1935 ~ DAVID PRAWDZIK ~ 2024

1935 ~ DAVID PRAWDZIK ~ 2024
It is with profound sadness that the family of David Francis Prawdzik announces his passing on November 5, 2024. Dad’s memory will be held by the hearts of all those who loved him, and his legacy will live on for generations because of every single story and lesson he shared with those he loved. Dad’s everlasting love will be cherished by his children, Kim (Jim) Schmidt, Dawn Prawdzik, Walter Prawdzik, and daughter-in-law, Beverly Prawdzik. Dad was many things to many people. Nothing was more important to him than his grandchildren, Travis, Ryan (Kerri) Unger, Tara (Doug) Maerz, Alicia Schmidt (Chris), Brittany Schmidt, Micheal Prawdzik, Tabitha (Jeff), Mckenzie (Brendan), Robert (Shelby), Thomas (Ava) Davey, Mallory (Tanner) Cook, Walter JR. (Samantha), Grace, Noah Prawdzik, Jenny (Barry) Steinhubl; “Great” Grandfather of Brandon, Devon, Cole, Taylor, Finlay, Hunter, Vaetta, Gage, Ridley, Brooks, Huxley, Weston, Maren, Oaklynn, Indie, Walter IV, Olivia, Liam; and a Great-Great grandpa to Dion. Dad also leaves his brothers, Danny and Reggie, and sister, Gail, and their families to remember him. Dad’s worldly sorrows were found in the loss of his sons, David Junior, Jimmy, and Jamie Prawdzik; his grandson, James Schmidt; his parents, Walter and Agnes Prawdzik; and his sisters, Dorothy, Phylis, and Clarice, who all predeceased him. Dad was born in the municipality of Polonia, Manitoba on August 15, 1935. His deep-seated love for the farm life was something that Dad carried with him all of his life. As a young man, Dad enlisted in the Air Force. Shortly after the Air Force, he met the mother of his children and married Elizabeth Pow. Dad moved to Medicine Hat in 1970, and as a butcher by trade, he found work at the Beef Plant on Highway 41A. Dad was a sociable person; he loved to play crib and “shoot the breeze” and he made many lifelong friends, some of whom would convince him to take a chance and go work on the oil rigs. Dad loved to travel, and on Holidays and long weekends, endless trips were made back to Brandon for family gatherings and enjoying his mom’s home-cooked meals. Dad retired in 2000, and he enjoyed his retirement by gardening three of his acres in the summer, defying the prairie by growing trees, and lots of camping and traveling with his sons, daughters, families, and grandchildren to the US and BC. Dad was very proud of his children’s and grandchildren’s accomplishments. Wherever Grandpa was, there was likely always to be a grandchild or children in tow. DQ was a frequent stop, and he enjoyed watching his grandchildren’s sports and other events. It would be remiss not to acknowledge what we could all debate if Grandpa’s German Shepherd was “Shep” the 10th or Shep the 14th, for he always had a Shepherd called “Shep”, since Winnipeg and even up until this past August. He will never be forgotten and will be sadly missed always. Dad’s faith was important to him and those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel, 1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB, on Sunday, November 10th, 2024, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, and at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel on Monday, November 11th, 2024, from 12:00 pm to 12:55 pm. The Funeral Service will be held at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel on Monday, November 11th, 2024, at 1:00 pm with Fr. Roque Pereira officiating. If unable to attend, family and friends can participate via livestream by logging on to www.saamis.com and joining the live webcast on David’s memorial page at the above date and time. A virtual guest book is available on the livestream page for those participating remotely. There will be an opportunity for family and friends alike to share a favourite memory and fellowship at the lunch to follow. Dad will be buried on Thursday, November 14th, at 10:00 am (Central Standard Time), near the family farm, in the Polonia Cemetery where he was born and where his roots were deeply planted. Condolences may be sent through www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading David Prawdzik. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to

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