SAPINSKY, Ewalt Jacob
Big Man - Big Heart

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing on April 11, 2011, with his family by his side, of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, Ewalt Jacob Sapinsky.

Ewalt was born Sept 29, 1939 in Swift Current, Saskatchewan but moved to Kelowna in 1948. Ewalt has always considered this his real home. He leaves a great void in the lives of his wife, Kay Henderson, his children Robert (Carolyn), Mary Jane, Christine Lepla, Tannis Moody(Len), Derek Sawley (Shelly), Jordana Servatius (Stacy), grandchildren Jeremy Sapinsky, Stephanie and Jessica Lepla, Wesley, Cameron (Natasha) and Jarrett(Karrie) Burns, Renata and Wade Sawley, Kyle (Ashley), Dane (Kristen), and Riley Servatius, and his brothers John (Sally), Edward (Janice) and his little "doggy", Fritz.

He started his working career as a heavy duty mechanic and truck driver with the M.F. Wagner Shows, from the late '50's to the mid '70's, travelling throughout Western Canada. He then worked for many years for Glenncoe Transport, finishing his career at Cookson Motors. He was well known in the transport industry for his expertise in hauling extremely long loads into very remote places.

One of the highlights of his life, was his time with the Kelowna Packers and their tour of Russia and Sweden in 1958.  They were the first Canadian team to play behind the iron curtain and maintained the Canadian hockey supremacy. In 2008, they were the first inductees in the Central Okanagan Sports Hall of Fame.

Ewalt was an avid hunter and fisherman. Upon their retirement Ewalt and Kay enjoyed travelling throughout Canada, and more recently, cruising. He especially loved the Alaskan Cruise.

Ewalt's final resting place will be the Rose Garden in the Kelowna City Cemetery. At his request there will be no public service.

Donations in Ewalt's name may be made to the Lung Association, Heart Foundation or a charity of your choice.

• Sorry for the loss, I knew Ewalt for many years, he was know as Big "E" among his fellow buddies. He will be greatly missed and remembered by
  all.
  
  Bernice Carby Apr 13, 2011
• Very nice write-up. I will miss my dad!
  
  Luv M-J (Mary-Jane) Sapinsky. Apr 13, 2011
• Grandpa will be loved and missed very much. He will always be the brightest star on a summer night, and never wander out of sight. He will always be the first bright blossom you see in spring and the first raindrop that April will bring. His spirit is free, and he'll never depart and alive he will always be in our hearts.
  
  Lots of tears, but most of all, lots of love.
  -love Jessie. Apr 13, 2011
• Sorry to hear about your Dad.
  
  From your friends at the Penticton Fire Department. Apr 13, 2011
• Lots of tears and fond memories. You will be sadly missed. Ewalt you were always a gentle giant. We will all be seeing you soon. You were a great brother.
  
  Your Brother Ed (Little E.) and Janice
  Apr 13, 2011
• I love you Papa, you will always be so loved and missed and definitely never forgotten. Especially not by your baby fritz :) xoxoxoxo
  
  -Love always, Renata Apr 13, 2011
• I am sorry for your loss MJ, Jeremy, Christine and to the rest of his family.
  
  Tracey Lawrence
  xo Apr 13, 2011
• Such a great guy! Loved by everyone who had the opportunity to know Ewalt.
  
  Remember the good times,
  Dave Stringer Apr 14, 2011
• Jason and I are so sorry to hear of your Dad's (Grandpa's) passing.
  
  Sending you lots of love and hugs,
  
  Pam, Jason, Travis, Hanna and Mitchell. xoxoxo Apr 14, 2011
• I only new Ewalt a short time but he was a great man - he will be missed dearly.
  
  My condolences to the entire family,
  
  Deana Huebert
  Calgary, Alberta Apr 14, 2011
• Kay & family,
  
  A wonderful tribute to Ewalt. He lived a full life. He was a sly bridge player.
  
  Kathleen & Richard Apr 15, 2011
• Big "E" was a good friend and mentor when our company was in its infancy.
  
  He took a young driver under his wing and taught him the ropes. Could fix anything. Lots of good memories come flooding back.
  
  He will be missed,
  Glenn Coe Apr 15, 2011
• Ewalt was a very big part of the early years of Glenncoe Transport. My Dad, Glenn Coe always held him in high respect for the great work he would do. Ewalt taught me how to re-line my first brake shoe, how to change tires on the trailers, and taught me a great work ethic. I will always hold him dearly in my heart and send all his family our deepest condolences, we were all truly blessed to have had him touch our lives. I will always remember him.
  
  Valerie Coe
  Apr 16, 2011
• Sad to hear of your loss. "Big E" will be missed.
  
  Brad & Tracey Apr 17, 2011
• To Ewalt's Family,
  
  I am sorry for your loss, Ewalt was a great man. I knew Ewalt for many years. We had some good laughs together. I was in the tire business and Ewalt knew me from there.
  
  Your friend,
  Bill McClelland Apr 18, 2011
• My sister Bettina and I, Angie, knew him years ago. He was a great man and we will miss him. Sorry to all family for your loss. Aug 25, 2011

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