John Ivan Bogdanek, resident of Eaglesham, AB, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024, in Spirit River, AB, at the age of 95 years.

John was born in Viceroy, SK, on October 2, 1928. In 1931 the family moved to the homestead in Codesa, AB, where John received his education. At the age of fourteen he went to work in the Buffalo Lakes area, threshing. In 1949 John leased a half section of land and began farming. He then met Helen Konashuk, and they were married on November 14, 1963. Two years later their first son, Alvin, was born and three years later their son Danny made his arrival. John raised cattle, pigs, and chickens.

He also had a variety of off-farm jobs through the years. He worked for the Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration, the United Grain Growers elevator in Codesa, seismic, pipelining, and logging, however, farming was his passion. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. In his later years, he spent his time crop-checking on his quad, gardening, and cutting firewood. He remained on the farm until the winter of 2022. John was known for his warm smile, kind demeanour and sense of humour. He would always take the time to talk to you.

He will be sadly missed by his sons: Alvin (Cheryl) and Danny; grandchildren: Tanya (Nick) Thibeault, Tyler and Brandon; great-grandchildren: Adalynn and Sawyer; sister-in-law Caroline; brother-in-law Nick (Helen) Konashuk, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

John was predeceased by his wife Helen; parents Nick and Sophia; and brothers Bill and Steve.

A viewing will be held on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at 12:00 PM, at the Eaglesham Community Church (4905 - 51 St, Eaglesham, AB).

Service will follow at 1:00 PM and Interment will follow the service at the Fox Creek Cemetery.

Memorial donations can be made in John’s honour to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

(https://www.heartandstroke.ca/how-you-can-help/ways-to-give).