GEORGE TKACHUK July 20th 1918 - December 23rd 2008 On July 20, 1918 George Tkachuk was born of immigrant parents Onufrey and Dora, on a farm near Hafford, Saskatchewan. He was the fourth of six children. After the accidental death of his father, George took on the responsibility for both the family farm and his two younger siblings - he was seventeen. At the beginning of the World War II he joined the army and trained in Regina and Calgary. Being the sole bread winner; he was sent home to manage the family farm and was honorably discharged in 1943. He farmed near Hafford and married Pauline Berezowski, his wife of 61 years. George managed grain elevators in Redberry, Alvena, Carpenter and Weirdale for the Searle Grain Company until 1956. He started a 4H-Club in Weirdale and taught young men how to grow cereal grains. His wife Pauline taught home making to young women. They had two children; David, now a member of The Senate of Canada and Darlene, who had a career in retail until her battle with cancer and her untimely passing in 2004. In 1956 George purchased a General Store and bulk petroleum dealership in Weirdale. He ran a successful business until its sale in 1971 when he obtained a position with the Prince Albert Pulp Mill. After 12 years of service he retired in 1983. As a member of the St. George's chapter of the Knights of Columbus he served as Secretary Treasurer and held the honor of "Knight of the Year" three times along with "Knight of the Month" on numerous occasions. He and his wife Pauline also received the Knights of Columbus "Family of the Year" award. George was also a dedicated fundraiser and volunteer for the Cancer Society, the Lions Club, and the Special Olympics. George enjoyed staying physically fit; curling, walking, landscaping and living life to the fullest, never wasting a day. His good humor, giving heart and kindness will be truly missed. George was predeceased by his beloved wife Pauline and loving daughter Darlene, both in 2004; his parents Onufrey and Dora; brother Bill (Ann) Tkachuk; his sisters, Anna (John) Michalenko and Pauline Sadler. George and Pauline are survived by their son David (Sharon) Tkachuk; son-in law Larry Lubyk; grandchildren Jeff (Iris Lewis) and Jason Lubyk, Brad Tkachuk, Teri (Joel) Tkachuk-Benedetti; great-grandson Brady Benedetti; sister Mary Zaichkowsky; brother Louis Tkachuk; and numerous in-laws, nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the staff and volunteers at the Saskatoon Convalescent home for their kind and loving care for George over the past year. In Prince Albert, Saskatchewan at St. Georges Ukrainian Catholic Church 752-14th Street West a prayer service will be held on Monday, December 29th at 7:30pm and the Funeral Divine Liturgy will be celebrated on Tuesday, December 30th at 10:00am. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. George's Ukrainian Catholic Church or the Canadian Cancer Society. Arrangements entrusted to Hawryluk Funeral Home. 922-6611.