Tribute

Going swiftly to the Lord, Nick Kwitkoski left his family. He was born April 10, 1925 near Wadena, Saskatchewan. He died at age 85 in his home near Oliver, BC with his loving wife near him on Sunday, February 20, 2011. Predeceased by his parents and four siblings he is survived by many who loved him; Lillian Kwitkoski (nee Billesberger), wife of 58 years; Children:
Lynn Whitfield and husband Allan and grandchildren Christopher, Steven, Neal and family,
Rick Kwitkoski and wife Patricia and grandchildren Julia and Jacob,
Lori Falkenholt and husband Alan and grandchildren Daniel and family, Michael and family, Beverly and Tamara,
Rita Throckmorton and husband John and grandchildren Mark and family, Angela and family, Lisa and Victoria,
Roger Kwitkoski,
Robert Kwitkoski,
Jennifer Wetter and husband Michael and grandchildren Alexandra, Erin and Jacob,
Russell Kwitkoski and wife April and grandchildren Darren, Emily and Nathan,
Diane Johnson and husband David and grandchildren Blair and family, Brandie and Liam,
Donald Kwitkoski and wife Sandra and grandchildren Travis, Lucas, Samuel and Darian,
Ivor Kwitkoski and wife Christina;
brother Edward Kwiatkoski and wife Helen and family. As well as
many cousins, nephews, nieces, great-grandchildren, grand-nephews and grand-nieces

Born on a family farm in Saskatchewan, Nick learned to love land, farming and gardening. After WW II he became a heavy-duty mechanic, which was his occupation for many years, and then returned to farming as an orchardist near Oliver for 19 years before retiring. As an orchardist Nick was a member of the BC Fruit Growers’ Association. Nick was a good and loving father and provided well for his family whom for him meant everything.

Nick was active and passionate in his church and in his beliefs. Over his years he was a choir member, Eucharistic minister and member of the Knights of Columbus. Nick was an outdoorsman and his passions were fishing and hunting. He belonged to the Southern Okanagan Sportsmen’s Association for many years. Nick kept a kitchen garden for all but the last few years of his life and enjoyed the new growth of spring, the tending of growing plants and the richness of the fall harvest. As an orchardist he followed the seasons of growth, fruition and dormancy closely. He loved his work.

Nick will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. In remembrance of Nick, donations may be made to Christ the King Catholic Church Building Fund, PO Box 130, Oliver, BC V0H 1T0.
Prayers will be recited at 7:00 P.M. Friday February 25, 2011 at Christ the King Catholic Church. A funeral mass will be celebrated by Fr. Sebastian Puthenpura at 11:00 A.M. Saturday February 26, 2011 at Christ the King Catholic Church. A reception will then be hosted by the CWL in the church lower hall.
Condolences may be directed to the family by visiting www.nunes-pottinger.com

Arrangements entrusted to Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service & Crematorium, Oliver & Osoyoos.