Julian Sebastian Bukowski

On Saturday, August 21st, 2010, Jullian Sebastian Bukowski passed away at Hilltop Manor, Weyburn, Sask. at the age of 87 years. Julian was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Katherine Bukowski; his loving wife of 52 years, “Babe” Bukowski; brothers, Joe, Adolf and Ted and sisters, Mel, Polly, Stephania and Dorothy. Julian will be fondly remembered by his two sisters, Lucy Leck of Weyburn, SK and Vi Lauder of Regina, SK and one sister-in-law, Doreen Bukowski of Weyburn, SK, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, relatives and friends in Canada and the United States.

Julian Bukowski was born December 31st, 1922, the seventh child of ten born to Joseph and Katherine Bukowski. Julian grew up on the farm with his siblings, and attended Polish Draw School, walking in the summer and driving the sleigh in the winter. Along with the chores like feeding the horses and chopping a hole in the ice in winter for the cattle to drink, he had many happy memories of his early childhood, sometimes getting into mischief along with his brothers and sisters. In 1942, Julian joined the Air Force. He took his basic training in Brandon and then was sent to Western Air Command to patrol the West Coast. That’s where he met “Babe” (Charlotte Dahm), and they were married in 1945 in Vancouver, BC. He was discharged that same year, so they moved back to Cedoux, SK and started farming. He also had a trenching business for many years, doing water and sewer into farms. J.B. Trenching Ltd. At one time owned three machines and he had up to five men working for him.

Babe and Julian moved into Weyburn, SK in 1988. They were avid fans of the Saskatchewan Roughriders and the Weyburn Red Wings, very seldom missing a game. The I.K.E. (I Know Everything) Club was formed in 1995, and Julian was proclaimed President for Life. His many antics were known all over, even having a spot for his gerbil on the Radio. He was an avid supporter of the Communithon, and loved to join in with his many friends to raise funds each year. His community spirit included many charities. After Babe passed away in 1997, Julian continued to attend Red Wing Games and would accompany his nephews to watch the Rough Riders. He moved into Liberty Manor in 2008, and then to Hilltop Manor just this year, where he passed away suddenly on August 21st, 2010.

The Funeral Mass was held on Thursday, August 26th, 2010 at 1:00 P.M. from St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church, Weyburn, Saskatchewan with Fr. Gerry Bauche Officiating and Rev. John Ferrier gave a tribute. Members of the Royal Canadian Legion held a Last Post Service, and formed the Honour Guard. Interment followed in Cedoux Cemetery, Cedoux, Saskatchewan. All his Nephews were considered to be Honorary Pallbearers. Prayers were held on Wednesday, August 25th, 2010 at 7:00 P.M. from the St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church, Weyburn, Saskatchewan. Donations may be made in memory of Julian to the Weyburn & District Hospital Foundation Inc, Box 1416 Weyburn, SK, S4H 3J9

Condolences may be left at: www.fletcherfuneralchapel.com