NORTH BATTLEFORD — The Zarowny family reunion was held in North Battleford July 11-14 with the main venue the Western Development Museum July 13.
The family of John and Katherine Zarowny, who farmed just a few kilometres west of Hafford, consisted of 18 children (two died as infants). John and Katherine are both laid to rest in the North Battleford cemetery. All but one of their children are deceased. Lorae Lovick of Calgary Alta. just celebrated her 97th birthday this past July.
Their son, Edward Zarowny married his sweetheart Josephine Gnetiski from Poland and moved to North Battleford in the 1950s to raise their family of four children. Edward was a heavy-duty equipment mechanic for the city of North Battleford for many years until his retirement in the early 1980s.
This reunion brought together almost 70 family members from all across Canada, from Victoria, B.C. to the west, Ottawa, Ont., and as far east as Rothesay New Brunswick. Outside of Canada, family came from California and as far away as Australia.
The family gathered at John and Katherine’s gravesite in the morning of July 13, and reflected on their decision to move to Canada. The day continued with a family photo at the Heritage Village at the museum, free time to tour some of the sights of the Battlefords, a lovely dinner and more visiting.
