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Val Motruk Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 10, 2009.

MOTRUK, Val 77 years. Passed away November 9, 2009 surrounded by his loving family. Late of Harrow. Beloved husband of Joan (Love). Loving dad of Scott Motruk, Tim Motruk and friend Colleen Routley, Robert and Doris Motruk, Michael and Cathy Motruk, Harrow. Loving grandpa of Andrew, Jeremiah and friend Melissa, Haley, Jordan, Adam, Sylvia, Nikolas, Joselyn and Devon. Beloved son of Mary and the late Frank Motruk (1985), Leamington. Dear brother-in-law of Margaret and the late Clifford (1976) Root, Windsor and the late Mary (1993) and Gordon (2009) Medel. Predeceased by his longtime friend Joe Malyk (2004). Val was a Principal with the Windsor Secondary Public School Board and retired in 1989. He was involved with minor and junior football for several years. Val was also a Lifetime Member of the AKO Fraternity and Past President OFSAA for 3 years. Resting at Gerald A. Smith Funeral Home 197 King St. W. Harrow . Visitation Wednesday November 11, 2009 from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. followed by a private funeral service. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre or Harrow and Colchester South Minor Baseball. You may send your online condolences to www.geraldasmith.ca

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November 20, 2009

Val was an outstanding leader in education and coaching. I had the pleasure of being the elementary school principal (Edith Cavell)sending him some 150-175 grade eight students (to Riverside SS) each September . . . and of refereeing many of his football games for some 30 years. Val was always a gentleman who possessed a respectful image and represented the dignity and integrity of both his profession and coaching fraternity. Val left a great legacy to which his family must be proud. I will have fond memories. Sam Dragich

November 15, 2009

Joan,
Val was a wonderful principal and role model for all of us at Vincent Massey Secondary School. He was caring, thoughtful, and considerate to students and teachers. He will be missed. Andrew Stebelsky

November 12, 2009

Dear Joan and Family, Word of Val's death has just reached us in Florida. We send you our deepest sympathies and want you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers. The true measure of a man's life is in what he leaves behind, and Val certainly left behind a beautiful family and he will continue to be with us through his children and grandchildren.

Marilyn and Rob Robbins

November 12, 2009

Hello Tim, Sorry to hear of the passing of your Father. My sincere sympathy to you , and the Motruk Family.
Bernie Soulliere

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November 12, 2009

Dear Joan and Family:

I worked with Val at 2 different schools. I was a secretary at Riverside S. S. and at Massey while he
was there. Enjoyed working with him, he was a super boss. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Gail Reaume
Windsor, Ontario

Bill Neilson

November 11, 2009

Val was a childhood friend of mine at Walkerville Collegiate. One summer he and I while working at Motor Products, had a two week vacation. We picked up a new car in Detroit and drove it across the US to Portland, Oregon. After delivering the car, we attempted to hitch hike back home. Val had to phone home for money to buy bus tickets from Boise, Idaho so we could
return to Windsor. We had a exciting two weeks together which I will always treasure.

Matthew & Lisa Magee

November 10, 2009

Motruk Family

Val will be truly missed. He will always have a place in my heart as a mentor. His kind words and stories I will never forget. May God bless all of you at this time of sorrow.

Allan Techko

November 10, 2009

Dear Joan, Scott, Tim, Rob and Mike,

Please accept our condolences; our families shared a lot of wonderful times together. God Bless Alice, Allan and Susan Techko

Pam Laramie

November 10, 2009

I send my deepest sympathy to all the Motruk Family. I had the pleasure of serving Val and the boys breakfast every Saturday morning at Rose,s Kitchen. Val was a true gentleman and always a pleasure to see. I will miss him and his teasing he would give Hank. God Bless all of you.

November 10, 2009

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Ed and Barb Grondin

Colin and Lynne Onions

November 10, 2009

I had the privilege of meeting Val through his good friend Joe Malyk.That was 30 years ago. Val was always a mentor and guide who offered only good advice. I shall miss him as a person and Friend.Our families deepest sympathy to Joan and Family.

November 10, 2009

DEAR JOAN ,FAMILY ,AND FRIENDS:
WHEN i ARRIVED AT RIVERSIDE SEC. SCHOOL IN 1981,VAL
WELCOMED ME WARMLY,AND SUPPORTED MY EFFORTS.
HE WAS A THOUGHTFUL,HELPFUL,AND CONSIDERATE
GENTLEMAN.
MY CONDOLENCES TO EACH OF YOU.
EDDI CHITTARO

November 10, 2009

Tim,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. What a joy to see your dad watch you, your brother and your own boys out on the field. Your dad never stopped being proud.
Love
Bobbi & Richard

Kevin(Bernie) Voegeli

November 10, 2009

Dear Joan, Timmy,Scott ,Rob and Mike, My Deepest Sympathy's to you all. Val was a Great Man and true friend as I coached Baseball with him for a few years and we had many good times with the Harrow Juniors! He will be sadly missed by all of us ! RIP Val i will miss you.

KEITH JOHNSON

November 10, 2009

SYMPATHIES TO THE MOTRUK FAMILY AT THIS TIME.
VAL WAS ALWAYS A DEDICATED LEADER,COACH
AND EDUCATOR.

KEITH

Casey Cats

November 10, 2009

To Joan and Motruk Family:

My heart,prayers and condelences go out to you in a very sincere way. Val was my second father and honored as such.He guided me through my education years as a teacher after hiring me in 1979.My memories of Val will remain with me forever, his lost is to me as great as others I,ve lost this year.The Good Lord has greeted Him already and one day You and I will share time with him again.

Much Love Casey Cats

Rick, Mary, Jason, Lindsey & Eric Sinasac

November 10, 2009

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Mark Walsh

November 10, 2009

To the entire Motruk Family -

I knew Mr. Motruk while at Forster in the early 1970s. Although not an athlete, I recall his great interest in the school teams...but then again, he was interested in his students in general.

It is my hope that the Good Lord will give you strength as you grieve for you loss. He will be missed.

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