Obituary Overview
Norvin “Nobby” Katrusiak
NORVIN “NOBBY” KATRUSIAK
July 20, 1939 – July 13, 2018
Our beloved brother, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully in Ottawa, just after the break of dawn, on July 13th, 2018.
Surrounded by his grandchildren, the winter of his life was his most luminous season. With endless patience and good humour, he spent untold hours reading and playing with his granddaughters, watching their athletic and musical feats, and lovingly teaching them “old-fashioned math.”
A native son of Bienfait, Saskatchewan, Nobby left home at 17, and started working as a rodman for the Department of Highways. He moved to Saskatoon in 1962, and in ’64 began a 46-year career as a draftsman for UMA Engineering. He was always very proud of UMA’s contributions to Saskatoon, especially its work on the city’s municipal infrastructure.
His work ethic was legendary, as was his practice of pulling all-nighters to never miss a client deadline. Nobby loved his chosen profession, which combined his enjoyment of mathematics with his talent for drawing.
A fanatical golfer, baseball player, and sports card collector. A lover of astronomy, gardening, and visual arts. A humourist and instigator of “the guys on coffee row”.
Predeceased by his parents Metro Katrusik and Emily (née Walliser), infant sister Linda, brother Ken, and niece Kendra. His family will miss him greatly: son Arin of Saskatoon, daughter Tara (Yaroslav) Baran of Ottawa, granddaughters Zoia, Sophia, Emilia, and Julia; brother Gary (Phyllis) of Taber, AB; sister-in-law Nola of Calgary; brother Ed (Janet) of Calgary, and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral Mass with family in Ottawa on July 17th to be followed by interment in Bienfait at a later date.
Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Ottawa Heart Institute. Condolences, photos, and memories welcome at www.arbormemorial.ca/en/kelly-somerset.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Norvin Nobby Katrusiak 2018.source
Death notice for the town of: Ottawa, Province: Ontario