Date of Birth: May 11, 1927
Date of Death: April 17, 2018
SCHICK – Reta Mae, age 90, of Swift Current, SK, passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at the Herbert Integrated Nursing Home.
The funeral service was held on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at 2 p.m. from the Chapel of Warren’s Funeral Home with Rev. Susan Griffith officiating. Special music was provided by Curt Purves and Patrick Estabrooks. Life tributes were read by Jack Estabrooks, Tammy Purves and Patty Schneider. Honorary pallbearers were Russell Carleton, Larry Carleton, Don Bieber, Richard Mueller, Grant Schmidt and Bruce Lutz. The interment service took place at Hillcrest Cemetery, Swift Current, SK.
Reta is survived by her husband, Norman; daughters, Sherry (Jack Estabrooks) and Debbie (Jack Laturnus); grandchildren, Tammy (Curt) Purves, Patty (Blain) Schneider, Brodie (Miranda) Laturnus, Christopher (Ashley) Laturnus; great-grandchildren, Chandra Purves, Dawson Purves, Ty Schneider, Kennedy Schneider, Josh Laturnus, Hailey Laturnus, Zack Laturnus, Jaxon Laturnus and Jayce Laturnus.
She was predeceased by her parents, Arthur and Jennie Sim; mother-and father-in-law, Adam and Carrie Schick; sisters, Jean Carleton, Irma Griffith, Olive McGillvary; brothers-in-law, Ken Carleton, Harold Schick, Andrew Corney; son-in-law, Pat Cochrane; and great-grandson, Jayden Schneider.
Reta was born on May 11, 1927 in the Orkney District. She attended school in Orkney and Climax and then Normal School for her teaching degree. She married Norman Schick on July 16, 1949 in Swift Current.
Reta taught at the Thorn School and also the Braddock School. Following that she worked at the Co-op in Duff, SK and was the village administrative secretary. Reta was a Red Cross representative for 30 years and was also involved with the United Church Woman’s Group and the Recreation Club in Duff.
In her spare time, Reta enjoyed gardening, music and dancing, knitting, puzzle books, jigsaw puzzles, ceramics, making quilts, playing cards, spending time with her family and writing poems for special occasions.
Reta was a feisty little lady, who could hold her own in any family discussion. She was a true friend to all, young and old. She was also ready to lend a hand whenever needed. She never missed special events, such as family gatherings, sporting events of the grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and school events, if she was able.
Reta loved to be on the go. If any of us were going somewhere, she was ready to go no matter how long. Planning and organizing were her specialties and we’re all going to miss Nana’s input into future events.
In Reta’s memory, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association.
Warren’s Funeral Home in care of arrangements. For further information please call 306-773-8831 or visit our website at www.warrensfuneralhome.com and express your sympathy to the family in our book of condolence.
