02
Jul 2006 Vernon Morning Star Vernon, BC - Stephan Michael Franchuk
May 22nd, 1946 to July 2nd, 2006
Steve
was born in Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Kenora in
1946. He lived with his parents Bill and Jean in Sioux Narrows
through his teenage years where he attended the Sioux Narrows
Public School and later Father Moss School. Steve worked for
his parents at their Tourist camp in Sioux Narrows until he moved
to Kenora where he gained employment with Canada Post. He was
a familiar face to many as he went about his mail delivery route.
In 1975 Steve decided to broaden his horizons and headed west
where he soon started working for the CPR. Although he tried
other occupations on several occasions, Steve spent the majority
of the last 30 years working for the CPR on the Steel gang and
track maintenance, much of it in the western provinces. He lived
in Vernon, British Columbia for several years and then found
that he liked Victoria - he spent his last years living there
when he was not working out of town with CPR. Although he lived
in British Columbia and worked many years in the west, Steve
always returned home to Sioux Narrows each year to visit his
Parents, Brother and friends.
Steve was predeceased by his Grandparents Walter and Nell Louttit
and Sam and Rose Franchuk. He was also predeceased by his Father
Bill in 1989. He leaves to remember him: his Mother Jean and Brother
Bill in Kenora, several cousins and close and long time friend
Carolyn Leach in Vernon, British Columbia; many many friends in
Victoria and Vernon and many employees of the CPR.
Cremation
has taken place, honorary pall bearers at the funeral will
be a group of Steve’s childhood friends.
A funeral service was held at the Sioux Narrows United Church
on August 2nd, 2006 at 2:00 p.m.
Interment will be at Pine Ridge Cemetery in Sioux Narrows.
In lieu of flowers please send a donation to the Salvation Army
in Steve’s memory.
