Alice Solomon, resident of St. Paul Lutheran Home in Melville passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2016. She was 81 years of age. Alice Luvia Solomon - Kozak was born on August 5, 1934 at home on the family farm in the Jedburgh district of Saskatchewan; a daughter of John and Pearl (nee Blazieko) Domshy. Alice met Mike Kozak at a country dance. They courted for a short time and were married on November 11, 1951. She moved to the Insinger district with Mike to the family home were they lived with Mike's parents until their passing. Mike and Alice stayed on the farm and welcomed the birth of all three of their sons: Barry, Nestor and Linus. They then moved to Jedburgh where Mike was a grain buyer and Alice stayed home to raise their family. After a few years in Jedburgh Kim was born. Alice was an active part of the Jedburgh Good Deed Club, as well an avid curler. In 1974 they moved to Hafford, SK where Mike was a grain buyer and Alice was active in the Ukrainian dance club, the Skating Club as well as the Woman's Club making perogies and catering. In 1978, Alice and Mike moved back to the family farm for a short time before moving to Grayson, SK the next spring. Mike bought grain there and Alice was active in the community with curling, cooking and delivering Meals On Wheels. Alice remained in Grayson for another year after the passing of Mike. She then moved back to Theodore, SK where she lived until 1989. She married her second husband Peter Solomon. She moved to Rorketon, MB. They lived on the farm where they were active with the church and always busy with card games. Alice lost Peter in 1991. She remained in Manitoba until 2002. Moving back to Theodore, she lived in her own home until 2004 when she moved into Southview Manor in Theodore until she became ill in November of 2015. Alice was in the Melville Hospital until early December, then stayed in the Canora Gateway Lodge and then back to St. Paul's in Melville where she resided until her passing. Alice was predeceased by her parents, her husbands Mike Kozak and Peter Solomon; her son, Nestor and grandson, Wayne; her brothers, Marvin and Orest 'Slim'. She will be sadly missed by her three children, sons Barry (Connie) and Linus; daughter, Kim (Mervin); grandchildren, David, Lee, Keith (Brandy) Jennifer (Lindsey), Amanda (Sean), Tessa, Kathleen; great grandchildren Aidyn, Xander, Suri, Johnna, Jenisey, Abby, Erika, Jacob, Haili; brothers Walter, Edward (Aurdith), Dennis (Karen), sister Pat (Ron), sister in laws Shirley and Carrol; as well as her nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends. A visitation for family and friends was held on Tuesday evening, February 9, 2016 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre. The cremation followed the visitation. The funeral service was held on Wednesday morning, February 10, 2016 from the Family Centre with Rev. Karen Kuzek of the United Church of Canada officiating. Alice's daughter Kim gave the eulogy and was also the urn bearer. Pianist Amanda Buhler led the congregation in the singing of the hymns, 'In the Garden' and 'Amazing Grace.' The interment followed in the Theodore Town Cemetery followed by a memorial luncheon at the Theodore Recreation Complex. Memorials can be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or to the Canadian Cancer Society. Condolences may be left at baileysfuneralhome.com.
