Janet Christine Husak

Early on April 18, 2024, with family and friends by her side, Janet Husak passed away peacefully at the Neepawa Health Centre.

Janet Christine was born to John and Pauline Dykun on March 2, 1957 in Thunder Bay ON.  The family moved to Pelly SK when Janet was just a baby.  She grew up and attended school in Pelly.  Following graduation in 1975, Janet moved to Winnipeg and worked at Gondola Pizza and MTS. This is where Janet met the love of her life, Wayne Husak. They were dating by late October 1975, engaged in 1977 and married on July 1, 1978. Wayne and Janet moved back to Neepawa in 1982 where Wayne began to farm with his father, Peter Husak at the family farm in the Arden district and over time they assumed operation of the farm.

Janet started work at East View Lodge in 1982 as a health care aide and retired after 31 years in 2013.  This was a job she thoroughly enjoyed as she took great pleasure from the many residents and made lasting friendships with staff members. Janet was never afraid of work and thought she should fill her “spare time” with an additional job.  So she picked up a part-time job at the Neepawa Liquor Mart where she made many new friendships.

On March 7, 1986 Wayne and Janet were blessed with the arrival of their son, Mark, to make their family complete.

Janet was always up for a new adventure.  In October 2014 she and friend, Karen Burton opened up their own business in Neepawa, Herbs for Health.  Again Janet made new friends with her many customers and was always sincerely interested in their needs.  This successful business Janet and Karen operated until 2021 when they sold it.

After Janet and Wayne moved to Neepawa, she volunteered in many organizations over the years including the Neepawa Air Cadets, Kinettes, Neepawa Legion Ladies Auxiliary and Neepawa United Church to name a few.  She also was a member of CUPE and held executive positions with this organization.

Janet was predeceased by husband, Wayne (2013); father, John Dykun (2021); grandparents Christina and William Dykun and Dora and Karl Prystay as well as father-in-law and mother-in-law, Peter and Tossie Husak.

Left to cherish Janet’s memory are son, Mark and grandchildren, Braxton and Pepper; mother, Pauline Dykun; brother, Murray Dykun; sister Kerry (Dwayne Pfeifer); companion, Don Evenson; brothers-in-law, Barry (Bev) Husak, Laura Husak (Greg Kerr), Andrew Husak (Holly Allard)  and Glen Husak; special sisters and many special friends.    

Those who knew Janet will always remember her infectious laugh and warm, friendly smile when she greeted you.  She has touched many lives over the years with her genuine warmth and sparkle.

Friends are welcome to attend the viewing on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at Clarke's Funeral Home Chapel - Gladstone from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at the Neepawa United - Anglican Church beginning at 2:00 PM. - Livestream will be available. 

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