Stasiuk, Teodora (Doris) 1925 ~ 2006 The gates of heaven have been opened and its pathways lined with roses as the angels and saints welcome His faithful and good servant, Doris, into everlasting life. After a four-day battle with unexpected complications following open heart surgery, our wife, mom, grandma and great-grandma and dear friend has left this earth to reap her rewards in paradise. Welcoming her there with tender hugs are: her parents Panko & Katherine Lysyshyn, her two beloved sisters Mary and Anne (Steve) Zazula, her seven big brothers, Eli (Mary), Alec (Mary), Metro, John (Nellie), Peter, James, and Jacob, her grandson Brett McNeely and her infant son, Lawrence. Missing her with sorrow-filled hearts but joyous spirits are: George, her loving husband of 60 years; her children Vivian (Syd) Barrie, Mel Stasiuk (Kathy Moore), Stuart Stasiuk (Linda McNeely); her grand-children Kelly (Michael) Bond, Christy Barrie, Christopher (Mandi) Stasiuk, and Leah Stasiuk (Karl Smith); and her six great-grandchildren: Matthew, Alora, & Rebecca Bond and Chayse, Eden & Malachi Stasiuk. Also mourning her passing are sisters-in-law Zoria Lysyshyn, Mary Messenger, Nellie Lysyshyn, Kate Lysyshyn, Nellie Romanuk, Kay and Joe Krochak, Minnie Stasiuk, Anne Stasiuk, Nick and Sal Stasiuk, Sylvia and Walter Dubyk, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews, other relatives and many, many friends. <br /><br />Born on the family farm in the district of Ponass Lake, Saskatchewan, Doris was the youngest child in a loving family of 10 children. She grew up on the Lysyshyn homestead. She attended Ponass Lake School for 7 years and then stayed home to help with the large family. Doris spent many happy years enjoying music and worshipping the Lord with her family. Her older brothers and sister doted on her and taught her the ways of the land, including fishing and farming. She married George at the Transfiguration of our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church on June 8th, 1946, and was blessed with three children. In 1957, Doris began her career as a Nurses' Aide at Wadena Composite Hospital. Her caring and compassionate nature carried her through 27.5 years of service to the community of Wadena, Saskatchewan. She was an active and respected member of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Parish, Wadena, Saskatchewan including the CWL and Choir, and Altar Society. A member of the Royal Canadian Legion and President/member of the Social Dance Club, Doris loved to socialize. Her bright smile and fun-loving spirit invited others to relax and enjoy life to the fullest. <br /><br />In 1995, Doris and George moved to Kamloops. Doris enjoyed gardening and landscaping; her yard was always a place of beauty and solace. She loved to fly, and had the opportunity to travel to Alaska and Belgium. Other interests included rock-hounding, animals, sewing and crafting, music, watching figure skating, and in the last twelve years CFL Football. Doris was an amazing cook and no one ever left her home hungry or empty handed. Many thanks to the Doctors and Nurses of Royal Inland Hospital (Trauma and 3W) and the caring, compassionate nursing staff at St. Paul's Hospital, Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit as well as the capable surgical staff. A special thank-you to niece Kay Hankewich, who was a wonderful friend, support and confidant. Also thank-you to Schoening Funeral Service. Prayers will be recited on Wednesday, November 1, 2006 at 5:00 p.m. in the Schoening Funeral Chapel. The Reverend Father Christopher Byrnes will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, November 2, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. in Sacred Heart Cathedral. Donations may be made in Doris' name to CSICU Unit, St. Paul's Hospital, 1081 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1Y6 or Royal Inland Hospital Foundation, 311 Columbia Street, Kamloops, B.C. V2C 2T1. Service arrangements are entrusted to Schoening Funeral Service, 513 Seymour Street, telephone 374-1454. www.schoenings.com Condolences may be emailed to: schoenings@telus.net