Jerald (Jerry) James Lylyk August 1969- March 2013 Late of Yorkton, Sask., Jerry was born in Estevan, Sask. August 27, 1969. Growing up he was always tinkering and modifying everything from bicycles to go-karts. Ingenious and good with his hands but having no tolerance for school, Jerry quickly entered the workforce. He tried his skills at a few different fields before settling on becoming a grader operator. This choice fit his "free spirit," allowing him to settle wherever his work took him. From Grande Prairie to Grande Cache, Alberta he worked and was drawn to the mountains. He loved not only the challenges of creating and maintaining highways in this diverse country but also being able to just pull over anywhere and cast his fishing rod. His many photographs were never able to capture the wonder and awe he experienced on a daily basis. When not working at grading, he spent his time indulging his many interests. Hours were spent honing his guitar skills. Utilizing his interest in woodworking, he designed and crafted several different pipes in hopes of starting a side business. Just for fun, time was spent flying (and crashing) his remote controlled helicopters and always trying to perfect those skills needed to keep them in the air. His interest in gold mining took him to the Yukon where he discovered the many challenges it takes to find that elusive gold. Jerry was struck by gold fever and it was his intent to return to the Yukon and succeed. Jerry and his Bronco were easily recognized and welcomed among the diverse group of people he knew. He was a gifted storyteller and he loved to share his many experiences, joking and laughing through each one. Jerry joins in eternal peace, his parents, Mike and Terry Lylyk and his grandparents, Sam and Mary Lylyk and John and Rose Yoner. Left to cherish his memory are his four brothers: Don (Lorraine) and children Jennifer and Stephen, Regina, Sask., Ron (Kathy), Heritage Valley, Sask., John, Bryant, Sask., and Rob, Estevan, Sask.; two sisters: Carol (Glen) McKay and children, Shaunacee and Arnette, Estevan, Sask., and Linda (Van) Hientz, Saskatoon, Sask. A private family service will be held at a later date. To send online condolences to the family visit: Arrangements entrusted to Hall Funeral Home, Estevan, Sask.
