Dicksie was born and raised in Baldwinton, SK and passed away at the age of 86 on March 3, 2014 in Victoria, BC. She moved to Edmonton as a young woman and met her husband, Neil soon after her arrival. They married June 11, 1949 and lived much of their married life in Edmonton. In 1968, Dicksie and Neil purchased a run down farm in Beaumont and made it into a lovely home and acreage where Dicksie cooked many delicious family meals for her children and grandchildren. Dicksie was a devoted wife and mother. She loved to garden, cook and knit. She was the family historian and spent much time researching genealogy, creating several books complete with photos and family stories. She enjoyed many holidays with Neil, highlighted by their many trips to Hawaii and Europe.
Dicksie is survived by her sister, Irene in Lloydminster; her sons, Gordon (Donna), Chris (Pat) and daughter Diane (Darrell) as well as six grandchildren, Carrie, Jaime, Heather, Carla, Rick and Paul and five great grandchildren.
In keeping with Dicksie’s wishes, no formal funeral service will be held. She will be interred in Baldwinton, Saskatchewan at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Kiwanis Pavilion in Victoria, BC. http://www.kiwanispavilion.ca
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
www.mccallbros.com
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Jean Kay (Grisbrook)
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Cessco Fabrication & Engineering Ltd. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
It was a real pleasure seeing Dicksie again at our 60th Anniversary
Celebrations in 2008.As you are all aware, the McEwen’s are a vital piece of Cessco history.
Please take care.
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Judi Robinson That’s the Dicksie I remember, we liked to talk dolls and I will always appreciate the genealogy work she did and so generously shared.
The worst is over remember the good times, best to all the family
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Helen Draper (cousin) My thoughts and prayers are with the family
Many fond memories of Dixie and my childhood days together down on the farm.
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Luz Maria Miranda My prayers are with you Dianne and your family
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Colleen Friendship Thinking of your family at this time.
Very sorry to hear of Dicksie’s passing. Had not seen her for a few years but really liked her. My family ( the Grisbrooks) were good friends of the Stonehouse family. Jean Kay