Obituary of Jim Ostapowich

OSTAPOWICH, Jim December 12, 1943 – May 31, 2022 “So long as they speak your name, you shall never die.” – Dan Brown It is with deep sorrow and much love we, his family, announce the peaceful passing of Jim on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at the age of 78 years. He will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 56 years, Sylvia, and his four children Charlotte (Reg) Ewanowich, Adele (Larry) Oswald, Sheldon (Denise), and Melanie (Jamon) Fedorvich, alongside his pride and greatest joy, his 12 grandchildren: Derek, Tyson (Trisha), Mason (Miriah), Myles (Jay), Brittany, Cameron, Nicole, Ashley (Ryan), Brett, Joshua, Jeffery, and Jordan who will miss the special moments they shared with him. Jim was blessed with three great grandsons Koaden, Keenan, and Kashton, with his fourth great grandchild arriving in July. He is also survived by his oldest brother Stanley, sister-in-law Pat, nieces, nephews, and family friends. Jim is predeceased by his parents, Sandy and Helen Ostapowich, and his brother, William. Jim lived a wonderful life and touched many people with his outgoing personality and witty humor. Funeral Service will be held on Monday, June 6, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at the Nativity of the Holy Virgin Orthodox Church of Kysylew (571060 Range Road 165) Andrew, Alberta, with Father Vitalie Manoly officiating. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Nativity of the Holy Virgin Orthodox Church of Kysylew, Box 361, Andrew, Alberta, T0B 0C0. The family would like to thank Dr. Strydom, the wonderful staff at St. Joseph’s General Hospital, and Home Care in Vegreville for their compassionate care.