Obituary of Michael Cembrowsky

Michael Cembrowsky 1938 - 2010 Michael Cembrowsky was born January 5, 1938 in Dawson Creek, British Columbia. He passed away on June 14, 2010 in Whitecourt, Alberta and was laid to rest with a graveside service in the Clayhurst Cemetery on June 17, 2010. Mike grew up with two older and two younger sisters on the family farm in the community of Clayhurst. He attended school in Clayhurst up to grade 8 and then in Dawson Creek for grade 9. Mike was a good student, excelling in math and technical work. Later he worked at the grain elevators, the Hudson Bay store, for area farmers, welding and as an equipment operator. He enjoyed carpentry and took pride in his work. In November 1964 Mike married Heather McKay of Dawson Creek and they moved to the farm in Clayhurst. They had 3 children - John in 1965, David in 1967 and Nancy in 1968. They were divorced in 1977. The last 25 years or so he lived in a rural community near Whitecourt, Alberta. There he farmed on a small scale. Over the years he raised chickens, cows and sheep, winning many ribbons at local fairs. He prided himself on his garden and this spring too, his garden was growing nicely. Blue Ridge gave him the peace and quiet and a group of like-minded friends. There he found his farm roots and his culture again, even speaking Ukrainian to some friends and enjoying the Ukrainian music program Sunday nights on an Edmonton radio station. Mike was predeceased by his parents Sidor and Ann Cembrowsky. He is survived by son John (Kelle) Tatlow Cembrowsky, and their sons Timothy and Ian, son David Tatlow Cembrowsky, daughter Nancy Tatlow Cembrowsky and her son Adam Cox. Also ever remembered by his sisters Millie Billey, Pearl (Bob) Jerome, Mary Ann (Ed) Wall and Jean (Bernie) Smith and numerous nieces and nephews.