William Boychuk

WILLIAM BOYCHUK, beloved husband of Pauline Boychuk, passed away in Lethbridge on Friday, December 30, 2011 at the age of 86 years. Besides Pauline, his loving wife of 61 years, he is remembered by his sons Garry, Dennis (Dorthe), Gregory (Charlotte), Larry (Cathie), nine grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Charlie & Helen, brothers Mike, John and Alex, and daughter-in-law Pam. Bill was raised in the river valley under "the shadow of the high level bridge". His family peddled vegetables throughout Lethbridge for numerous years. Dad and his brothers attended Galbraith School, making the long trek from the river bottom. As a young man, Bill worked in many Lethbridge area coal mines of which No. 8 was the last. After the mine closed he worked for Canadian Western Natural Gas for 35 years starting as Labourer and advancing to Foreman/Superintendant, overseeing new field work, out of town. While at the Gas Company and until his passing, Bill and Polly farmed outside Lethbridge. They also managed a dry landfill for 17 years. Bill loved to tell stories and jokes if you had a cup to be filled and the time to listen. Prayers will be said on Wednesday evening, January 4 at 7:00 p.m. at the church. The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, January 5, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Ss. Peter & Paul Ukranian Greek Catholic Parish, 12B St. & 7 Avenue North, Lethbridge, with Rev. Gary Sedgwick, Celebrant. Interment in the Archmount Cemetery, Lethbridge. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of one's choice.

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