September 9, 1938- November 29, 2020
It is with heavy hearts we regret to announce the passing of our Mom, Elsie Evashenko, on November 29, 2020, at her residence Samaritan Place.
Elsie was born and raised on the family homestead near Cando, Saskatchewan where she was the second eldest of seven children. She was taught at an early age about hard work and family values.
Elsie attended Willowfield School and Cando School. After attending high school, she traveled to Prince George B.C., to take a position as an assistant cook at Moore’s Logging. During spring break-up, she worked at the Prince George Bakery, and then she headed back to Saskatchewan where she married the love of her life, Walter Evashenko on July 5, 1960. Together they purchased a grain farm near Vanscoy where they started a family by welcoming the first three of their four children: Karen, Roxanne, and Craig.
In 1966 Nutrien Potash Mine purchased their homestead. They found their final roots, our family farm, and the most welcoming place to call home, between the communities of Kenaston and Hanley. Walter and Elsie completed their family with the birth of their fourth child Jason in 1969. Together they owned a successful grain farm and cattle ranch. As a family the Evashenkos raised chickens, geese, ducks, turkeys, pigs, and milking cows. To complete the true homesteader’s lifestyle Elsie seeded acres of vegetable garden and preserved hundreds of jars of the harvested vegetables, while simultaneously teaching her children the importance of hard work.
Elsie was a true hostess as she always hosted family, friends, and neighbors. When someone drove into the yard, even a traveling salesperson, they did not leave without a coffee, or if it was close to mealtime, they were fed a full course meal. Elsie took pride in her children and often welcomed their friends into the family (you know who you are).
In 2006 Elsie purchased a new condo unit in Liberty Court in Saskatoon where she made a circle of great friends. She and her friends took pleasure in hosting gatherings for each other and going out for entertainment. In 2010 Elsie started her long, hard journey with Dementia which led her down many difficult paths over
the years. Elsie traveled these paths with her children and their families by her side.
Elsie has left her children and grandchildren with many valuable lessons. She has shared memories, stories and recipes that will last forever.
Elsie is survived by her four children, Karen (Dale) Reeves, Roxanne (Perry) Anderson, Craig (Janet) Evashenko, Jason (Roxanne) Evashenko; grandchildren, Tracy (Dustin) Shaw, Chelsea (Travis) Remmen, Jessie (Regan) Evashenko, Nikki Evashenko, Cole (Leanne) Anderson, Karlee (Austin) Anderson, Brandi Anderson, Alyssa (Luke) Evashenko., great grandchildren, Nash Shaw, Grayson and Tatum Remmen, siblings Margaret (James) McConaghy, Walter (Marlene) Sachko, Judy Hrycuik, and Jeannette (Andy) Krakowetz, sister-in-laws, Fran Lajeunesse and Dinah Holowach, as well many nephews and nieces. Elsie was predeceased by her husband Walter Evashenko, grandchild Ashley Anderson, parents Mary and James Sachko, in-laws, Peter and Olive Evashenko, her brothers, Edward and David Sachko, brothers-in- laws, Eli Hrycuik, Bill Soroka, and Bill Holowach, sister-in-law, Gladys Soroka, and her nephews, Neil, David, and Gordon McConaghy.
COVID-19 is restricting the way we would have celebrated Mom’s life. The funeral will be held in Kenaston with immediate family, and Elsie’s final resting place will be beside Walter at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Saskatoon For those so wishing donations may be directed to: The Saskatchewan Diabetes Assoc, 104-2301 Ave C. North, Saskatoon, SK S7L 5Z5..
Arrangements are entrusted to Hanson’s Funeral Home in Davidson.