EDWARD TONY DOWHANIUK
March 7, 1920 - May 26, 2013
It is with sadness and sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of our father Edward on May 26, 2013 at the age of 93. His family was by his side.
Ed was predeceased by his wife Rose in 2003, parents Maria and Wasyil, sisters Emelia, Lena, Rose, Pauline, Eva and brothers Paul, Michael and Joseph.
He is survived by his daughters Andrea Golberg, Debra Golabek (Vince), sons Brian and Terry, grandchildren Jennifer Golberg (Peter McAdam), Tanis Fleming (James), great-grandchildren Finnegan, Ocean, Ethan, Isabel, his only surviving sibling Sophie Smith, niece Gladys Olson, nephew Robert Leonard and numerous friends and relatives.
Ed was born on a homestead in Flat Lake, Alberta, the 7th of ten brothers and sisters. During World War II, Ed served with the Canadian Armed Forces stationed in the United Kingdom. At the end of the War, he made his way to Kamloops and began his career as a Fireman with the Canadian National Railway. He was promoted to Locomotive Engineer and saw the transition from the steam to the diesel era. After 36 years of service he retired in 1982. Ed enjoyed his job, seeing Nature's ever-changing landscape roll by on every tour.
Shortly after his arrival in Kamloops, Ed met Rosina Corea and they married on October 29, 1952. They built their home on the corner of 13th and Columbia Street where they raised their family.
Ed had a number of passions in his life. He spent many hours nurturing his large garden and took great pride in providing his family with season after season of fresh vegetables. Ed's many carpentry projects around the home displayed real ingenuity. He enjoyed listening to big band music and was an avid boxing and soccer fan. Golf also gave him great pleasure. At the age of 40, he discovered his real passion which was downhill skiing. On the ski hill, he was known as "Fast Eddy" by all and was a member of the "Italian Ski Team". His outgoing and friendly manner fostered many friendships on the mountain.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dad's initial caregivers Bonnie Tindall, Shirley Redden and Sharon McFeeters, and to the Kamloops Seniors Village staff for their kind and attentive care over the past 6 years.
Prayers will be recited at Sacred Heart Cathedral on Monday, June 3rd at 7:00 p.m. Father Paul Simms will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart Cathedral on Tuesday, June 4th at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery.
Should friends desire, donations may be made in his memory to the Alzheimer's Society, Central Interior, Box 277 Stn. M, Kamloops, BC, V2C 5K6.