John Robert Shewchuk
| John Robert Shewchuk | |
|---|---|
| John | |
| Born | 1953-08-15 Port Arthur |
| Died | 2025-03-08 Thunder Bay |
| Occupation | lumber business owner |
| Employer | Port Arthur Lumber |
| Father | |
| Mother | |
| Partner | |
| Children | |
John Robert Shewchuk (15 August 1953 – 8 March 2025 (aged 71)) was a resident of Thunder Bay, Ontario.[1][2]
Life and family
John Robert Shewchuk was born in Port Arthur on August 15, 1953, into a large family. He attended Grandview public school and Hammarskjold High school. During his high school years, he met Karen, who would become his wife. He spent his career working for the family business, Port Arthur Lumber.[3]
In his youth, he was an active athlete, playing hockey and competing in fastball with the Baird-Dodgers. He was a car enthusiast who owned a 1973 Dodge Challenger. He enjoyed spending time at the family camp and taking regular trips to Holinshead Resort with a group known as the Buzzin Half Dozen. He was a supporter of the Thunder Bay Humane Society.[3]
He was predeceased by his parents William and Kate, and his wife Karen. He was survived by his son Todd, daughter Beth, and son-in law Jeff Hillis. His grandchildren included Maddyson, Jake, and Connor. He was also survived by his siblings Joanne and her husband David St. Germain, Jim and his wife Cathy, Patricia and her husband Alan Vaillant, Peggy and her husband Brian Hainrich, Willie and his wife Gloria, and Nancy and her husband Rob McCluskey. He was also survived by his wife's siblings and many nieces and nephews.[3]
John Robert Shewchuk died at his home on March 8, 2025, following a brief illness. Cremation arrangements were handled by Simpler Times Cremation Centre. A celebration of his life was planned for the following summer.[3]
References
- ↑ The Chronicle-Journal, 15 March 2025, p. 2(D)
- ↑ "Obituary of Mr. John Robert Shewchuk."[website].Everest of Thunder Bay.2025-03-08.Link.(Rights: unknown | Access: open)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Obituary for John Robert Shewchuk, Everest of Thunder Bay, 2025-03-08, via everestofthunderbay.com. Archived copy on datum.locker.