Wilfred Elaschuk went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 15, 2014. Wilfred was born July 11, 1947 in Yorkton, SK to James & Jennie Elaschuk. As a child he attended Loyal School which was 2 miles from the farm. As a child he liked to hunt and was a very hard worker in whatever he did. On July 4, 1970 Wilfred married Phyllis Wilcocks. They lived at the farm by Sheho, SK for 3 years and then resided in Springside, SK. They were blessed with three children: Lenora, Lorin & Lyndon. He also was blessed to have five grandchildren: Chelsey, Caleb, Megan, Seth & Broyden. Which he loved very much and cherish the time he had with them. Wilfred enjoyed spending time with his family on special occasions and family trips. Wilfred started his business in 1980. This business was his passion and love. He was very dedicated and a hard worker. He operated his equipment right to the end. When he was on his Cat he would be grinning from ear to ear. Wilfred was predeceased by his parents, aunts, uncles and close friends. Wilfred leaves to celebrate his life and to cherish his memory; wife Phyllis of Theodore, SK, Lenora, Chelsey, Megan, Caleb of Fort SK, AB, Lorin (Danielle) of Theodore SK, and Lyndon (Alana), Seth & Broyden of Edmonton AB, brother Dennis (Valerie) of Wroxton SK, two sisters Leona (Delbert) Currah of Lloydminster SK, Ruth (Dwight) Bornyk of Abbotsford BC, brother in law Aarlon (Brenda) of Yorkton SK and nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends. The funeral service was held on Monday, September 22, 2014 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Velma Henderson officiating. Travis Currah gave a tribute to Wilfred on behalf of the family. Pianist, Amanda Buhler led the congregation in the singing of the hymns 'In the Garden' and 'God Be With You'. Honourary bearers were Carl Zubaty, Cory Henderson, Allen Downes, John Surkan and Jim Melnyk. The interment took place in the Springside Cemetery with Patrick & Travis Currah, Dustin Wilcocks, Allan & Bryan Elaschuk, and Caleb Kriger serving as the casketbearers. Condolences can be left at baileysfuneralhome.com. Memorials were to the Canadian Cancer Society.
