Andy (Andrew) Melnychuk 1927 — 2018

Andy (Andrew) Melnychuk

 

Andy (Andrew) Melnychuk of Kamloops passed away on April 19, 2018 at 91 years of age.  He is survived by his loving wife, Nettie, children Belinda (Brent) Parke, Janet (Stan) Poirier, Lyle (Jeanette) Melnychuk,  grandchildren, Alexa, Trevor, Lindsay, Colin, Justin, Shaun (Heidi), Jennifer (Rich), great-grandchildren Zachary and Connor. Brothers, Peter, David, Tony, Steve and his niece’s and nephews especially Joanne, and Larry.

Andy was born March 18, 1927 in Brosseau, AB. Andy and Nettie married in 1953 and moved to Kamloops in 1964 where he worked as a mechanic. Once retirement came he enjoyed puttering in his garage and found a new past time in carpentry. Andy loved spending time with friends golfing, playing crib, and joking around with grandchildren and great grandchildren. Andy was a glass half full kind of man finding the positive in all situations. His sense of humor was infectious and you could always count on getting a laugh from him. Family was the most important thing to him and he was proud of all his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He will be greatly missed. We will always remember what he said

“Life is beautiful, don’t rush it.”

A family celebration will be held at a later date as Andy did not want a formal service.

The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the Interior Health community care team,  Dr. Kraig Montalbetti and his staff and to everyone at the Kamloops Hospice for their compassion and support.

In memory of Andy, donations to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home, 72 Whiteshield Cr., South, Kamloops BC V2E 2S9, would be greatly appreciated.

 

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3 Tributes

  1. Brenda and Ross
    Posted April 27, 2018 at 11:43 am | Permalink

    Sending love and prayers in the loss of your dad. God Bless
    Sincerely
    Brenda

  2. Dave Ralph
    Posted April 27, 2018 at 12:48 pm | Permalink

    My blessings to your family on the loss of Andy. He was a grand gentleman.
    Dave Ralph (Andy’s room mate at RIH March 14 to 19th)

  3. B & G Bregoliss
    Posted April 28, 2018 at 3:20 pm | Permalink

    Our deepest condolences to you Nettie and all of your family. We remember our times spent as neighbours on Sherwood Drive. Be assured of our prayers and thoughts at this time. God bless you all.
    Bea and Gordon Bregoliss and Family

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