Obituary of Teresa Stephanie Terry Sawchuk

“Some people seem to specialize in being kind and generous while doing thoughtful deeds for other people” – A. Bradley Teresa Stephanie Sawchuk passed away peacefully at the Sarcee Carewest Hospice on Thursday, March 5, 2009 at the age of 49 years. Teresa was born in Edmonton and graduated from Louis St. Laurent High School. She earned a nursing degree from the University of Alberta, and began her career at the U of A Hospital as a surgical nurse and education leader. She worked with AADAC in Grande Prairie as an addictions counsellor and detoxification nurse. Later, Teresa worked at Nav Canada as an occupational health and safety nurse, and with Life Mark in Edmonton. A trip to Kona, Hawaii allowed her to fulfill her dream of missionary work. Since 2007, Terry worked as the site nurse for Ellis Don Construction at Foothills Medical Centre. Teresa was devoted to her faith. She was beautiful, kind and always had time to help others feel better about themselves. Teresa reached out and gave from the heart, living a simple and fulfilled life. Teresa is survived by her mother and father, Elizabeth and William Sawchuk; sisters Debbie Dymianiw (Jim Dymianiw), Barbara Sawchuk (Robert Sulatycky), and Judy-Lynn Sawchuk (Stephen Paskevich); and nieces and nephews, Dayna-Lynn, Deanna, Katia, Michael and Elena, whom she considered to be her children. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Fish Creek Chapel (14441 Bannister Road S.E.) on Thursday, March 12, 2009 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Teresa’s family will “Celebrate Her Life” at North West Family Church (10307 Eamon Road NW) on Friday, March 13, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. Please forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, c/o Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331 – 29 Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 4N2 Telephone: (403) 521-3433. Teresa would like to thank Lenora and Judy B. for their friendship and also all of her extended spiritual family and friends. Teresa’s family would like to thank Rockyview General Hospital Units 74 and 81 and the EMT staff for her ground transfers. They would also like to thank Dr. Boyer and Dr. Roddie for their kindness, compassion and medical expertise. In living memory of Teresa Sawchuk, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES Fish Creek Chapel, 14441 BANNISTER ROAD S.E. Telephone: (403) 256-9575.