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Steven Andrishak
January 7, 1921 - February 25, 2017
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Steven Andrishak of Elk Point passed away Saturday, February 25, 2017 at the age of 96 at Parkview Extended Care.
In addition to one brother, Peter Andrishak, Steve is survived by 3 daughters & two sons, Janice (Dan) Zarowny, Carole (Tom) Rae, Ellen (Dennis) Garnier, John (Sandra) Andrishak & Jim (Michelle) Andrishak; 9 grandchildren, Ian Garnier, Douglas (Janna), Colin (Nathalie), & Ryan (Nichole) Zarowny, Tom & Suzanne Rae, Amanda, Dana & Sarah Andrishak; 9 great-grandchildren, Desiree, Taylor, Owen, Mathew, Ava, Tyler, Evan, Erika & Sadie.
Steve was predeceased by his wife, Doris; grandson, Cody Garnier; 3 sisters, Anne (Steve) Lazoruk, Olga (Max) Fischer & Jean (Angelo) Provenzano; 2 brothers, Fred (Velma) & Mike (Mary); sister-in-law, Joanne; & his parents, William & Mary.
Steven was born at Warspite, Alberta on January 7, 1921, and moved to Elk Point with his family in 1926. He attended school in Elk Point, loved hockey and baseball, and enlisted in the army for several years during WWII. He met and later married Doris Walton, a young nurse at the Elk Point Hospital. In 1945 he purchased the Arnott Dance Hall. It was renovated and became the Arrow Theatre which he operated for 42 years. In his spare time, Steve began collecting (everything from bird's eggs to Fur Trade artifacts) and eventually built the Fort George Museum, which he proudly shared for 50 years. A significant contribution was his work with the Elk Point Historical Society in documenting and publishing several historical reviews of the Elk Point district.
Steve's wish to be cremated has been honoured and a memorial gathering will be held at a later date. If so desired, any donations may be made to the Elk Point Historical Society or Parkview Extended Care, who provided such excellent care for our Dad, c/o 5626 – 51 Street, St. Paul, AB T0A 3A1. To send condolences online, please visit www.gracegardensfuneralchapel.com.
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From: Ellie Peters
Relation: Former colleague of Janice
Janice – my sincere condolences to you and yours. May your beloved Dad / Grandfather Rest In Peace.
The beauty of a memory is that we can hold it in our hearts forever.
Cherish your many memories.
From: Gary/Sharon Algot
Relation: Acquaintance
Our condolences to Steve’s family. Always enjoyed a night out at the movies. Our thoughts are with you at this most distressing time. RIP
From: Sharon & Maurice LaFrance
Relation: Friend
Janice,Dan and extended Family;
Please except our sincere condolence on the passing of Steve. The community has lost an icon that brings fond memories to each and everyone of growing up in Elk Point. As you mourn his passing, feel blessed to be left with so many memories over so,so many years.
From: Norma Lorenson
To Janice, Carol and families,
My sincere condolences to you on the loss of your Father. Losing a parent is never easy, you are in my thoughts, may your special memories bring you comfort and strength in the coming days.
From: jacques& Clarisse proulx
Relation: neighbour and friend
Janice & family we are so sorry for the passing of your father and grandfather.
May he rest in peace.
From: Louise & Laurent DeChamplain
Relation: friends
May your comfort come in remembering how your wonderful father/grandfather impacted the lives of so many people of Elk Point and district with his incredible theatre & museum. So many times we drove a
Carload of people to Elk Point to enjoy a movie with the famous jug of orange pop & delicious popcorn. I had the pleasure of passing on my old textbook collection to your dad for his museum. He was indeed an amazing individual that I loved to visit and relished his many stories. RIP
our thoughts and prayers to the whole family.
From: Gordon & Brenda Kissel
Relation: Friends
Our condolences on the loss of your father & grandfather.
From: Jim & Sheila
Relation: Friend
Please accept our condolences on Steve’s passing. We enjoyed seeing Steve out & about in Elk Point. He always had time for a chat and to share a funny story. When the Arrow Theatre came down, he gave us the glass blocks which we used in our cabin.
From: Brian Grosseth
Relation: Friend
What an amazing man. I never missed a movie, started heading over to the theatre when the music started (Sail along Silvery Moon), I spent many hours up in the projection booth helping to adjust the carbons and changing the reels …just hanging out there. He always stopped in at the Pool Hall and told many stories, he made a great impression on me. The story that first comes to mind is the time he started collecting things, his first attempt at collecting things. He was quite young. He went up and down the main street and collected all of the keys from the Model-T’s. …..creating a bit of havoc . He knew all of the stories of the old days, he knew everyone, he was talked to everyone. He followed his passion …… will be missed.
From: Ray and Carol Hellquist
Condolences to the Andrishak family
Service Schedule
Private service arrangements have been made.
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Memorial donations will be gratefully accepted to:
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Alberta Health Services/Parkview Extended Care
c/o 5626 – 51 Street, St. Paul, AB T0A 3A1.
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