Obituary of Mary Jane Melnychuk

Mary J. Melnychuk was born on October 1st, 1928 in Brooksby, SK to Mike and Anna Tkachuk.  Mary passed away October 27th, 2017.

Mary was 1 of 12 children born in her family (6 brothers and 6 sisters).  She is survived by her sisters Natalie, Gertrude, Hilda, and her brother Ray.

October 8, 1948, Mary married Metro John Melnychuk and together they raised 4 children; (3 daughters and 1 son).  Mary resided in Nipawin until the age of 50, at that time she expanded her horizons by moving to Grande Cache, phenomenal bookkeeper and an outstanding member of the community until the age of 70.  Yearning for her home, Nipawin, she moved back and lived out her remaining years here.

Amongst telling various beloved stories, Mary had an infectious sense of humor.  She was always there for you, regardless of flaws you may possess, she would always lend an ear, offer a shoulder for your tears, had a heart of pure gold, and always had great advice.

Her favorite hobbies were knitting, gardening, and tapping her toes to her favorite classics.  Mary always had a pristine home and instilled these traits in all of her children.

Our beloved, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and Great Great-grandmother was our Rock, and also held the first place, prize for the best perogies, cabbage rolls, and borscht.

Mary has been a grandmother of 11, a great-grandmother of 14 and a great-great-grandmother of 1.  She devoted her life to her children and grandchildren.  She had a special love for her nephew Leonard and sister Helen, that was very dear to her.

Mary is predeceased by her husband Metro Melnychuk who died in 1999, her parents Michael and Anna Tkachuk, her 5 brothers and two sisters.

She is survived by her children: Judy (Vern) Karle, Donelda (Brent) Shuya, Patricia (Dale) Clarke, and Metro (Mitch) Melnychuk.  Her grandchildren: Kevin (Samantha) Karle, Travis (Carita) Karle, Shawn (Rachel) Karle, Jolene Karle), Lyndon (Melanie) Shuya, Daysha Shuya, Natasha (Jason) Brown, Jason Verstraten, April (Keenan) Bettis, Melissa Melnychuk and Justin Melnychuk.  Great grandchildren: Sabrina Karle, Spencer Karle, Konner Karle, Walker Karle, Kiana Karle, Jordan Karle, Emma Karle, Dominyk and Remy Shuya, Damon Verstraten, John Jayden Brown, Brieanna Brown, Kooper Bettis.  Great-great-grandson Oliver.