Adam USICK

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USICK: Adam Usick passed away at the Minnedosa Care Home on January 13, 2015 at the age of 91. Adam is survived by his wife Florence, his children Debbie (Bill Andruniak), Donna (Brock Alexander), Brenda (Ron Belisle) and Brent and his wife Mishell. He will be missed by his grandchildren, Sean and Colin Andruniak, Samantha Bourdeau, Ryan Alexander, Chantale, Colette, and Joel Belisle, and Sydney and Dalton Usick. He is also survived by great grandchildren Mia, Gunnar, Colin, Maya, Bridget, Zachary and Cara Madeline, his brother Lawrence Usick and sister Eleanor Mosher as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his twin brother Steve Usick. Adam was born on the family farm north of Basswood on April 16th, 1923 to Mike Usick and Helen Lewandowski. His dad died when Adam and Steve were just 16, so he farmed with his brothers, and cousin Frank for many years. He married Florence Bachewich on October 18th, 1947 when he was 24, and they raised their family on the farm. Adam was always very politically active and was a councillor for the RM of Harrison from 1963 to 1966 and Reeve from 1970-1977. Adam was also active in the Conservative party. In 1976, Adam and Florence left the family farm and built and opened Leisure Inn Hotel in Newdale, which they ran until 1996. At that time, they moved to Minnedosa, and Adam continued his daily treks to the farm to check the crops, mow the grass, work on his many projects and inventions, and check his trapline in the winter. Adam loved the peace and tranquility of the farm. Adam was also very proud of his family, and made many trips to Calgary, Winnipeg, Manitouwadge and Fort McMurray to help out and spend time with his children and grandchildren. The funeral service is at 11:00 am Tuesday, January 20th at the Minnedosa Funeral Chapel, with a luncheon to follow at the Ukrainian Hall. Internment is at 2:30 at the St. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Newdale. Pallbearers are Brock Alexander, Ron Belisle, Bill Andruniak, Wes Usick, Morley Usick and Lyle Usick. The family is grateful to the staff of the Minnedosa Personal Care Home and Dr. Onyshko for the care Adam received. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Sandy Lake Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Museum, Cancer Care Manitoba or a charity of your choosing.

As published in Brandon Sun on Jan 17, 2015