Parcourez la nécrologie de Gary ‘Big O’ Olynyk July 25 1957 October 13 2024 67 Years Old résidant dans la province Colombie britanique pour le détail des funérailles.
Gary ‘Big O’ Olynyk Obituary
Gary Olynyk passed away at Cartier Court on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at the age of 67. A lifetime resident of Revelstoke, Gary gathered friends wherever he travelled, enriching conversation with jokes and entertaining tales from his mad-cap adventures. His natural inclination for kindness and generosity made everyone welcome to laugh and party at the ‘House of the Rising Sun’, ‘Big ‘O’s Cruising Café, camping in the Win-a-Big-O, and his home on Mackenzie Avenue.
Valedictorian of the RSS 1975 graduating class, he was an academic achiever, but sports were Gary’s passion. His grandfather hooked him on fishing which led to summers camping and drifting on his boat at local fishing holes. Trophies for street hockey, curling, golf, baseball, volleyball and basketball filled his school years. He retired with a 3 goal average from the only soccer game he ever played. As a young adult, Bibby’s Raiders Fastball team led to exploits on and off the field. Curling bonspiels carried him to the playdowns for the BC Men’s Curling Championship.
Gary loved games of any kind, card or board games were essential to any gathering. A born teacher, he patiently initiated novices to the game at hand with the sage advice, “never pass a red four”. Gary used his love of party organizing to create tournaments designed to encourage participation and enjoyment despite skill level. Many local curlers began their careers at the ‘Idiot Spiel’. Teams came from across western Canada to compete in the Revelstoke Pentathlon (Curling, Golf, Lawn Darts, Bowling and Cribbage) founded by Gary and held for many years at the end of September.
Gary is predeceased by his parents; Sam and Betty-Lou Olynyk and youngest brother; Derrick. He is survived by sisters; Debra (Ed) Wozniak, Brenda Olynyk, Susan (Doug) Kyle and brother; Christopher (Jenelin) Olynyk; Nieces and nephews; Dimitro (Rachael), Mykol (Sarah), Ryan (Markie), Tysyn (Sarah), Kevin, Nikki and Erin; Grand nieces and nephews; Emma, Hunter, Hendrix, Sawyer, Peyton, Halle, Lyla, Dax and Jace. The Olynyk Family wishes to thank the medical team and staff at Cartier Court for their kindness and care of Gary over the past three years.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2024, in the Selkirk room at The Regent Hotel (112 1st St E) at 2:00 PM
July 25 1957 October 13 2024 67 Years Old
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Décès pour la Ville: Revelstoke, Province: Colombie britanique
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