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- Bill Beyko Obituary
BEYKO – William “Bill” Beyko of Yorkton and formerly of the Rhein District passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at the Yorkton & District Nursing home. He was 93 years of age. Bill was born on the family farm in the Rhein District on Wednesday October 1, 1930 the second child of six born to Peter and Annie (nee Manchuk) Beyko. He attended the Vionne School but his schooling was cut short due to his father becoming ill and the need for someone to look after the farm. He began farming with horses and continued to do so until tractors became affordable. Bill prospered due to his strong work ethic, his desire to succeed, and his ability to be a “Jack of All Trades”. He would tackle any job by learning the skills necessary to complete the job and would help anybody with anything such as welding, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, carpentry, and even autobody work as he worked in winter for Western Autobody Shop in Kamsack. In 1960, Bill was united in Holy Matrimony to Theresa Lozinski and they were blessed with three children, Peter, Michelle, and Glenn. Bill was a dedicated father and a good provider to his children. There was many good times spent at the family cabin at Sunnyside Beach. Bill taught his boys many skills such as farming, mechanics, autobody, welding, and carpentry to name a few. Bill’s passion was travelling on holidays and he also loved to attend auction sales and pawn shops, both of which he must have attended thousands of, and distance was never an issue. He loved to chase “the deal” and to buy and sell. He had a skill to build grain trucks for resale and later older vehicles became his hobby. He loved to travel to swap meets, finding parts, and meeting people. In the early 1990’s Bill moved to Yorkton which left the sons to take over the running of the farm, but he always offered help when he was able. Bill loved the farm and always would drive out, almost on a daily basis to check on what the “boys” were working on and what they were up to. In his elderly years he didn’t give up his passion for travel as he loved the mountains, attending many dance and music festivals, picking cherries in BC, and going on numerous cruises. Bill is predeceased by his parents, Peter and Annie; his sisters, Stella, Rose, and Helen; his brother, John; and his son, Glenn. He leaves to celebrate his life, Theresa; his son, Peter (Darlene Paradis); his daughter, Michelle (Tom) Scott; his daughter-in-law, Irina; his grandchildren, Tyson, Madison, Austin, and Daniel; and numerous extended family and friends. Prayers were held on Thursday November 30, 2023 at 7:00 P.M. from St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church with the Rosary being prayed prior to the service beginning at 6:30 P.M. The Requiem Divine Liturgy was celebrated on Friday December 1, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. from St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church with Reverend Father Basil Malowany serving as the Celebrant with Mr. Lorne Stechyshyn serving as the Cantor and accompanied by the St. Mary’s Funeral Choir. The Crossbearer was Madison Beyko and the Epistle Lesson was read by Jason Kopan. The interment followed in the Yorkton City Cemetery with Tyson Beyko, Austin Beyko, Ernie Bodnarek, Charles Strutynski, Robert Herman, and Ian Bugera serving as the Pallbearers. Kopan’s Funeral Service is honoured to have been entrusted with funeral arrangements. www.kopans.online 306-783-0099
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