Walter Beyak
Walt’s journey ended peacefully on November 3 and he enjoyed every minute of his adventure.
Walt started his journey of life in Vita, Manitoba, 1924. He was one of eight children. As a young man, he worked a variety of jobs from helping in a flour mill, to labouring in a gold mine, to attending to thirsty patrons in the hotel business.
When the war broke out, Walt wanted to help his country so he enlisted in the army, then the air force. He became a member of the Legion in Rainy River in 1945.
Walt had a keen sense of business. He started his first business in Atikokan and named it Walt’s Dry Goods. He served Atikokan well. Walt worked as the Justice of the Peace, was involved with the Masons, assisted in the creation of the Sportsman’s Club, and joined in efforts of cottage development. He was a member of the Kiwanis and helped with the Christmas Cheer campaign for many years. Walt was an influential member of the Greek Orthodox Church and enjoyed caroling during the Ukrainian Christmas season.
If Walt was outdoors in the bush, then he was happy. Countless hours were spent picking wild mushrooms and loads of blueberries. Hunting and fishing were his passions, too. Being outdoors taught him how to shoot the bull and to never let ‘Big Luke’ get away. If Walt was found indoors, then he, undoubtedly, would be playing cards, usually Canasta.
Walt loved his family. His kids Bayne (John), Marty (Jo-Anne), and Randy (Pauline), his grandchildren Chris (Ara), Adi (Erik), Amber, Lucas, and Natasha, and his great grandkids Emma and Kaden, all loved their ‘Dido’ back. Most of all, Walt loved his wife of 69 years, Millie. We will all miss you very much.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, November 12, 1 pm at the Church of the Good Shepherd, with a gathering of friends to follow at the Legion Hall. Donations can be made to the charity of your choice.
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