In 1926 her father moved the family to Saskatoon and to raise their eight children. They joined the Greek Catholic Church at Avenue M and went to Ukrainian School and later Bedford Road Collegiate. Polly’s mom passed away in May of 1931 at the age of 37 years old. Polly had seven siblings: Peter, Anne, George, Hazel, Mary, Bill, and Stella.
On October 23, 1941 at Halifax, Nova Scotia she married Alfred Peter Kusch and upon Alfred return overseas with the Royal Canadian Navy in 1945 they moved to the Lower Mainland of British Columbia.
Mom joined Lutheran Women’s Missionary League at Bethlehem Lutheran Church and on March 27, 2004 a luncheon was held to recognize 6 ladies that were instrumental in organizing the first LWML group in BC. They held first meeting at Bethlehem Lutheran Church on November 14, 1953. Mom was one of the 6. Mom did many hours of volunteering, teaching ESL to her residents where she lived and her love of bowling.
Polly was an avid bowler, who won many awards over the years and continued to bowl until she was 92. Mom was known as Grandma to so many and always had kind words to say about everyone. She found good in everyone.
Polly passed away April 11, 2019 and is lovingly remembered by her children – Sunnie Conner (Neil), Terry Kusch, Beverly Griffith (Keith). Grandchildren – Kimberley Anhofer, Paula Baxter (Greg), Michael Griffith (Michelle), and Scott Conner.
Great grandchildren – Kerra Kusch, Jessie Anhofer, Sarah MacArthur, Joshua Griffith, Julia MacArthur, Kiara Griffith and Elsie Baxter.
Predeceased Alfred Peter Kusch (Husband), Heather Kusch (daughter in law), Terry Kusch Jr. (grandson), Christopher Kusch (grandson).
A celebration of life will be held at Faith Lutheran Church, 7086 – 124th Street, Surrey, at 11:30 am on May 2, 2019. No flowers by request, donations to Faith Lutheran Church.
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