Ron Badduke
February 23, 1945 – March 29, 2018

Ron Badduke of Watson SK, passed away at Humboldt District Hospital on Thursday, March 29, 2018, with his family by his side.  He was 73 years of age.  Ron was born at Quill Lake, SK, to John and Vera (nee Anderson) Badduke.  He spent his childhood years in Watson.  His love for hockey led him to Calgary, where he played junior hockey with the Calgary Cowboys.  He was employed with Alberta Government Telephones for 12 years.  On August 24, 1968, Ron married Kay Lyseng; they had two children and Ron decided that farming was his dream.  In April 1974 Ron and Kay with their two children moved to the family farm at Watson to pursue his love for farming.  Their third child was born in August 1977.  Ron enjoyed horsepower days, baseball and hockey.  The Ukrainian New Year’s Dance at Daphne Hall was always the highlight of his year.  He later coached bantam and senior hockey in Watson.  Ron retired from farming and focused on his family, he enjoyed spending time with his nine grandchildren.  Later, in the fall of 2016, Ron and Kay moved off the farm into Watson to enjoy the rest of their retirement.  Ron’s hobbies included driving around the countryside, spending time at the lake, checking crops, hunting, joking around, having a good time, playing cards and watching hockey on tv.  Ron will be lovingly remembered by his wife of nearly 50 years, Kay (nee Lyseng) Badduke; three children: Randine (Mark) Fetter and family: Michaela and Montanna; John (Wendy) Badduke and family: Jazlynn, Jaydon, Jayla and Wynter; Coralie (Mike) Wysman and family: Tyson Cann, Crush Cann, and Brooke Cann; brother, Bud Badduke; sisters: Eleanor (Bill) Kryzanowski, Lillian Ryhorski, Doreen (Jack) Cannon, Myrna (Alex) Weatherby; and brother-in-law Ken Holiday. Ron was predeceased by his parents, John and Vera (nee Anderson) Badduke; sisters: Hazel (Alex) Manchur, Jeanette (Emil) Sabulsky, Alice Holiday; brother-in-law, Ed Ryhorski; sister-in-law Helen Badduke; and nieces, Donna Martin and Laura Kondro.  A Funeral Service was held at the Watson Civic Centre on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at 2:00 p.m., presided by Rev. Brenda Curtis. Others taking part were: Ken Holiday and Brenda Temple, scripture readers; organist Norma Weber and members of Watson Community  Choir, music ministry; Ken Fetter and Michaela Fetter, eulogists.  Active pallbearers were:  Dennis Badduke, Paul Humeny, John Cannon, David Ryhorski, Neil Lyseng and Kent Lyseng.  Interment followed in Watson Public Cemetery, Watson, SK.  Memorial Donations may be directed to Humboldt District Hospital Foundation General Equipment Fund.

 

This Notice Is Courtesy Of
Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel - Humboldt, Saskatchewan
(306) 682-4114