter, John had phoned Jeremy very panicked. He said he put his little Mazda truck on its side and needed help. Jeremy and his boys jumped in their truck with a chain and tools. As the boys drove to him, they had thoughts of are police there or was his truck even plated? As Jeremy pulled around the curve on the 15, his truck was completely on its right side. Landon commented how that had to of been the softest turnovers ever, as not a thing happened to the vehicle, the mirror didn't even break. They were sure they could have just pushed it back on its side, but used the chain instead. John got in and drove it home! John was full of vehicle adventures as we heard another story of him bringing home a car and shortly after his travels it came off the dolly! They had to push it back on, on the side of the road.
John had been learning Japanese and was going to go to Edmonton this summer to take his Level 2 test for language skills. He could read, speak and write in Japanese and was constantly telling his family different words that they could never guess what they were, but enthusiastically he would make sure they knew what it meant. Kitty-chan! John has a large Japanese book collection, and watched and enjoyed different types of Anime and its memorabilia. He was proud to find out his nieces started watching Pokémon. He dreamed of visiting the country of Japan one day, Seeing Sapporo and the Hokkaido flower fields.
He loved his cats and took very good care of them, Harry, Norman, Satan just to name a few. Always sharing pictures, and memes, he just said last month he was going to take one of Kim’s little kitties home as he left Landon’s birthday party but knew Mom would say, "no more cats". He adopted cats and made sure the mommas had a good place to be when they had their kittens.
Days before the accident Jeremy and Kim and their family had supper with him and his family. Somehow the topic turned to politics and although Jeremy and him did not share the same views, John listened and could see his side. No matter the subject John could have a conversation about it, he was very knowledgeable and always reading. You could ask him the most random question and he would have an answer. He cared about your opinion and held his own without hurting yours.
John had a very scientific mindset and had to have an explanation for his thoughts and topics that came up. Sometimes his topics would include religion. He told Kim he did believe there was a God as the big bang theory couldn't be proven and God had to be the creator of this world.
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippines 4:6-7
He enjoyed time with his youngest nieces, his nephews, and making sure their birthday and Christmas gifts were perfect. John would send pictures to Kim of what he got them, he wanted to make sure they were just right. He cared so much about his family. Working with his brothers and always jumping at the opportunity to help his Dad on his farm, building their relationship.
John was always so, so excited when he had an idea to build something or had a plan or wanted to help. He just had a way of showing that. John's voice would get high, he would talk really fast, he would make small jumps up and down, dance, it made everyone smile!
Every Christmas at John's house, Jeremy and Kim and their family would always end up playing Monopoly or Scrabble. And anyone that played games with John knew he could be quite ruthless and do whatever it took to win. Making someone cry over a board game was definitely a common occurrence in their house. Some of his favorite games were Monopoly, Scrabble, and Bugger Your Neighbour. Also crib with the guys in the shop.
John had an infectious smile, a heart of gold and bright shining eyes. He worked hard and was always there for you. He was willing to help anybody at any moment, doing any job you needed help with.
John leaves behind his mother Brenda, father Brian (Dawn); Siblings Hubert, Lyle (Kristy), Kevin (Kelly), Kelly, Kimberly (Jeremy Mehrer), Mike, Megan (Damon Harrington); Nephews Carter, Landon and Henry; Nieces Ruby, Keira, Kennley, Adalynn, Penny, and Sierra; as well as many cousins, relatives and friends.
John was predeceased by his Nephew Kane, Grandparents John and Doris Procyshen and Bert and Ada McAmmond, and Aunty Karen.
John, you will be missed so dearly. We love you John.
A Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Crystal Bailey officiating. Jeremy and Kim Mehrer delivered the tribute. The interment followed in the Garden of Gethsemane, Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Landon, Henry, Carter and Kevin serving as urn bearers. Memorial donations be made to SIGN Rapid Access Counselling as gifts of remembrance. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.baileysfuneralhome.comA Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Crystal Bailey officiating. Jeremy and Kim Mehrer delivered the tribute. The interment followed in the Garden of Gethsemane, Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Landon, Henry, Carter and Kevin serving as urn bearers. Memorial donations be made to SIGN Rapid Access Counselling as gifts of remembrance.
