In loving memory
Stefan (Steve) Pisarczyk
1927-2014
Steve Pisarczyk passed away July 12, 2014. Left to mourn his passing are his wife Krystyna, his four sons, Roman (Wendy), Steve, John (Terry) and Bob. He was predeceased by his brother Roman and wife Ida.
Stefan was born in Gorlitza, Poland on February 7, 1927. He went to Salzburg, Austria at the of 15 and worked on a farm until 1945 and later in a camp for people wanting to immigrate to other countries. He met Ida in Salzburg and they married in 1947. Their first son, Roman was born in Austria. After two years trying to get into the USA, he applied to come to Canada and was accepted in just a few weeks.
Once Stefan came to Canada he had to work on a farm in Ontario for a year before he could bring his family from Austria. He moved to several different farms in Ontario during that year.
Ida and Roman arrived in Canada in 1950. Stefan later accepted an opportunity to work for the CNR and moved to BC. Three more sons were born in Canada. They were Steve, John and Bob. His working career was spent in the North Thompson Valley and the family was raised in Birch Island. Stefan enjoyed working for the CNR and would eventually become a road master.
When not at work he spent his time as an avid fisherman and hunter, passing on this passion to more than one son. Ida passed away in 1998 and Stefan was lucky enough to meet Krystyna whom he married in 1999. Stefan had 9 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, 5 step-great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren in Canada at the time of his passing.
Stefan was a very strong individual and remembered by all who knew him.
The family would like to extend our gratitude to the RIH Renal Unit and all the staff there who gave such great care to Stefan over the last several years. The family would appreciate any donations to the RIH Renal Unit in Stefan’s name.
There will be no service by request.
Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com