FRANK VICTOR WOYTOWICH

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FRANK VICTOR WOYTOWICH OCTOBER 9, 1921 - APRIL 20, 2001 Peacefully, on April 20, 2001 at the Betel Home in Gimli, Frank was released from his pain and suffering into the arms of our Lord. Frank was born and raised in the R.M. of Gimli and married Olga in April of 1941. Frank was a very hard working man and took on many different occupations in order to pioneer his homestead. Frank laboured as a fisherman on Lake Winnipeg, mixed farming, logging camp in the Pinefalls area, steam engineer at C.F.B. Gimli and until his retirement, a dairy producer with his son Edward and his sons. Franks desire to help in the growth of his family made him an active participant as school trustee for the Willow Creek School Division, one of the originators for the formation of Willow-Minerva 4H Club, committee member of Gimli Community Hall and Sts. Cyril & Methodus Church, a political advocate and supporter of the community he helped prepare for future generations. Frank is predeceased by his wife Olga, daughter-in-law Adeline, great-granddaughter Jessica and granddaughter Jennifer. Left to cherish his memory are his six children, Faye (Norman), Marion (Valerie), Edward (Shirley), Karl (Kathy), Patricia (Wayne) and Evelyn (Leslie). 12 grandchildren, Andy (Stacie), Anna (Kevin), Darren (Liz), Greg (Heather), Kenneth, David (Stacey), Barry (Kristy), Kelly (Brett), Krista (Neil), Karen, Erin, Jamie and 10 great-grandchildren. He also leaves his surviving two sisters, Molly Sorenson of Winnipeg and Kay Rojeski of Gimli. His favourite niece Helen (Jerry) Drochowski of Chicago, Ill., will also mourn his passing. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, April 24, at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Michaels Roman Catholic Church, Gimli, with Father Jose Cabral officiating. Interment to follow in the Sts. Cyril & Methodus Cemetery. Pallbearers are, Anton Biluk, Mike Klochko, Michael Michaluk, Norman Kowalchuk, Wayne Isfeld and Leslie Johanson. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made in Franks memory to, Sts. Cyril & Methodus Church Restoration, in care of Box 92, Gimli, MB R0C 1B0, or a charity of your choice. The family would like to thank the caring staff of Betel Home in Gimli and Dr. Chapnick. FATHER Who worked so hard and saved so long For what we have today; And anytime would sacrifice, His chance to rest or play. Who always saw his children have, The things he did without; And gave so much, unselfishly For thats what loves about. Who sought no honours, no rewards, For all that he had done; Except to raise a family, The very finest one. Though we cannot evaluate Our dad, his love, his worth, To us hell always be "just Dad"; The greatest guy on earth. Rest in Peace. You will always be missed. Gilbart Funeral Home, Gimli in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 23, 2001