The family of Peter Polischuk sadly announces his passing on Thursday, December 8th, 2016 at the age of 96 years. He was surrounded by his loving family as he left the earthly world for the greater beyond. Peter was conscripted into the army during World War II. Health issues prevented Peter from qualifying for the Air Force, so he eventually made his way to the Queen Charlotte Islands as a gunner. Finally Peter found himself in England, stationed as an Officer’s Batman. This meant that he was at their beck and call. Ironing uniforms, prepping meals, being a runner, bartending at various officer functions which leads to a story about how after the first few rounds of drinks were served, the amount of alcohol in a drink might mysteriously be a bit less. And how at the end or the evening there was plenty of alcohol left over for the attending team after party. Upon returning home from the war, Peter married the love of his life Annie, and the two began farming land near Ibstone District. In 1965 they moved to North Battleford, but he continued to farm. His dedication, persistence and love of the land were very evident: after selling his own farm he would help his brother Alex with farm chores or looking after his daughter Pat’s garden and yard. Peter loved his family, especially his grandchildren. He never shied away from spending time with them, and loved watching them to give his daughters a well-deserved break. Peter, or Deido as his family calls him, the hardened farmer with bad knees, would dress dollies, color, build doll houses, and then some, to the enjoyment of his grandchildren. That love that he gave was repaid time and again. All you have to do is mention Deido and eyes light up and stories come out. Kindness and generosity most definitely defined Peter’s character, especially how he treated people. The respect that he showed others was returned time and again. You can shed a tear that he is gone or you can smile because he lived. You can close your eyes and pray that he will come back or you can open your eyes and see all that he has left. Peter leaves to cherish his memory: his darling wife of 69 years Annie; daughters Judith (Roy) Biller and Patricia (Brian) Squire; grandchildren Timothy Biller- Jesse, Jacob and Tyler; Pamela (Mark) Stadnyk- Emma; Jessica (Scott) Craig- Madisyn, Taylor, Hudson and Hailey; Heather (David) Jonson- Cicely; Melissa (Joel) Squire-Clark; Alexandra Squire (James Reagan); brothers in-law Nick (Mary Anne) Sanoy, Peter (Adeline) Sanoy and Bill (Jean) Sanoy; Sister in-law Irene Arsenault; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Peter is predeceased by his siblings Rudy, Annie, Nettie, Jean, Mike, Walter, Lorne and Alex. Funeral services for Peter were held on Wednesday, December 14th from the Chapel of Sallows & McDonald-Wilson & Zehner Funeral Home with Mrs. Joyce Salie officiating. Eulogy was written and read by Peter’s son-in-law Roy Biller, with words of remembrance by the grandchildren. Lunch reception was held after the service, with interment at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, North Battleford following. Memorial donations in Peter’s honor are to be forwarded to Villa Pascal, 1301 113th Street, North Battleford, Saskatchewan S9A 3K1. Condolences for the family can be left at www.sallowsandmcdonald.com. The family has entrusted Martine de Bussac of Sallows & McDonald-Wilson & Zehner Funeral Home with arrangements. The family wishes to extend their deepest thanks and appreciation to the wonderful staff of Villa Pascal. All the love, attention and hard work that went into Deido’s care was above and beyond, and we are so grateful for all of you.
