Obituary of Melvin Schurek

Melvin Harvey Schurek of Camrose, formerly of the Big Hay Lake area, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2015 at the age of 71 years. Melvin Harvey Schurek of Camrose, formerly of the Big Hay Lake area, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2015 at the age of 71 years. For many years Melvin was employed in the retail grocery industry. In later years, he enjoyed doing handyman work and yard maintenance for the Moussa Group, until his retirement at age 63. Melvin had an abiding love of sports. Over the years, he played hockey, slow-pitch and bowling. He loved to dance, play cribbage and was an avid gardener. His pride and joy was the apple tree which grew in his back yard. Left to cherish his memory are his brother Jerry Schurek (Gloria Baker) of Wetaskiwin; and sisters Jean Podriske of Sylvan Lake; Shirley Kele Rae of Nanoose Bay, BC; Betty (Louis) de Beaudrap of Stettler; and Fay (Irvin) Badry of Pendryl; uncle Sam Schurek of Thorsby; aunt Olive Schurek of Edmonton; and numerous nieces and nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews; Melvin's special friend, Josie Scherrens and her children Larry (Darlene) Markovich, Ron (Wendy) Markovich, Michele (Bruce) Tibbo, and Darcy (Tracy) Markovich; and grandchildren and great-grandchildren who lovingly referred to him as "Grandpa Mel". Melvin was predeceased by his parents Jack and Anne; aunts and uncles. A Funeral Service was held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, April 2, 2015 from the Burgar Memorial Chapel with Rev. Terry Cook officiating. Interment has taken place in the Camrose Cemetery. If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to the Salvation Army Wetaskiwin, the Cross Cancer Institute, or to S.T.A.R.S.