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John M. Melnyk

Birth	:	15 Sep 1897
Death	:	9 Aug 1980 Smoky Lake, Cold Lake Census Division, Alberta, Canada
Burial	:	Saint Pokrova Orthodox Church of Edwand Cemetery, Edwand, Cold Lake Census Division, Canada
Coordinate	:	54.1279500, -112.3001400
Plot	:	ROW 14, PLOT 44
Inscription	:	EVER REMEMBERED ~ EVER LOVED
Description	:	With thanks to Contributor: Monica Nesbitt (50445026) • Our Legacy History of Smoky Lake - 1983 John Melnyk, one of nine children, was born to Michailo and Domka Melnyk on September 15, 1897 in Edna, Alberta shortly after immigrating to Canada. Later they moved and settled on a homestead in Edwand, Alberta. John did not attend school since none were built in that area until many years later, but he managed to learn to read and write in Ukrainian and English. As a child, most of his time was devoted to helping his parents clear and... Read More	With thanks to Contributor: Monica Nesbitt (50445026) • Our Legacy History of Smoky Lake - 1983 John Melnyk, one of nine children, was born to Michailo and Domka Melnyk on September 15, 1897 in Edna, Alberta shortly after immigrating to Canada. Later they moved and settled on a homestead in Edwand, Alberta. John did not attend school since none were built in that area until many years later, but he managed to learn to read and write in Ukrainian and English. As a child, most of his time was devoted to helping his parents clear and break the land. John picked the stones and roots while his parents worked the soil with horses. At the age of nineteen, John worked on the CN Railroad that was being built in that area to run from Fort Edmonton to Bonnyville, Alberta. In October of 1918 John was fortunate to survive the terrible flu which plagued the lives of many people across the country. John, along with others who survived, spent two weeks digging graves for the dead. In 1918, at the age of 20, John purchased the quarter section of land, SE 26-59-16-West of the 4th meridian, 1 1/2 miles south of Edwand. The following year of 1919, at the age of 21, John married Mary Skoreyko, who was 18 years old. John served as a trustee to the Edwand church, which at present is still in service to its people. Although hardships were many, John and Mary made the best of their life together. They lived in a two room house plastered with mud, which had to be white washed every spring and fall. Mary made all their children’s clothes and helped John whenever possible, on their mixed farm. John and Mary raised four sons; Mike, Bill, Peter and Norman. On August 9th, 1980, John Melnyk passed away. ~ Mike married Mary Farris and raised two children; Carol and James. They presently reside in Andrew, Alberta. ~ Bill married Bernice Newman and they presently reside in Seattle, Washington, USA. ~ Peter married Irene Chetek and raised three children; Kenneth, Allen and Cheryl. They presently reside in High Prairie, Alberta. ~ Norman still resides on the farm with his mother Mary. Published in The Edmonton Journal - Monday August 11, 1980 Page C4 MELNYK, John On August 9, 1980, John Melnyk of Smoky Lake passed away at the age of 82 years. Survived by his loving wife, Mary; four sons: Mike of Andrew; William of Seattle, Washington; Peter of High Prairie and Norman of Smoky Lake; five grandchildren; one brother and one sister: William of San Jose, California and Mrs. Katie Penchuch of Kelowna, B.C. Funeral Services Tuesday, August 12 at 10:00 A.M. at the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Edwand, Alberta with Rev. L. Kubin officiating. Interment in Church Cemetery. Park Memorial Ltd. Funeral Administrators and Directors. (The Chapel on the Boulevard) 426-0050

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Where is John M. Melnyk's memorial?
John M. Melnyk's memorial is located at: Saint Pokrova Orthodox Church of Edwand Cemetery, Edwand, Cold Lake Census Division, Canada.
When did John M. Melnyk death?
John M. Melnyk death on 9 Aug 1980 in Smoky Lake, Cold Lake Census Division, Alberta, Canada
Where are the coordinates of the John M. Melnyk's memorial?
Latitude: 54.1279500
Longitude: -112.3001400

Family Members:

Parent

Michailo “Mike” Melnyk

(1853 - 1935)

Domka Danyluk Melnyk

(1862 - 1926)

Spouse

Mary Skoreyko Melnyk

(1901 - 1990)

Siblings

Vaselena “Lena” Melnyk Kolody

(1892 - 1972)

Children

Mike Melnyk

(1920 - 2006)

Peter Melnyk

(1926 - 2012)

Norman Melnyk

(1929 - 1997)

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