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Lewis Ross ROSKIN

Male 1920 - 2009  (89 years)


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  • Name Lewis Ross ROSKIN 
    Nickname Lew 
    Birth 16 Jul 1920  Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Death 26 Dec 2009  [1] 
    Person ID I17714  bmds
    Last Modified 6 Nov 2015 

    Family Elizabeth CRAIG,   b. 1 Feb 1920, Vulcan, Alberta Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 3 Feb 2001, Victoria, British Columbia Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 81 years) 
    Marriage 1942 
    Age at Marriage Lewis : ~ 21 years old | Elizabeth : ~ 21 years old. 
    Children 4 sons and 1 daughter 
     1Male. Rick ROSKIN
     2Male. Robin ROSKIN
     3Male. Craig ROSKIN
     4Female. Deborah ROSKIN
     5Male. Lance ROSKIN
     
    Family ID F7135  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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    Link to Google MapsBirth - 16 Jul 1920 - Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
    Pin Legend  : Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  • Sources 
    1. [S4] Obituary.
      With deep sadness, our family announces the passing of our Dad (‘Uncle Lew’, as he was affectionately known to many) at 89 in hospital after complications from a fall at his home. Dad was born in Moose Jaw, SK, and is survived by his five children, Rick (Pat), Robin (Ron), Craig (Joan), Deborah Gray, Lance, eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and his sisters, Sally (Leon) Furgatch, and Lori (Avi) Gistrak. He was predeceased by parents Samuel and Molly, and by his former wife, Elizabeth.
       With the exception of military service during WWII, he had always worked in radio. At 17, Dad entered the broadcast industry in 1937 as an announcer at CJOC, Lethbridge, then worked up the ranks at CJOB, Winnipeg; CFRN, Edmonton; CJDC, Dawson Creek; CFCN, Calgary; CHED, Edmonton; CKLG, Vancouver; culminating as co-founder, President and GM of CHQT, Edmonton. Dad was elected to many positions within the radio industry, including Director, Canadian Association of Broadcasters; President, Western Association of Broadcasters; member CAB ‘Half Century Club’; Lifetime Membership in WAB; CAB ‘Golden Jubilee Award; and in 2000, elected to the CAB ‘Hall of Fame’. Dad had a gift for communicating with young and old, on simple or complex subject matter, always making people feel comfortable, and always making time for his children.
       At Dad’s request, a private family funeral was held on Monday, December 28th, in Edmonton. A ‘Celebration of Life’ will be held in 2010. As Dad undoubtedly said many times during his early broadcast days behind the mic, “Stand by!”