John Sejevick
January 12, 1926 - November 21, 2016

The death of John Sejevick of Watson SK occurred at Humboldt District Hospital, Humboldt, SK on Monday, November 21, 2016.  He was 90 years of age.  John was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on January 12, 1926 to Michael and Sophia (nee Andrusishyn) Sejevick.  He took his schooling there and then at 16 moved to Hamilton, Ontario to work in the war industries and also attend night school.  John enlisted in the army in Toronto in September 1944.  He was stationed at Camp Borden for infantry support and also at Meaford, Woodstock, and Barriefield for wireless operations.  He finished his training in May 1945 and was discharged in 1946.  In 1949 he married Mary Woychowski and took up farming in the Watson area.  Through the years he was active with Trinity United Church,  Cubs as a leader, the Legion, New Horizons, Pastoral Care, Library Board, Crop Insurance, taught  Agriculture Classes at Wascana and served with several other organizations.  He was a member of the Watson Branch #272 of the Royal Canadian Legion for over 50 years of which he was very involved, holding all branch offices, including deputy zone commander in past years. A few years ago he became a lifetime member.  He took great pleasure in his woodwork, painting, gardening, travelling, playing crib and visiting with family and friends.  He was an avid reader and loved discussing  and debating any subject.  His greatest pleasure in life was his family especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, he also had a  special kinship with his nephews, nieces and cousin.   He will be greatly missed by all.  John is lovingly remembered by his wife of 67 years,  Mary (nee Woychowski) Sejevick,  their four children and their families, Pat Behiel and her family, Michael,  Sean and his children, Hannah and Wyatt, Aaron (Corinne) and their children, Aiden, Keaton and Miranda; Gerald (Valerie) and family, Jason (Michelle) and Michelle’s son Zachary, Colyn (Jewelie) and children, Jadyn and Tristan, Ian and Adrian (Linda); Lynn and family Nick, Andrea ( Paul) and their son Vincent, and Paul’s son Kris;  Rose-Anne (Patrick) Sander and family, Jon, Andrew (Samantha), Joe (Jan), Brad (Melissa) and their daughter Olivia, and Chris (Kristin).  He is also survived by his brother Adam (Betty) and numerous nephews and nieces and a cousin in England.  John was predeceased by his parents Michael and Sophia (nee Andrusishyn) Sejevick; his sisters: Olga Lychak and Rose MacNair; his brother Tom Sejevick; his nephew Greg Sedgwick;  brothers-in-law: Phil Lychak, Evan MacNair and Stan Pesowski; and sisters-in-law:  Joan Sejevick and Ann Pesowski.  A Funeral Service was held at Trinity United Church in Watson SK on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. officiated by Rev. Al Hingley.  Others taking part were:  Andrea Sejevick and Kristin Sander, scripture readers; Michael Behiel, eulogist; Sherri Biemans and Debbie Biemans, memorial table attendants.  Music ministry was provided by organist Laurie Sproule.  An honor guard was formed by members of the Royal Canadian Legion branches from Watson, Quill Lake, Naicam, and Humboldt.  Honorary Pallbearers were all of John’s grandchildren.  Urnbearers were Tristan Sejevick and Colyn Sejevick.  Interment will take place at a later date.  Memorial  donations can be directed to the Trinity United Church Fund in Watson, SK.   

This Notice Is Courtesy Of
Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel - Humboldt, Saskatchewan
(306-682-4114)