Ormond Dick
1926 – 2020
Orm Dick, beloved husband of the late Jean Dick, passed away with family by his side at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Sunday, July 12, 2020, at the age of 93 years. Dad was born in Dauphin, MB., on December 29, 1926, the first in his family to be born in Canada after immigrating from Scotland. When Dad was 12 his father died, after which he learned the meaning of hard work and responsibility. At the young age of 17, he enlisted in the Navy. Upon his return home he married Jean Tucker. Dad became a butcher at Eaton’s in Dauphin and then went on to become Canada Packers top salesman, putting on thousands of miles necessitating a new car every year. They lived in Carmen and finally Brandon, MB., where they raised their 4 children. He retired early at the age of 55, moving to the Shuswap. Never satisfied with being idle, he started a new career investing in the stock market, which became a successful passion for him. Family always came first. No one was spared by his relentless teasing. Many summers were spent on the lake at the Shuswap, with Dad spending endless hours pulling skiers behind the boat. He took great pleasure in playing crib, having a drink of rum, and participating in the annual family NFL football pool. Dad and Mom loved to travel and enjoyed many winters in Florida, Texas, and Mexico with family and friends. After living in B.C. for almost 20 years, they decided to move to Medicine Hat to be closer to family. Dad was predeceased by his wife Jean in 2017 and son Brent in 1988. Left to cherish his memory are his 3 children, Randy (Leslie), Jan Morgan and Brad (Judy) as well as 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses on 5E, as well as his family doctor, Dr Nunweiler, for the great care and compassion that he received. Orm’s life will be remembered and his memory cherished without the proceedings of a formal service.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Ormond Dick 1926 2020..
Death notice for the town of: Medicine-Hat, Province: Alberta
I knew Ormee when I was a young man when I lived on the farm in Dauphin. Later running into him and Jean after we got married. Love to sit and visit when Cousin Bobbie and I stopped for a visit. A great man who will be missed. Thoughts and prayer go out to the family
I loved my “Uncle Ormie”. And I will always remember being teased by him. Sympathies to Randy, Jan and Brad and their families!!