We Remember
WASYLNKA, Larry Max
May 10, 1941 — September 23, 2020
It’s with great sadness we must say goodbye to Larry Max Wasylnka (also known as Zeke or Wasy) on September 23, 2020, at the age of 79, after a battle with Vascular Dementia. Born in Vancouver, BC on May 10, 1941, he moved to Revelstoke, BC at a young age and grew up on a farm, 8 miles south of Revelstoke, known as Mt. Cartier. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him, he was a loving, soft-hearted, and very kind person, liked by all who were lucky enough to know him.
He lived a simple life and loved to golf. He loved to walk the trails of the golf course where he lived, for exercise, and would always find the lost golf balls. Consequently, he had a large collection after 8 years.
Larry lived in Maple Ridge, BC for some 40 years. He worked in banking from many years before changing to construction, building high-rises and houses, before retiring and moving to Kelowna, BC 9 years ago.
He loved to travel to the U.S. especially Las Vegas. He made several driving trips and covered a large area of the west coast.
Larry was predeceased by is 1st wife, Lynda, and his brother Johnny. He is survived by his common-law spouse, Di-Anne; daughters Sarah (Andy) Horner and Julie (Darrell) Wasylnka; as well as grandchildren Makayla & Addison Horner and Nathaniel & Henry Wasylnka. Larry is also survived by his brothers Stephan (Mariette) Wasylnka and Michael Wasylnka; sisters Susan (Gert) Knudsen and Evelyn (Gary) Mitchell; as well as nieces Stacey, Kirsty, and Kathy and nephews Jesse, Colin, and Robert.
The family would like to thank Dr. Schriemer and Carol for all their kindness and help during his illness!
With COVID-19 restrictions in place, a private memorial service will be held. However, the family would like to invite all who would like to pay their respects to join by Livestream on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at 1:00 pm (see below).
If you wish to send your condolence, post photos, or share a memory, please scroll down to the area called “CONDOLENCES”.
THIS SERVICE WILL BE LIVESTREAMED/BROADCAST ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2020 AT 1:00 PM
Our deepest sympathies in your loss. Our Dad and Mom, William and Anne Wasylynka, had a special place in their hearts for their nephews and nieces who grew up in Revelstoke. We are sorry to hear about this loss and hope that Julia and Sarah will have many good memories of your Dad. to share with your children.
Larry you were the best. When you bought Mrs Whites car. I was so impressed. I will have that and many memories. Rest In Peace my good friend.
Dear dad,
I will miss you so much. I am so sorry Julie and I could not see you in April and say goodbye. My greatest memories are our family vacations, watching my track meets, your driving, loving food, walking up to Starbucks, loving your cat Ming, your speech at my wedding and holding back your tears. You will be greatly missed by all of us. I am so sad you will not be able to see Makayla and Addison finish growing into beautiful young women. Rest In Peace with mom.
My sincere condolences to Julie and Sarah on the passing of your Dad and to Stephen, Michael, Evelyn, and Susan on the passing of your brother. I trust that all your wonderful memories will help you during this sad time. I remember the day that Larry and Linda drove up to our farm in Egremont to visit with all of us. Those were exciting days for young Egremont girls when our Revelstoke cousins came to visit! We cherished every moment of getting to know you all. Larry was a genuine and friendly person, loved by all and the Wasynka family was blessed by his presence. We shall never forget.
My sincere condolences to Julie and Sarah on the passing of your Dad Larry. I have very fond memories of travelling to Revelstoke with my parents Willie and Anne Wasylynka when I was a young child. I had the opportunity to attend Sarah’s wedding and had such an enjoyable time reconnecting with my cousins, your Uncles and Aunts and your grandmother Sophie.
Dear Dad,
It is with great sadness that Sarah and I say goodbye to you, 12 years after we lost our dear Mom. Sarah and I have wonderful family memories of our childhood, that you and Mom helped to create. We loved our trips down to the US, up to the Okanagan and “Big R Country”, skiing with you, watching games on TV, playing cards and board games and laughing to your goofy jokes! Love Julie
My condolences to Julie and Sarah and your entire family. We all will miss your dad. His sense of humour, his stoic facade that tried to hide is big soft heart.
My deepest sympathy to the WASYLNKA family, that was a beautiful service to watch and tear up with my memories included esp. when uncle Larry came to visit in Revelstoke. He would always briskly walk from grandma Sophie’s to Toni’s for her great food, Julie and Sarah, you look wonderful, god bless your children, auntie Linda is greatly missed as well. Uncle Larry was a kind man, he will be missed in my ❤️ heart, Laura
We send our deepest condolences to the family. The Wasylnka family were long-time neighbours of my family (Fischer) on Patterson Ave, Maple Ridge. Following my babysitting days for little Julie & Sarah, Larry offered me a job with the TD Bank in New Westminster when I completed high school in 1978, and I continued working with the TD at various branches throughout my university days at SFU, Since then, my sister also started with TD & has now had a 40-year career and both of my children have had part-time employment with TD. Larry was always ready for a friendly chat whenever we’d meet in any of the local Maple Ridge shops over the decades and certainly would make sure to stop by to say hello to many neighbours on his daily walks up and down Patterson Ave over the years.
Thank you Larry for your kindness. You were “one-of-a-kind”. You will be missed.
Thank you for live-streaming today’s Memorial Service.
With our deepest sympathy, Linda & Jim Maroney & family
Sorry to hear of Larry’s passing. Met Larry about 14 years ago at Starbuck’s Maple Ridge, saw him often there. When at Starbuck’s we shared memories, laughter and sometimes sadness (passing of his wife and his open-heart surgery). Later he met Di-Anne and they lived at his house in Maple Ridge. I believe later Larry wanted to be closer to his brother so they moved to Kelowna. Larry and Di-Anne made trips to the USA often and stayed at his sister’s place at Fort Langley on their way to the Bellingham airport. When making their trips they often got in touch with me and we met a Starbuck’s in Maple Ridge which was much appreciated. Going to miss Larry. God Bless. Chuck B.
Our condolences to all the Wasylynkas and Aunty Susan. Thanks for having the service streamed so we could watch it in Revelstoke. One of my earliest memories of Larry (other than on the farm and at Five mile lake) was not being able to play under my bed in the house on Third street because the floor was completely covered with green bananas that had mysteriously fallen off a CPR train while Wasy was working there. He was a kind gentle man who will be missed.
Our sincere condolences to the Wasylynka family. Uncle Dave and Nancy
My most sincere condolences. A truly great friend and golf buddy of more than 40 years.
Dear Julie and Sarah…I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your wonderful dad. You ladies spoke so well at the service and I very much enjoyed listening to your remembrance of special family times. Julie, seeing you play the guitar and sing was lovely. Although I only met your dad a few times, your wonderful mom always spoke so lovingly of him. I hope it is a comfort to know they are together again.