Feb. 5, 1917 -Feb. 5, 2009
We, as a family, are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Sylvester Funk on Feb. 5, at the age of 92. He passed away peacefully at the Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon, with family by his side. SyI was born on Feb. 5, 1917, to John and Mary Funk on a farm close to Drake, Sask. He attended school in Drake through Grade 11 and completed Grade 12 at Rosthern Junior College. While at RJC, SyI enjoyed an active school year, including playing hockey for the Rosthern Wheat Kings. Of greater significance to him was meeting his future wife, Anna Toews, whom he married in Rosthern on July 27, 1940. Following high school, SyI enrolled in the engineering faculty at the University of Saskatchewan. When his father died unexpectedly, SyI left university to take over the family store in Drake. His years in the Drake General Store led to many other opportunities. His partnerships throughout Saskatchewan resulted in successful businesses and close friendships. After selling the Drake store, he and Anna moved to Saskatoon, where SyI pursued a career in financial investments. Not on Iy did SyI excel at his work, he found pleasure in contributing to causes that he believed in. It was the act rather than the praise, that served as his reward. SyI achieved balance in his life through enjoying travel, tennis, skiing and golf with his family and friends. His patience in sharing his skills was a character! stic ad m i red by everyone he taught. SyI was always a great role model, with strong values, a strong sense of family importance and community values. His faith in God and his commitment to the church was evident in all aspects of his life. SyI is survived by his loving wife Anna; his children Marilyn (Jack)Janzen, Doreen (George) Reynolds, Gwenyth (Richard) Ep p, John (Vera) Funk, and seven grandchildren, Christine, Mark, Trevor (Elisa) Reynolds, Gillian and Jonathan Epp, and Michael and Anika Funk. He will also be greatly missed by many other relatives and friends.
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