Terry Volk
Posted Jul 6, 2023 | 10:54 AM by PattFH
Terry Francis Volk of Burstall, Saskatchewan, beloved husband of Margie Volk passed away on June 20, 2023 at the age of 65 years. Terry was the third child of John and Pauline Volk born on July 16, 1957 in Oyen, Alberta where he grew up on the family farm. Following high school, Terry moved to Burstall, where he was quickly found and adopted as one of their own by the McDowell family. Terry worked for TC Pipelines for 35+ years and leaves behind many colleagues turned dear friends. Terry loved the community of Burstall and spent much of his free time volunteering for numerous organizations including the local fire department, Lions Club, town council and first responders. Besides his loving wife Margie, Terry is survived by his three children Lindsay (Myles) Petersen, Marianne Volk (Dan Taylor), and Amy (Landon) Sox; grandchildren Anthony and Athena Sox, his mother-in-law Phyllis Schweigert, brothers Stan (Helen) Volk and Brian (Anita) Volk, sister Brenda (Darcy) Dobrosky, his sisters-in-law Lillian (Stewart) Crump, Betty Lou Klein, Carol (Jason) Ramsey; the McDowell Family as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Terry was predeceased by his parents John and Pauline Volk, fathers-in-law Arthur Schweigert and Henry Epp, daughter Denise Volk and grandson Alexander Sox, as well as his chosen family Garth and Anne McDowell, Wayne McDowell and Dennis Becker. Family and friends will gather for prayers at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTRE on Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated at Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road SE) on Monday, June 26, 2023. The eulogy will begin at 10:50 a.m. followed by the funeral mass with Fr. Iqbal Khurshid celebrant. A Private interment will take place in Burstall, Saskatchewan. For those unable to attend, you are invited to view the eulogy and funeral mass via livestream at www.youtube.com/Medicine Hat Holy Family Church or follow this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG6zK-XzuXdDHj79rV6ut_Q. Those who wish to remember Terry with a donation may do so to the Alberta Children’s Hospital, Helping Families Handle Cancer or the Canadian Liver Foundation. To leave a message of condolence you may visit www.pattisonfuneralhome.com.
- Date : 2023-06-20
- Location : Burstall, Saskatchewan