MR. WALTER ANDREW BASARABA
1935 – 2014

Walter Andrew Basaraba (The Candy Man), husband of Annette Marie, reunited with his gal up in heaven on Thursday, November 6, 2014, at the age of 79 years. He was born August 5, 1935, in Foxford, Saskatchewan. Walter will be cherished fondly in the memories of his family: six surviving children April (Travis) Sanderson, Colleen Lewandoski, Denise (Larry) Jantz, Marion (John) Robillard, Darcy (Tracey) Basaraba, Terri (Bill) Krause; his 23 grandchildren and his 24 great-grandchildren, his brother Alex (Mary) Basaraba.
He enjoyed making people laugh and smile with his great sense of humor and warm hearted personality. Walter was a strong, proud man who developed a special appreciation for his children, grandchildren and friends. He always had a joke to tell, a smile to give and a couple candies to share. He worked for Weyerhaeuser, as a heavy duty equipment operator, until his retirement in 1996. Dad spent every summer at the lake where his fire was always a-blazing, welcoming family and friends to sit around and visit. Walter had a passion for picking mushrooms and berries, playing horseshoes, and fishing. Once winter hit, he would spend his days going down to see the coffee crew and walk around the mall, where he made friendships and touched the hearts of many. He also enjoyed watching sports for hours on the television. Walter was predeceased by: his wife Annette Basaraba; his son Brian Basaraba; his granddaughter Michelle Basaraba; his great grandson Logan Lanoie; his parents Nick and Annie Basaraba ; his in-laws Joseph and Mary Vermette; his eight brothers and six sisters. It is at the family’s request that donations be made to The Saskatchewan Lung Association, 1231 – 8 Street East, Saskatoon, SK S7H 0S5 or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Saskatchewan, 279 – 3 Ave N, Saskatoon, SK S7K 2H8. Interment will take place at South Hill Cemetery at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 12, and Celebration of his Life will be held at 12:00 p.m., at Nordale Hall. Family and friends may view the obituary and sign the guest book at www.riverparkfuneral.ca Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of Donald M. Moriarty, Funeral Director.

• Date : 2014-11-06