Obituaries
Dorothy Jean Kusyk
26/08/1952 - 20/01/2021
Obituary For Dorothy Jean Kusyk
It is with heavy hearts we mournfully announce the passing of Dorothy Kusyk on January 20, 2021 at the QEII Hospital. She has eternally been reunited with her husband Nelvert Kusyk.
Dorothy was born in Berwyn, Alberta. She graduated from the Bonnie Doon High School in 1970 and then moved on to graduating from the University of Alberta in Edmonton in 1975 with her Bachelor of Education. Dorothy taught Home Economics from 1975 – 2009 at the Sexsmith Secondary High School. She helped with Grad, Student’s Union, Parent Council, and Parent Booster Club. Dorothy was an active member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #60 and a member since 1978. She was also a volunteer with the Grande Prairie Hospital Auxiliary as President.
Dorothy was a strong, loving, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and will be lovingly remembered by her sons Trent (Kerri), Davin (Alexis), and Rance (Chelsea), her grandkids Derek (Sam), Alyssa, Kali, Serenity, Eliza, and Logan, and her great-grandson Jaxton. Also lovingly remembering her are her siblings Ruth, Bob, Edith, and Art (De’el).
She was predeceased by her husband Nelvert, her parents David and Dorothy Harvie, and her granddaughter Kaitlyn Kusyk.
The family would like to extend a very heartfelt thank you to Dr. Brad Martin and the nursing staff at the QEII hospital on 3N and 5N for their care of our Mom.
Viewing will take place at Bear Creek Funeral Home on Monday, January 25, 2021 from 2pm-4pm, open to friends and family of Dorothy.
A Celebration of Life for Dorothy will take place on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at 1:00pm. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, attendance is by invitation only. A livestream of Dorothy’s service will be available on Bear Creek Funeral Home’s Youtube Channel, link found below.
Care entrusted to Bear Creek Funeral Home 780-830-7742 www.bearcreekfuneral.com.
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What is a funeral?
A funeral is a ceremony for a deceased person prior to burial or cremation. A funeral gives the opportunity for family and friends of the deceased to gather and mourn the passing of their loved one, to share cherished memories and celebrate their life. A funeral is a vital first step to help the bereaved heal after the loss of someone special.
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Why are funerals so expensive?
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