Mr. John Malanowich

Dad was born on a farm in the Canora Saskatchewan area. He met, fell in love and married Pauline Swetleshnoff. When the first two children of four were born, he applied and was accepted into the Saskatoon Police Service. He eventually rose to the rank of Inspector. His career there lasted for 28 years. He especially loved working in the Youth section.

When he was close to retirement, he and Mom purchased Chitek Lake golf course and ran it for 17 years, opening up the last two fairways and eventually adding irrigation and grass greens. They fully retired to the lake front log cabin that they built. It was one of many log cabin projects for the family. They designed and built these cabins from the cutting of the trees to the hand positioning of the logs. In their later years they moved back to Saskatoon and eventually lived at Stonebridge Crossing and Samaritan Place where they were exceptionally well taken care of. The family would like to say a heartfelt thank you to the caring staff.

John is survived by three daughters: Kathryn Malanovich of Saskatoon, Karen Story of the Ranger Saskatchewan area and Judy Bogner (Lonny) of Saskatoon; Sister Ruth Predy of Preecville, SK; Jean Kopelchuck of Canora, SK. Daughter-in-law Judy Malanovich. Also a sister and brother-in-law: Evelyn Lisecki (Victor)of Lethbridge, AB; A sister-in-law Diane Connelly (Jim) of New York State and a brother-in-law George Swetleshnoff of the Canora area.

He leaves 10 grandchildren: Andrew Malanovich (Hjordis), Michael Malanovich (Caitlin Stickney), Joseph Bogner (Nikki), Derek Bogner, Sarah Nahachewsky (Steve), Brenna Malanovich (Jeremy), Kimberley Pelletier (Matt), Matthew Story, Joshua Story and Brian Malanovich. Dad also has 13 great grandchildren. He also leaves behind many loved nephews and nieces.

Dad was predeceased by his beloved “Sweetie” Pauline his wife of 70 years, his son David John, his son in law David Creston Story who died two hours before him, His parents and parents in laws, brothers Lloyd (Mary), Joe and Mike (Sophie), Brothers-in-law Stan Jacob, Harry Swetleshnoff, Dan Kopelchuk and George Predy. Sister-in-law Kathleen Swetleshnoff and nephews, Jeff Lisecki and Miles Malanovich.

If you so choose, memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

As per his wishes there will be no funeral service. Interment will be held at Peaceful Pines Cemetery in Chitek Lake, SK at a later date.

Arrangements entrusted to Aimé Laventure.