Mr. Thomas Barrie Semchuk

Tom Semchuk age 74 passed away on Sept. 27, 2026 at his home in Clavet, Sask.

Tom was born Sept. 2, 1952 in Grandview, Manitoba to Nick & Victoria Semchuk. He spent his early years in Grandview where he is remembered for his great arm for pitching baseball. In fact he pitched for the Gilbert Plains team that won the Western Canada Bantam Series in 1965. This team was inducted into the Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame in 2017 at Morden, Manitoba. His children and Grandchildren were proud to attend this induction with him.

Tom began his career working for Manitoba Hydro in Northern Manitoba where he operated heavy equipment. Later he moved to Winnipeg where he took an air conditioning & refrigeration course and worked for a couple years before moving to Saskatchewan. In Saskatoon he worked for Fleming Pedlar until he once again changed careers and became a long haul truck driver. He loved his travels visiting most of Canada and the U.S. always picking up memorable trinkets at truck stops for his daughters Jodi & Tammy.

Tom loved to visit and always had an open house policy for all friends and relatives travelling through Saskatchewan or even those that stayed awhile. He was always on call to help his friends with air conditioning or whatever else they may need.

Tom enjoyed watching tennis getting up in the middle of the night to watch matches of his favourite players such as Nadal or Swiatek. Other late nights were spent reading

Tom is survived by his daughter Jodi Freeland and her children Shawn (Sophia) Freeland, Janie (Devrin) Presley, Lillie Freeland of Spruce Grove, Alberta; daughter Tamara (Mark) Shimell and their children Levi & Madilyn Shimell of Saskatoon, Sask. His sister Rose Solski and brothers Marv Semchuk and Len Semchuk, nieces Rhonda Syrenne, Elaine Semchuk and Nephew Bill Semchuk and their families. His close friend Dwayne Dowhaniuk who helped Tom build his house in Clavet.

Tom was predeceased by his parents Nick & Vicki Semchuk; brother Vic; sister-in-law Rose and his very special Grandson Josh Semchuk.

There will be an informal family & friends get together on Nov. 11th, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. at the Clavet Community Hall 2nd Ave, Clavet, Sk. please bring photos, memories and stories to share with his family & friends.