Joe Golumbia

Joesph Ernest Golumbia

Born: April 1, 1927 on Prosperity Farm near Macrorie, Saskatchewan

Died: November 15, 2022 in Victoria, B.C.

Plot: A – Plot 23

Inscription:

פ׳׳נ
Joseph Ernest Golumbia
יוסף בן פייבל וחנה
Kind Heart, Caring Hands, Keen Intellect
April 1, 1927 – November 15, 2022
ת נ צ ב ה

Translation of inscription:

פ׳׳נ
(Abbreviation of Hebrew: “Buried here”)
Joseph Ernest Golumbia
יוסף בן פייבל וחנה
(Hebrew: Yosef ben Faivel and Chana)
Kind Heart, Caring Hands, Keen Intellect
April 1, 1927 – November 15, 2022
ת נ צ ב ה
(Abbreviation of Hebrew: “May his soul be bound with the bond of life.”)

Biography:
The Times Colonist posted an obituary November 26-28 2022 which read:
Dr. Joseph Ernest Golumbia M.D., L.M.C.C, C.C.F.P., F.C.F.P
Surrounded by family, Dr. Joseph Ernest Golumbia passed away peacefully on November 15, 2022. Joe was born on April 1st 1927 at Prosperity Farm near Macrorie, Saskatchewan. His parents, Annie (Arlinsky) and Philip Golumbia homesteaded the farm in the early 1900’s, raising Joe and his 4 siblings (Claira, Sam, Mort and Arnold) there.
A life-long learner, Joe began his education in Macrorie and completed high school in Saskatoon. He obtained a B.A. from the University of Saskatchewan in 1948 “cum laude” and an M.D. and L.M.C.C. from the University of Toronto in 1950.

Joe’s natural compassion, charisma and incredible mind led to nearly half a century of medical service. In 1951 Dr. Joe started his career in Nipawin, SK. In 1953 he purchased a family practice in Melfort, SK. Joe met the love of his life Colleen Crozier at the Melfort Union Hospital where they both worked – they married in 1957. In 1965 he was the first physician appointed as Chief of Staff at the Hospital and held this position until 1970 when he was invited to the University of Alberta to set up a Family Practice teaching program. Joe moved the family to Saskatoon in 1971. He led a gratifying career as a family physician and retired in 1995 after 45 years of active practice.

Joe was involved in the communities where he lived. Notable roles included serving as the President and Chairman of multiple medical institutions and societies and held the position of Chief of Emergency Medicine and Chief of Family Practice at Saskatoon City Hospital. Joe was also an active leader in both the secular and Jewish communities with numerous roles in the Jaycees, Rotary, sporting groups and synagogues.

Joe’s involvement in the medical community continued his entire life. In his later years, he could often be found reading medical journals to stay abreast of new clinical research. In 2018, Joe was proud to speak on behalf of the class of ’48 at his 70th reunion during the University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine’s alumni conference.
Joe enjoyed competitive golf, baseball and curling. He took up curling and won his first bonspiel at age 13, playing competitively until age 89. His team won the Senior Men’s Canadian Curling Championship in 1986 where Joe was voted “all-star third”.
Joe and Colleen relocated to Vancouver Island in 2003 to be closer to family. Many evenings and weekends were spent eating, laughing and playing in cribbage tournaments that Joe often won.

Joe is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years Colleen, children Jay Golumbia (Shula Banchik), Todd (Patty) Golumbia, Tim Golumbia (Gail Applegren), Joanne (Dave) Michaels, 6 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, sister-in-law Claire Golumbia, and many loving nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family is grateful for the wonderful medical care provided at the Saanich Peninsula Hospital. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Saanich Peninsula Hospital Foundation or the charity of your choice.

Parents:
Anna “Annie” Arlinsky Golumbia (1892-1969)
Faivel “Philip” Golumbia died November 15, 1975

Spouse:
Colleen Berg Golumbia

Children:
Jay Golumbia
Todd Golumbia,
Tim Golumbia
Joanne Golumbia Michaels