Harry Wolosuk

1923 - 2019

Harry Wolosuk, beloved husband of the late Joyce Wolosuk, passed away in Taber on Monday, December 9, 2019 at the age of 95 years.

 Relatives and friends were invited to meet with the family at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Friday, December 13, 2019 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.

 A private burial service was held at the Vauxhall Cemetery prior to the funeral service.

 The Funeral Service was held at the Vauxhall Mennonite Brethren Church, 320 - 9 Street North, Vauxhall on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Aldeen McKay officiating.

 Harry is survived by Doug (Dolores) Wolosuk of Vauxhall and their children Kris (Carla)and Jamie (Aaron Mack); John (Deb) Wolosuk of Vauxhall and their children Nicole, Julia (Keith McDonald) and Ami (Tyler Kinniburgh); Sylvia Bosch and her children Serena and Bobb. He is also survived by his grandsons Mark (Heidi) Snell and Tim Snell (Miryah Scott) and twenty one great grandchildren; son-in-law Gerry Snell; sister Mary (John) Haugen and brother-in-law Jack (Donna) Dayton as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

 He was predeceased by his wife, the love of his life, Joyce Wolosuk; his parents Wasel and Glicheria Wolosuk; daughter Carol Snell; son-in-law Andrew Bosch; sister Ann (Howard) Jensen and brothers George (Teddy) Wolosuk and Nick (Isobelle) Wolosuk.

 Harry was born on December 30, 1923 in Coalhurst to parents Wasel and Glicheria Wolosuk. He was the first born of their children and as a result he took on a good deal of responsibility as he grew older. In 1927 they moved to the farm in Vauxhall which became their homestead and to this day is home to the fifth generation of Wolosuk Farmers. 

 In 1949 Harry married his sweetheart Joyce Dayton and they were blessed with four children.

 Dad was a dedicated farmer who passed his love of the land and his work ethic on to his family, so much so that one of his great grandchildren said at a very early age "Grampa why does dirt smell so good?"

 Harry took on the financial responsibility at a very young age, helping his dad for many years to the extent that until he lost his license at ninety two, he was still responsible for all his finances.

 Harry and Joyce spent many winters down south in Arizona enjoying the weather, golfing and making many friends. As a result even the grandchildren have spent time with them in Phoenix and are carrying on the tradition.

 Dad had a great sense of humor and liked to tease, even in his later years he kept people amused with his antics. We will all miss him dearly but know that he is at peace.