Pearl Ward (nee Nykiforuk). Born July 11, 1911 - Radisson District, Saskatchewan. Passed away peacefully July 27, 2016 at age 105. Pearl was born on July 11, 1911, the youngest child of a family of 12. She was married to Edward "Ted" Ward on October 23, 1930. Pearl and Ted farmed in the Robin Hood/Canyon area for many years. They moved into the Village of Glaslyn when Ted's health deteriorated. Pearl enjoyed life - she loved to dance, play cards, bowling at the Glaslyn Heritage Center, golfing at Little Loon, gardening, cooking and travelling. Most of all she enjoyed sharing time with family and friends. Her coffee pot was always on! Left to cherish her memory are her sons and daughters: Orest (Sheila), Rose (Doug) Smith, Robert ("Bob") (Geraldine), Patricia Meadows, and Lorne (Leslie) as well as daughter-in-law, Mary Ward and son-in-law, Armand Cadrain. She is also survived by her numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Pearl was predeceased by her husband Ted, son David, daughter Pauline Cadrain and daughter-in-law Sharon, as well as her parents, Stefan and Maria Nykiforuk, brothers: Dmytro, Michael, Andrew, Paul, Peter, Sam and Nick and sisters: Wasylyna, Helen, Mary and Ann. Memorial Service and Celebration of Life was held on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at the Glaslyn Central School Auditorium at 2:00 p.m. , with a luncheon gathering following the service. Private family interment was at the Glaslyn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Glaslyn Heritage Center in Pearl's memory. The family would like to thank the staff of the St. Walburg Lakeland Lodge for their caring and kindness during Pearl’s stay with them. Arrangement were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service.
