Obituary of Grace Dereniuk
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Grace Alice Dereniuk of Rimbey, Alberta, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2017, at the age of 79 years.
Grace Alice Dereniuk was born in Camrose, Alberta, on October 18th, 1937. Her parents were William Logan and Alda Bilsky, and she was an only child. Growing up, Grace enjoyed figure skating, listening to Elvis, camping, fishing and spending time with her friends. She met her would-be husband, David Thomas Dereniuk, while at a local dance. After several years of dating they would get married on June 24th, 1972.
Once married, they decided to move to Bawlf, Alberta, where they built a house and started their family. The birth of their first child, Sueann Dereniuk, came on December 17th, 1973, and their second child, Dean Dereniuk, on December 28th, 1977. Grace loved being a Mom and her children can attest to the fact that she had "the patience of a saint." Always supportive and encouraging, always wise and kind, she was proud of both her children. Later in life, Grace loved cooking, gardening, listening to Elvis, bingo, shopping, fishing, taking care of her family and a good laugh over coffee with friends. She always sacrificed her needs for the good of her family. Grace will be remembered as a selfless, altruistic wife and mother who always had a smile, even when times were tough. She had a quiet strength. She never complained much and always looked to a better future.
Left to cherish her memory are her children Sueann (Calvin) of Rimbey and Dean (Jamie) of Sylvan Lake; grandchildren Katlynn Hornshaw, Jorgia and Callie Dereniuk. Grace was predeceased by her husband David Dereniuk; grandson Tyler Hornshaw; and parents William and Alda Logan.
A public graveside service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 10, 2017 from the Camrose Valleyview Cemetery with Rev. Bill Harder Officiating.
If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to the S.T.A.R.S. Air Ambulance.
A Memorial Tree was planted for Grace
We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the staff at Burgar Funeral Home Camrose Ltd.
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