GEORGE WOLOSUK

1932 - 2010

George Wolosuk, beloved husband of the late Teddy Wolosuk of Vauxhall, passed away in Phoenix on Thursday, March 4, 2010 at the age of 77 years.
George is survived by his children Joanne (Bill) Krampl of Lethbridge, Patti (Tom) Emelson of Enchant, Jim (Sandy) Wolosuk of Vauxhall and Barb (Dave) Van Hell of Picture Butte; grandchildren Adele and Blaine Emelson, Joseph (Dany) Emelson and their children Berkley and Sutten; Darren Emelson (Sarah Stokes); Marissa, Michael and Michelle Van Hell. He is also survived by his siblings Harry (Joyce) Wolosuk, Mary (John) Haugen and Nick Wolosuk as well as numerous other relatives.
He was predeceased by his parents Wasel and Glicheria Wolosuk; wife Teddy; grandsons Kevin and Greg Emelson; sister Ann Jensen; brother-in-law Howard Jensen.
George was born June 1, 1932 on the family farm near Vauxhall. This is where he was raised and spent most of his life. George attended Northslope school until grade six at which time he went to school in Vauxhall. Following graduation George went to Olds College for two years and received a diploma in agriculture. He married the love of his life Teddy Kress on April 4, 1956. George remained in Vauxhall until 2002 when he moved to Lethbridge. Although he wasn’t living on the farm anymore he continued to be involved, even running the combine up until 2009
when health prevented him. George enjoyed dancing, jamming, playing cards, travelling and tinkering with automobiles. He was especially fond of his Lincoln and he felt anything else was just a box wagon. George loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren, especially branding with them. He will be remembered for his “Berkley Bait” a.k.a smarties. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus as well as the Vauxhall Legion. In more recent years George was involved the the Lethbridge Senior Citizen’s Organization where he was involved with floor curling and the Reveller’s. George could always be found between the hours of 12:30 P.M. and 3:30 P.M at the Park Place Mall, with his coffee buddies solving the world’s problems. George will be forever loved and missed by his family and friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 324 - 2 Avenue North, Vauxhall on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 7:00 P.M.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, 5009 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 10:30 A.M. Burial to follow at the Enchant Cemetery.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in George’s name may be made directly to the Renal Unit of the Chinook Regional Hospital, 960 - 19 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 1W5.