Obituary of Henry Edward Fabish

FABISH -Mr.Henry 1938 - 2012 Henry Edward Fabish, late of Big River, passed away on September 10, 2012 at the age of 74 years. Henry was born April 29, 1938 at Shipman, SK, on the family farm. He grew up on the farm and took his schooling at a country school just south of Shipman. Henry started working for the government picking rocks on the Hansen Lake road when it was being built. When this job finished he moved to Prince Albert and became a patrol man for the Department of Natural Resources. When he was in the Candle Lake area he met a young lady that had caught his eye at a dance, and on Nov. 16, 1963 Henry and May were married . They then moved to Big River in July of 1967, when he was transferred to work under field officer Hank Randall. Henry had a passion for fishing, trapping and the bush, over the years he taught the boys to trap and process the fur. May and Henry both loved nature, and they taught their children to respect nature, only take what you need, don't damage or litter, and to not leave scars on this earth. When the children were young Henry and May would spend time at Nesslin Lake, and in later years Henry and his family liked to go to Hackett Lake, where they would fish and visit with friends and spend time with his grandchildren. He loved his garden, taking great pride in it, keeping it neat, but mostly he loved beating his neighbor at being the first to feed on potatoes. Henry was always there to support his family, whether it was a hockey game, ball, or curling he drove to many and every event. Henry liked watching the Big River Braves Hockey Team, never missing a game as well as watching curling games, and in the summer watching the Bud Kings playing slow pitch. Right up until Henry fell ill he loved to go to the Esso to have coffee with his buddies, catching up on all the news. His support was evident for everyone, and it showed. He will be remembered by all especially his family for just being there, traveling anywhere to support his friends and family. Henry leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 48 years, May ; his children Barry; Garry (Misty) and their son Sean; Shirley (Martin) and their children Brandon, Britney, Brenden, Evan, and Adam; Grant (Sherlene)and their children Kirsten and Rae-Anne; Marilyn (Guy) and their children Brad and Dane; his sister in-law Sophie Fabish; his brother in-law Allen Hanson. Henry was predeceased by his parents Mr. John and Apolonia (nee: Szynczyk) Fabish; his sisters Mary Hrenyk, Helen Huculak, Frances Kott, Carol Hanson; his brothers Frank, Paul, and Ted Fabish. The Memorial Service for Henry took place on September 15, 2012 in the Big River Community Hall with Jake McCrea as officiant. Cyndi Aarrestad was the soloist, Carmen Daley shared memories of Henry, the Royal Purple had an Honor Guard and Brad Beaulac was the urn bearer. Interment took place in the Big River Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in memory of Henry to the Big River Braves Hockey Team ( Box 429 Big River, SK SOJ OEO) or to the Lakewood Lodge Auxillary (Box 100 Big River, SK SOJ OEO). Emailed condolences sent to www.beaulacfuneralhome.com will be forwarded to the family. BeauLac Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements, 747-2828.