Obituary of Lorn Victor Klimchuk

Lorn Victor Klimchuk of Yorkton, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2019 at the age of 86 years. He was born on September 7th, 1932, the son of John and Olga Klimchuk, who farmed in the Mikado, Saskatchewan area. Lorn attended high school in Yorkton. On May 27th, 1957 Lorn married Natalia (Nettie) Bugutsky. They resided in Yorkton where they raised their three sons. Together they owned and operated the Texaco gas station and Skyline restaurant. After selling their business they took an extended holiday and traveled to Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and Taiwan. When Lorn's dad retired they took over the family farm where Lorn continued to have an active role until his health started to decline in October 2017. Lorn and Nettie loved old time country and polka music. In his younger years Lorn played fiddle in a small band and spent many Saturday nights entertaining at country dances. He was an avid remote controlled model airplane enthusiast. With Nettie by his side he traveled across the Prairies and into the States to participate in fly meets. They loved spending their winters in Phoenix, Arizona where Lorn could fly his planes and Nettie could shop and enjoy the sun. Lorn faithfully served as one of Jehovah's Witnesses in Yorkton, always ready to express his love for Jehovah God. Lorn had complete trust in the resurrection hope. Predeceased by his wife Nettie (January 2nd, 2012), youngest son Perry (November 19th, 2011), his father John and mother Olga and his older sister Lucy. Lorn was a caring, generous man who was dearly loved and will always be missed by his sons Eldon and wife Brenda, Sheldon and wife Janice; his grandchildren Kayla Elder (nee Klimchuk), Kyle and wife Christi Klimchuk, Joshua Klimchuk, Justin Klimchuk, Jessie Klimchuk; his great granddaughters Aspyn Elder and Brynlee Klimchuk; as well as his sister Judy (Jim) Virtue and their children Colin (Melanie) and Cory. He will always be in the memory of his many cousins and friends. The funeral service was held on Monday, March 25, 2019 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Mr. Blaine Pack officiating. The interment was held in the Klimchuk Family Plot, in the Garden of St. Mark, at Yorkton Memorial Gardens. Service Details. Service When: Monday, March 25th, 2019 2:00pm Location: Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Address: Highway #10 East YORKTON, SK Interment Location: Yorkton Memorial Gardens Address: Highway #10 East YORKTON, SK