KATHERINE CZYRAK (GOWRYLUK )

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KATHERINE CZYRAK (nee GOWRYLUK ) On December 9, 2014, at her residence in East Selkirk, Manitoba, Katherine passed away with her son at her side. She is survived by her son Joseph; daughters, Joy (Bob), Ruth (Gord), and Lillian (Mike); her sister Lil Russell and her grandchildren Robert, Stefanie, Laura, Kevin and Ryan. She was predeceased by her husband John; her grandson Michael Howard; five brothers, Mike, Bill, Steve, George and Jake and one sister Elizabeth. Katherine was born in Kirkness, Manitoba on January 30, 1920, and married John Czyrak on July 22, 1944. Katherine was a devoted wife helping her family to build a successful farm along with their son Joseph and she particularly enjoyed her garden. Katherine had a great love for the Bible and it's prophecies and looked forward to the soon coming Kingdom of Christ with the promise of the resurrection and Kingdom blessings. She often sang "till I reach the golden strand, just beyond the river." In the last years Katherine was faithfully supported and provided for by her son Joseph and her daughters, and by Rita, Jean from her congregation, and Kathy and many devoted caregivers. The family would like to thank all of them individually for their love and care for Katherine. The funeral will be held on Saturday, December 13 at the Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk, Manitoba with viewing at 10:00 a.m. and the service with David Hrechuk officiating at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in the Ashfield Cemetery. In accordance with Katherine's wishes, flowers are gratefully declined. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements. www.gilbartfuneralhome.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 12, 2014