BARABASH, Walter
March 30, 1927 - July 25, 2014
Walter Barabash was a genuinely happy man; he rarely went a day in his long life without spending as much time as he could outdoors; and he never wore a shirt whenever possible. Unfortunately, since suffering a stroke in December 2010, Dad was trapped indoors with not much to be happy about and he was constantly clothed. It is with sadness that we, his children, announce that Walter is gone but also with acceptance as he lost his spirit and his ability to pace, fish, build, fix, drive, shovel, climb, and whistle on that sad day in December. He did not; however, lose his sense of humour or his ability to accept life as it came. Walter passed away peacefully on 25th July in Drumheller, AB. More importantly, he lived a good life for over 87 years. Walter married Doreen Lowry on 25 July, 1953 and they raised their family in Grande Prairie, AB. Dad packed up and moved to Drumheller in 1999, after Doreen passed away, and it was there that he met Josephine Smith in 2002. Left to remember Walter are his children and grandchildren: Mike and Gaye Barabash, Tom, Simon, & Roy (Grande Prairie); Delores McKone (Drumheller); Janice and Dennis Mayer, Allison, Doyle, Shalon, Daryl, & Dwayne (Cranbrook); and Rae Barabash and Philippe Lusson, Emilie, Dante and Mateo (Clyde); his companion Josephine Smith of Drumheller; his younger brother Joseph and Lorraine Barabash of Calgary; numerous inlaws, nieces and nephews. At Walter’s request there will be no funeral. In lieu of flowers, we ask that you make a donation to The War Amps in memory of Walter. You can read a full obituary about Walter by visiting the
following website: www.courtneywintersfuneralhome.ca
