Nick Barabash

Parastas for Nick Barabash, 90, Belfield, will be at 10 a. m. , Monday, March 19, 2007 at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church, Belfield, with Fr. Taras Miles celebrating. Burial will follow at St. John Ukrainian Cemetery, Belfield. Visitation will be 10 a. m. to 9 p. m. , Sunday, March 18, 2007 at Stevenson Funeral Home, Dickinson, with Rosary and Vigil Services at 7 p. m. with Bernard Krebs officiating. Nick Barabash passed away Monday, March 12, 2007 at St. Joseph?s Hospital and Health Center, Dickinson. Nick Barabash was born on May 9, 1916 in Belfield, ND, the son of John Barabash and Katherine (Grosulak) Barabash. He attended the Johnson-Elm Grove School District and Belfield High School. After high school, Nick joined the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and worked in Minnesota and North Dakota. In 1937, he came back to Belfield and purchased his parent?s homestead in Stark County, as well as worked for the National Public Administration working highway construction. On November 12, 1940, Nick married the love of his life, Mary Cerkoney in Ukrainia, ND. They then moved to his homestead 10 miles north of Belfield. Nick and Mary cared for Nick?s invalid mother for the next 17 years until her death in 1960. In 1956, Nick worked as a Federal crop insurance adjuster and in the 1960’s, he worked for Stark County as a Deputy Assessor. In 1969, Nick and Mary retired from farming and moved into Belfield. They were members of St. John?s Ukrainian Catholic Church. Nick was an active member of the Belfield Senior Center, often found playing pool or cards with his friends. Nick?s grandchildren loved playing pool with their grandpa, having a tough time trying to beat him. In January, 1998, Mary moved into St. Benedict?s Health Center in Dickinson, ND and Nick soon joined her in September. In 2005, they celebrated 65 years of marriage. Nick was loved deeply by his family and will be truly missed, especially his contagious smile and loving hugs. But all who knew and loved him, know that his wait is over and he is with his beloved Mary once more. Nick is survived by his six children and families, Arnold Barabash of Stanchfield, MN; Sally Pfingsten of Englewood, CO; Leo (Rita) Barabash of Andover, MN; Teresa Suckow (Larry) of Oakdale, MN; Robbie Anderson (Curt) of Parker, CO; and Karen Barabash of Centennial, CO. ; 10 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren. Nick is preceded in death by his wife, Mary, his parents, four brothers, and one sister.


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Burial Date: March 19, 2007
Funeral Home Dickinson, ND

Parastas: Monday at St. John Ukrainian Catholic Church, Belfield