Orm DICK

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DICK: Orm Dick, beloved husband of the late Jean Dick, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2020, at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital at the age of 93 years with his family by his side. 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 BC 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.

As published in Brandon Sun on Jul 18, 2020