Sadly, we announce that on April 23, 2013 Nellie Achtemichuk passed away peacefully at her residence at Sunrise of Lynn Valley, North Vancouver, B.C., attended by her family. Nellie was born in 1923 on the family farm near Rhein, SK, the third eldest of nine children. As a wife of a school teacher she moved to several schools in the district where she quickly became a part of the community, making many life long friends in the process. In 1966, a move to Yorkton, SK resulted in a more permanent phase of her life. During this time she worked at Harry's Bakery until retirement. She was an avid league bowler and recipient of many acknowledgements and trophies. Nellie was a keen follower of both men's and women's curling and a faithful fan of the Toronto Blue Jays. Nellie was predeceased by her husband Michael, sisters Anne Boychuk, Kathleen Booth, and Pearl Collett. In October 2011 Nellie moved to Sunrise of Lynn Valley Seniors' Home in North Vancouver where she received the highest quality of care during her time there, and could be nearer her family. Left to remember Nellie fondly are son Larry (Joan) of West Vancouver and their children, Thomas (Natalie) of Brooklyn, N.Y., and David of North Vancouver; son Dennis Lloyd of Kamloops, and son Zachariah Crow (Eleanor) of Victoria; her brother Mike Kushnir of Regina, and sisters Stephanie Pawley of Regina, Elsie Shekula of Yorkton, Lena Daciuk of Burnaby, Helen Lamarsh of Quesnel, brother-in-law Fred Achtemichuk (Nellie) of Yorkton, sister-in-law Willie Achtemichuk of Yorkton, along with many nieces and nephews. During her time at Sunrise of Lynn Valley the staff provided the highest degree of compassion and dedication to her well-being. Her family is very grateful to Sunrise for the wonderful care provided and thanks Dr. Dorothy Janzen for her excellent support and care. A Memorial Service to honor the life of Nellie Achtemichuk will be at the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre, Hwy. #10 East on Saturday, May 25th, 2013 at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.baileysfuneralhome.com Funeral arrangements in care of Bailey's Funeral Home.
