In Loving Memory of Donalda Jean Wawryk born January 26, 1941 at Sec. 21 - Tp 43 - Rge 12 - W3rd. - Sask., passed away October 15, 2016 in Hafford, Sask. Donalda was born on a farm in the Richard district on January 26, 1941. Donalda attended Maymont Central School until she graduated. She then went to Saskatoon Teachers College and received her Interim Standard Certificate in June 1960. She taught school for several years in the Lloydminster School Unit. Lashburn School being one of them. She returned to the Richard area and married Joseph Wawryk on November 27, 1968. This couple farmed and lived on Joe鈥檚 parents yard & farm for the rest of their lives. They also farmed some of the Steve and Dennis Bouskill land. They both had a strong passion for farming. Donald suffered major health issues in 2005 and could no longer live on her own. She became a resident of the Oasis Personal Care Home at Speers in February of 2006. She remained there until September 2011 when she became a resident of Hafford Special Care Centre. Donald always loved the outdoors. Farming, gardening, yard work or even long walks in the winter 鈥� just to be outside. Nothing ever went to waste from her garden. She always found a use and a place for it. She also enjoyed sewing. Another passion of Donalda鈥檚 was keeping track of the weather, she could tell you for years what the weather was on a specific day. She enjoyed animals, especially their dog. Donalda was always very grateful for the care she received and very seldom complained about anything. Survived by sisters: Alice Langley, Merilyn (Mike) Wawryk & Norma Figurski; sisters-in-law: Pauline Woytiuk & Anne Lazarowich; brothers-in-law: Mike Wawryk & Charlie Wawryk; numerous nieces and nephews; caregivers: Nick & Jeanette Partyka & John Partyka. Predeceased by her husband Joseph (2004); parents: Albert (1959) and Anne (Phillips) (1948) Bouskill; brother, Dennis Bouskill; sisters: Ethel MacKenzie and Irene McElheron; mother & father-in-law, Eva & Frank Wawryk; brothers-inlaw: Victor Langley, Raymond Figurski, Paul Wawryk, Steve Wawryk, Bill Wawryk, John Partyka, Morris Lazarowich and Steve Woytiuk; sisters-in-law: Rose Partyka, Hattie Wawryk, Julie Wawryk and Anne Wawryk. Graveside Service was held on Friday, October 21, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at Richard Cemetery, Richard, SK. with Rev. Gayle Wensley. Shared Memories were given by Teresa Partyka. Music Ministry: Hymn: 鈥淎mazing Grace.鈥� Pallbearers were Dennis Wawryk, Morris Woytiuk, Delbert Miller,Nick Partyka, John Partyka & Michael Partyka. Memorial Donations are requested to Hafford Special Care Centre, Oasis Personal Care Home or to the Donors Choice. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service.
