Mr. Donald Tokaryk
Posted Jan 8, 2025 | 10:07 AM
Surrounded by family, Donald (Don) Andrew Tokaryk, of North Battleford Sask. passed away December 27, 2024 at the Hafford Special Care Home.
Don was predeceased by his parents Andy and Anne Tokaryk. He is survived by his sister Lorna (John) Semko, brother Dennis, children Andrew (Leah) Tokaryk, Heather (Ben) O’Neill, their mother Dawne Fowler, grandchildren Jak Tokaryk, Spencer O’Neill, Rook Tokaryk, Carver O’Neill, and nieces Dalyce Semko (Eva & Luca), and Kristy Charlton (Jamie) (Raeya, Jasper, Jersey and Jewel).
Don was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. He attended school in Hafford and went on to become a Lab and X-ray Consultant. He completed his working career as a Journeyman Autobody Technician, a field that held his passion.
Don was a Master Mason and dedicated most of his adult life to the Masonic Organization and Eastern Star. He was a long time member of Ionic Lodge 31 of North Battleford and and the Ionic Lodge 100 in Biggar, Saskatchewan.
Don was an avid outdoors man spending countless hours fishing, hunting and camping. His favourite refuge was in his garage tinkering and restoring many project vehicles.
Don became a proud grandfather, aka Gido, in 2004. Gido adored his family, especially his grandchildren. With Gido they experienced the joys of fishing and the importance of hunter safety. There were many early morning fishing trips with sandwiches packed and fish fries to follow. He was ready and eager to babysit at a moment’s notice enjoying the time building Lego and playing games. Gido always made sure holidays were special for everyone. He would show up the night before to hide Easter eggs and would be there early Christmas morning to watch the kids open their gifts.
Gido was always there to help our family, no matter the project, and to lend an ear or offer advice. His generosity and presence were a constant in our lives and he will be dearly missed forever.
As per Don’s wishes, there will be a cremation with a Celebration of Life to be announced at a later date.
Condolences for the family can be made at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca Arrangements have been entrusted to Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium.
- Date : 2025-01-08
- Location : Hafford, SK