John Andrew Pavka, second son to Steve and Antonia Pavka was born on July 25, 1937. They lived on a farm in the Birch Lake District where John went to school. As a child John loved drawing and painting. You would find pictures on every spare piece of paper he could find. Later John painted with oils and watercolors. Many of his nature pictures adorned the walls of his home. John was an avid 4-H member and leader for many years. John married Irene Osell and they had one daughter, Lynda. John worked at the Experimental Farm on the University of Saskatchewan campus the first year he was married. Then he returned to the family farm. After a few years of farming they sold and moved to Glaslyn where John worked at the lumber mill. John’s first passion was hunting and fishing and his second passion was talking about hunting and fishing. He loved telling stories with his Birch Lake hunting buddies, his brother, Steve and his nephews, Don and Ian. John loved family gatherings and visiting with friends. He found his dream job working at Turtle lake Lodge and later at the Battlefords Provincial Park. What could be better than working outside and visiting with new people every day? John moved his family to North Battleford where it continued to grow and change. They opened their home to foster children, Michael and Vinny, adopted a boy, Chris, and welcomed their grandchild, Reuben. It was a busy household. John is described as outgoing, kind, generous and positive thinking even though his life was not without challenges. He struggled with hip and knee problems that limited his mobility, but not so much that he couldn’t find a way to hunt and fish. He lost his wife, Irene, his son Chris, and his daughter, Lynda, but he continued to approach life in a positive way. John loved to go on road trips to discover new fishing holes and he loved going to Saskatoon for Folkfest. John married his second wife, Marilyn in 2010 and they lived at River Heights Lodge in North Battleford, where John was very involved in the social activities of the community. Lastly, he moved to Davidson Manor. John passed away in Battlefords Union Hospital on May 28, 2021. He will be sadly missed by his wife Marilyn, his grandson Reuben, his nieces Sheila and Eileen, and nephews Don and Ian, other family members and many friends. Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. from ‘The Garden Chapel’ – 1332 – 100th Street, North Battleford, SK., with Rev. Dexter van Dyke officiating. Covid Restrictions will be followed.  Memorial Donations are requested to that of the Donors Choice. Condolences can be sent to www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca  Arrangements have been entrusted to Robert MacKay of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium (306-446-4200).

• Date : 2021-05-28
• Location : North Battleford, SK