Taras (Ted) Lazarowich of North Battleford passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2015 at the Battleford Union Hospital with Savella (Sally) by his side. Taras (Ted) was born in Hafford, Saskatchewan, to Peter and Frances Lazarowich (nee Grzybowski) on July 10, 1929. He married Savella (Sally) Belyk on August 28, 1952 and they enjoyed 62 1/2 years of marriage. Taras attended Slava School for Grades 1-3 then Hafford Elementary and Hafford High School. At the age of 17 he ventured down East to Toronto and obtained employment at Massey-Harris for the winter months. In 1947 he returned to Hafford and managed the Hafford branch of the egg candling station for the Co-op Creamery. In 1950 he moved to North Battleford and was employed at Grobman’s Department Store as a salesman in the Men’s wear department. In 1951 he commenced employment at the Saskatchewan Hospital in various positions such as slaughtering of hogs, meat cutting, preparation of meats for various meals for patients and staff. He retired from the Saskatchewan Hospital in 1984. Taras was a lifetime member of the Ukrainian Orthodox Parish in North Battleford until his passing. ÌýHe was also a member of the Ukrainian Seniors and hobbies that Taras and Sally enjoyed were fishing, curling, and golfing at the Saskatchewan Hospital in early years and after retirement. The sports he enjoyed watching the most was boxing as well as baseball, hockey, and curling. He enjoyed having a coffee with friends at the Co-op every morning and afternoon. Taras spent many hours playing Kaiser with family and friends, this lead to enjoying many Kaiser tournaments. Since 1953, many annual vacations with Sally were enjoyed to destinations such as Hawaii, Alaska, visiting friends and family in Florida, California, Arizona and many vacations in Las Vegas. Taras was always willing to give a helping hand to many people when called upon. He was known to put a smile on everyone’s face, and was loved and adored by all his nieces and nephews, and their children. Taras is survived by his loving wife of 62 1/2 years, Sally, god children – Janice Neilson, Shellie Aspeslet, Zora Brouwer and Sheryl Anweiler (Belyk), nieces Pat (Ron) Ternes and family; Ashala (Craig) Sittler and son Hunter and Nicole (Lance) Chudyk and son Matthew; sisters-in-law – Ann Lazarowich, Lillian Taylor and her family, Tony Lazarowich, Donna Clackson and Fran Ixmierer, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and their families. Taras was predeceased by his parents Peter and Frances Lazarowich, brothers Morris (Mac) and Walter.Ìý
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CARD OF THANKS
Sally along with her extended family would like to sincerely thank the staff on 3rd West North, I.C.U. and Palliative Care for their exceptional care, love and kindness provided to Taras (Ted) during his long courageous journey of life. To Dr. Khurana, Dr. Alavudeen and a special thank you to Dr. J. Johnson for his lengthly compassionate medical care. Thank you to Fr. Taras Udod for his hospital visits, comforting words, prayers and beautiful meaningful funeral services. Special thanks to the Cantor Jim Shevchuk and the choir members, Cross Bearer Terry Charko, Altar Server John Sendecki, Pallbearers Rodi Welychko, Chad Welychko, Ron Ternes, Greg Grzybowski, Cory Belyk and Bruce Berezowski for all their services. A grateful thank you to the ladies of the Ukraininan Womens Association North Battleford Branch for providing the bountiful lunch after prayers and funeral service. To Olga Nikiforuk for the Kolachi and preparing the tray for the memorial. A special thank you is extended to Alvin & Gail Welychko and to Ron & Pat Ternes for all their caring, assistance and unconditional support provided to Sally during Ted’s long journey. Thank you to Robert MacKay and the staff of the Battlefords Funeral Service for their kindness, compassion, all their assistance and exceptional service provided during this difficult time. Lastly a great thank you to the godchildren, nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and cousins who attended from Kamloops, Calgary, Edmonton, Fort St. James, Beaumont, Brandon, Yellow Creek, Saskatoon, Hafford, and surrounding North Battleford Areas and to all friends and Condo residents who attended the prayer and funeral service to pay their respects. Ìý
God Bless you all
Sally Lazarowich
