Obituary of Clifford Morley Pankoski

The family of Clifford Pankoski of Melville, beloved husband of Yvette, sadly announce his passing on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at the age of 92 years. Due to current public health restrictions a Private Family Funeral Service will be held on Friday, June 12 at 10:30a.m. from St. Henry's Parish Cemetery, Melville with Father Andrew Sowa officiating. Memorials in memory of Clifford may be made to Mass Offerings at St. Henry's Roman Catholic Church, C/O Bailey's Funeral Home Box 2729 Melville, SK S0A 2P0 Relatives and friends wishing to support the family may view a live-stream of the service by clicking on the link below 15 minutes prior to the service: https://www.facebook.com/yourfamilylikeapartofours/ Clifford Morley Pankoski Wednesday June 8, 1927 - Sunday June 7, 2020 The beloved wife and family of Morley Pankoski are saddened to announce his passing on Sunday June 7, 2020 at the age of 92 years. Morley is survived by his wife Yvette and children Howard (Gail); Denise (Robert Kerluke), grandsons Brendan and Justin; Douglas (Bernadette), grandsons Jules and Gabe; David (Patricia Brown), Annette (Abraham Klassen), grandsons Byron, Wade and great-granddaughter Hannah; Yvonne and Aline. Morley is survived by his sister Eleanor Yelle and brother Clement "Clem". He will be remembered by numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and close family friends. Morley was predeceased by his parents, Howard and Mary, his sisters Jean and Eveline (Andrew Johnstone), brothers Elben (Wilhelmina) and Victor (Natasha) and brother-in-law Hector Yelle. Morley was born to Howard and Mary Pankoski of the Fenwood (Saskatchewan) district. Growing up on the family farm, he contributed to the daily routines of farm life in addition to the enjoyment of playing baseball and hockey for local Fenwood teams. Morley attended school in Fenwood. Morley was married to Yvette on October 7, 1953 and over the years, raised their family of seven children. Morley started his railway career as a fireman with the Canadian National Railway. He also pursued the achievement of his journeyman painter designation which he was employed as a painter and eventual business owner of Modern Painting and Decorating in Melville with long-time friend Adolph Kurtz. Ultimately, Morley returned to the railroad as a "Unit Hostler" until his retirement 30 years later. Morley enjoyed fishing and spending time at the cottage when he wasn't gardening in his back yard. He spent time building with repurposed wood to create yard ornaments and walking sticks which he often gifted to others. Into his retirement, Morley and Yvette cherished their railway trips across Canada to visit family and friends. Morley was a member of St. Henry's Church and served with the Knights of Columbus. Morley was a quiet man who welcomed visits with family and friends at his home and enjoyed reading the newspaper with a candy in his favorite chair. At times, this was known to occur simultaneously, but each visit always ended with a smile and his closing line "Bye, for now!" Service Details. Service When: Friday, June 12th, 2020 10:30am Location: St. Henry's Roman Catholic Cemetery Address: Highway 47 MELVILLE, SK S0A 2P0 Interment Location: St. Henry's Roman Catholic Parish Cemetery Address: Highway #47 South, 2kms East on Cemetery Road MELVILLE, SK Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event Ongoing Online Event About this event In Loving Memory Of Clifford Pankoski June 8, 1927 - June 7, 2020 Look inside to read what others have shared Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in this book. View Tribute Book