Obituary of Ladmer Mathew Shymko

Ladmer (Larry) Mathew Shymko 1931 - 2009 Larry Shymko passed away with his family by his side, losing his battle with cancer on November 14, 2009. Larry was born at home Feb 19, 1931 in Bladworth Saskatchewan, he was the second of four sons for Adolf and Anne Shymko. Larry was predeceased by his mother Anne Zwarich in 1935, his father Adolf 1995, brothers; Nicholas 1982, Anthony 1996 and Johnny 2003. Larry moved to the Dawson Creek area in his early 20’s where he met and married Nancy Myhre, they had 5 children Cathy, Cindy, Sharon, Jo Ann and Glenn. Larry worked for years in the hotel business and later for many years as well for the City of Dawson Creek. He loved living in Dawson Creek as he felt the residents of this city were the most friendly and caring that he had the opportunity to meet. Many friendships were cultivated over the years, making this city his home; his favorite routine would be the morning coffee with the Co-op crowd. Over the last few years Larry has hung his hat at the Pouce Coupe Care Home in which he would tell you had the best care givers in the world. The family thanks them for making these past few years very comfortable for him. Larry will be remembered in the hearts of his family forever. He leaves to mourn his; daughters Cathy Breault, Cindy Dostal, Sharon (Charles) Johnstone, Jo Ann (Kevin) Porter; and son Glenn (Tanya) Shymko; grandchildren Vanessa, Evan, Janine, Shannon, Quinton, Justin, Haydn, Jared, Megan, Tyler, Kyle, Lalia and Kaitlyn; great-grandchildren Jordan, Layla, Carissa, Elijah, Eden and Gabriel. Larry was cremated and at this time no service will be held.