June 28, 1929 - October 7, 2023
In Loving Memory ~
Dick passed away peacefully in the hospital after a short illness at the age of 94, He was born in Minnesota and as a young baby he and his family moved to Northern Alberta. He grew up on a farm just outside Wembley Alberta and as a young man he eventually moved out to Vancouver Island in the early 1950's.
First living in Nanaimo and then moving to the Comox Valley where he found work with a local electrical contractor, a job that lasted him over forty years until he retired in 1991.
We heard lots of stories from him about all the different places he helped to wire. He also spent many years as a member of the Courtenay Volunteer Fire Department.
In his early years in the Comox Valley, he met his wife Nettie and together they raised four children.
Dick was predeceased by his wife Nettie in 2022, his brother-in-law Ernesto and grandson Brandon.
He is survived by his Son Mike (Dorothy), daughters Janice (Glen), Linda (Wayne), Christine (Bryan), grandchildren Janine (Will), Sarah (Chris), Grant (Kerry), Keith (Courtney), Charlene (Roman), Michelle, Lisa (Marcus), Sam, Brittany, Rob (Shawna), Salena (Colin), and 17 great-grandchildren.
In keeping with his wishes, there will be a small family gathering at the graveside and a simple gathering later.