Donald “Wayne” Janowsky passed away peacefully on Dec. 16, 2021 at 86 years of age.
Wayne will be dearly missed by his sons and their families, Kevin (Erin) Haley, Dusty (Ashly), Mallery (Dennis). Son- Kim (Lois), Jennalise (Michael), Jillian (Dylan). Son-Craig (Kim) Sam (Courtney), Max (Kayleigh) and son-in-law Dave Akeroyd (MJ), Amie (Kyle), Tyler (Savanna) and by his his GreatGrandchildren, Maddison, Chase, Seth, Dane, Quinn, Presley, Rylan and Everlee. And by his brother Dale Janowsky (Debbie) and numerous nieces and nephews.
Wayne was predeceased by his wife Evelyn “Evie” Gladys Janowsky nee Woolley in the fall of 2006, and his daughter Lori Louise Akeroyd nee Janowsky, in the spring on 2000. These blows left a hole in Waynes heart, that was never to heal. He was also predeceased by his brother Keith Janowsky.
Wayne was born in Unity Saskatchewan on Sept 7, 1935 to Dick and Elna Janowsky, an older brother Keith and 2 years later a younger brother, Dale, made the family complete. Waynes father was a carpenter whom passed on his knowledge and passion for building to Wayne. Later in life the two would form a construction company in Dawson Creek and build over 60 homes together. As well as construction, his parents passed on a love of sports, and a love for duck hunting. An annual Duck hunt was held in the fall of every year, back in Unity where the brothers and later on, their sons would join in. Many fond stories were told of these trips.
Wayne married the love of his life March of 1958, in Edmonton Alberta. The couple relocated to Dawson Creek shortly after, where they raised their 4 children. Wayne and Evie were very active in their children’s lives and in their community. Swim meets, hockey tournaments, ball games, whatever it be. Running here and there for competitions , never missing an event. Sometimes making the trips in the dark of the night, 4 kids in the back of the station wagon. AKA The Space Shuttle:) Life was good.
Hockey continued to be a part of Wayne’s life for 60 years, as he told us last week, he played from 6-66 and was quite proud of it. He played on the Dawson Creek Canucks for years and was fondly known as the orange crush kid.This year saw many more of Waynes team mates pass away. Maybe they can get together and play a game of shinny.
In 1992 Wayne came to Kamloops to help his son Craig to build a house, only to be discovered by the then Cariboo College. Wayne was recruited to teach the carpentry program there for a few years. He really enjoyed teaching the students and putting the program together. Family would take Wayne and Evie back to Dawson Creek again.
He was a community volunteer, spending countless hours donating his time and fund raising for Ducks Unlimited.
In 2014 Wayne was recognized and was given the provincial chairpersons award for outstanding service. He spent many hours every year making bird houses for the Greenwings program for DU. He was passionate about Ducks Unlimited.
2017 brought Wayne to Kamloops. He moved into Kamloops seniors village and was loving being closer to family. Many more birthdays and special occasions were realized with Wayne closer to his family.
When tomorrow starts without me,
and I’m not there to see,
if the sun should rise,
and find your eyes all filled with tears for me,
i wish so much you wouldn’t cry,
the way you did today
while thinking of the many things,
we didn’t get to say,
I know how much you loved me,
As much as I loved you,
and each time that you think of me,
I Know you’ll miss me too,
but when tomorrow starts without me,
please try to understand,
that an angel came and called my name,
and took me by the hand,
and said my place was ready,
in Heaven far above,
and that I’d have to leave behind,
All those I dearly love,
when tomorrow starts without me,
and I’m not there to see,
if the sun should rise,
and find your eyes,
all filled with tears for me,
I wish so much you wouldn’t cry,
the way you did today,
while thinking of the many things,
we didn’t get to say,
i know how much you love me,
as much as I love you,
and each time that you think of me,
I know you’ll miss me too.
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