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KENNETH MORIS WASYWICH
Born: May 26, 1942
Date of Passing: Jan 09, 2025
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryKENNETH MORIS WASYWICH
Kenneth Moris Wasywich died, January 9, 2025, peacefully in the care of Dr. M. Bruneau and staff at the Pinawa Hospital, Palliative Care.
Ken was born May 26, 1942, Smokey Lake, Alberta; to mother Mary Zetaruk. Mary and Ken moved to Edmonton when Mary married Nick Wasywich and they both took on the Wasywich name and joined sisters, Maryanne and Lillian. Later came sister Doreen and brothers, Doug and Warren.
Ken attended Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, Materials Science. Upon graduation, he was recruited by AECL Pinawa Research Establishment at Pinawa, Manitoba. A very fulfilling lifelong career doing research and in his final years of this career travelling around the world to many International Atomic Energy Commission conferences presenting his many research papers.
Ken’s true passion was working outdoors growing alfalfa seed crops and leafcutter bee pollenating crops for himself and others. Later in life his winters were spent being a helper for his good friend Allan Burchanski cutting pulpwood for Pine Falls Paper Mill and in the summers being Allan’s helper road building and lagoon projects.
Ken worked hard and enjoyed the simple things in life. Always full of mischief; the good kind.
Ken is survived by wife Vivian; son Jason; daughter Christina and son-in-law Christoper Goudy and beloved grandchildren, Timothy, Samuel, and Sophia; sisters, Maryanne Thomas, Grace Sendan; brothers, Doug Wasywich and Aran Sendan; sister-in-law Janice and John Challis; sister-in-law Cheryl and Steve Marten; and many nieces and nephews.
Our deep appreciation and gratitude to Beausejour Paramedics, Selkirk Emergency and Dr. Dwayne, Dr. M. Bruneau and all staff at Pinawa Hospital Palliative Care.
Immediate cremation will take place by Sobering Funeral Chapel and Crematorium, Beausejour.
Ken’s wishes are no funeral, no fuss, keep it simple. We will carry out his wishes respectfully and with love. Vivian, Jason and Christina.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 11, 2025
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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I am sorry to hear about your loss. Ken was a great man! I will always cherish the memories of Ken and Viv taking care of me and spending time with me when I was young. He will be missed greatly. - Posted by: Thor Balness (Family friend and my childhood babysitter) on: Jan 13, 2025
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My condolences to the family. I worked closely with Ken for over ten years and always enjoyed talking to and collaborating with him. He had a good sense of humour and everyone enjoyed working with him. - Posted by: Lawrence Johnson (Friend and colleague) on: Jan 13, 2025
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Dear Vivian, Jason. and Chrisrina and family I am so sorry to hear of Ken's passing. You are all in my thoughts. So many memories over the years. Love, Netta. - Posted by: Netta Balness (Friend) on: Jan 11, 2025
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Dear Vivian & Family: We are so sorry for the loss of your precious Ken. We will remember him as a person with a twinkle in his eye and a big smile for everyone. It was a privilege to know Ken. With respect (and hugs), Barb and Carl Sabanski. - Posted by: Barbara and Carl Sabanski (Friends) on: Jan 11, 2025