Victoria Butuk

Victoria Butuk
Vicki
Born	1938-08-24 Manitoba
Died	2020-01-06 Thunder Bay, Ontario
Occupation	secretary
Employer	Medical Clinic
Father	William Baysarowich
Mother	Lena Baysarowich
Partner	William Butuk
Children	Marcus Butuk

Victoria Butuk ((1938-08-24)24 August 1938 – 6 January 2020(2020-01-06) (aged 81)) was a Manitoba-born secretary and community volunteer in Port Arthur and Thunder Bay who was a leader in The Order Of The Royal Purple.

Life and family

Victoria Butuk was born in rural Manitoba on August 24, 1938, to William and Lena Baysarowich. She was raised in Port Arthur as one of seven children. She attended Port Arthur Tech and began her career early, working at the Medical Clinic and the Port Arthur Public Utilities Commission.

In June 1968, she married Bill. The couple moved to Toronto in 1969 while her husband attended the University of Toronto. During this time, she was employed as a secretary at Helmetin Industrial Adhesives. After returning to Thunder Bay, she focused on raising their son, Marcus. She was active in the community, volunteering at schools and working at local donut shops. She was a frequent cook at the Prosvita kitchens and served as the Honoured Royal Lady for The Order Of The Royal Purple at the Elks Hall. She spent many winters in Harlingen, Texas, and enjoyed visiting Grand Portage.

She was survived by her husband Bill, her son Marcus, her daughter-in-law Jennifer, and her granddaughter Ryleigh Piper. Her surviving siblings included Julie Watson, Mary Ann Townson, and Elsie Hosegood. She was also survived by a nephew, Nick Baysarowich, and other extended family members. She was predeceased by her parents, William and Lena Baysarowich, and her brothers Nick, Tony, and Alec.

Victoria Butuk died on January 6, 2020, at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Center. Following her wishes, cremation was performed. A memorial service was planned for a later date through Jenkens Funeral Home.