Richard Scherr

Richard Scherr

Passed away peacefully with his family at home on January 24, 2010. Born in Allan, Saskatchewan on June 19, 1941. Predeceased by his father, Michael. Survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Pauline (nee Reay); son, Michael (Christine); daughters, Deborah (Ian) Klitsie and Katherine (Tony) Gill; grandchildren, Amanda, Ryan, Brooke and Lexi Scherr and Bryant and Megan Klitsie. Also survived by his mother, Stella; sister, Marlene (Leo) Rieberger; brothers-in-law, Dennis (Bernadette) and Frank (Bernadette) Reay. Dick graduated from St. Louis College in 1959. He then spent 30 years as an accountant with Field & Company before accepting the position of Secretary/Treasurer of Bartle & Gibson and Companies. He was instrumental in the construction of the addition to St. Patrick’s Church and of St. Clare Villa Seniors residence. He was a Knights of Columbus member for over 40 years. Dick loved three things with a passion: his family, his friends and his sports. As a friend he was true and loyal. He was a devoted husband and father always insisting on a family vacation each summer. Parksville and the Sea Edge Motel with the extended family was a favourite of Dick’s. He took an active role in the lives of many nephews and nieces. He played and coached many sports, excelling in baseball and basketball. His true joy in recent years was the time he spent with his grandchildren. He was able to combine his love of sports and family when he became a devoted fan at all the grandkids’ games, rarely missing two in a row.

Prayers will be offered at St. Patrick’s Church on Thursday, January 28 at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Patrick’s Church, 2060 Haultain Street at 12:10 p.m. on Friday, January 29th. Flowers gratefully declined. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Victoria Hospice.

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Posted by Obituaries on January 26, 2010     18 Comments

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  1. Wilf and Jane Bruch says:

    Jane and I were shocked and saddened by the news of Dick’s passing. He will be missed by all who knew him. Sorry …we will not make the funeral as we are down south till March. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
    Wilf and Jane Bruch

  2. Denise Davies says:

    Dear Pauline, Michael, Debbie and Katherine,
    I read with sadness of Dick’s passing. Such a fine, fine gentlemen taken before his time. I am so sorry for your loss of a loving husband and father. My thoughts will be with you during the difficult days ahead. May you all come to feel the comfort of knowing that Dick’s light and joy continues on in all of his lovely grandchildren.
    With affection and respect, Denise Davies.

  3. Tannis Hendra says:

    Debbie and family,

    I’m so sorry to hear about your Dad’s passing. Although I only met him a few times, it’s clear that he was full of life, had a great sense of humour, and that he was really proud of his kids and grandkids.
    Thinking of you at this sad time.

    Tannis Hendra

  4. Maren & Paul Schwabe says:

    I was shocked to hear of Dick’s passing, My thoughts & prayers go out to all of the family. I have known Dick since he & I were small, as his mother and mine were best friends. Take solace in the fact that he was special to so many people and his heart was in everything he did. I will be there on Friday to share his life with all of you. Maren Schwabe (nee Pedersen) Rest with God’s angels Dick

  5. Pat Grant says:

    All who knew Dick found him to be a kind and gentle man.
    It was a special privilege to be one of his classmates.
    I am so glad that we were all together at the Louis Boys 50th graduation.

    My heartfelt condolences to Pauline and the Scheer family.

    Pat Grant

  6. "JP" Slater says:

    Dick was a year ahead of me at St. Louis and I always admired his basketball expertise and friendly personality.
    I am proud to have known him.
    “Jackie” aka “Slats”

  7. Lisa Lee says:

    To Mrs. Scherr, Katherine and Family,

    Thinking about you at this sad time.

    Lisa Lee

  8. Richard Watts says:

    Dear Mike:

    Please allow me to offer my condolences. God bless.

    Richard Watts.

  9. Alfred Veerkamp says:

    Heartfelt condolences to all the Scherr Family.

    Marius, Theo and Alfred Veerkamp

  10. Peter & Edda Insley says:

    Dear Pauline, So very sorry to hear of Dick’s passing. I am so glad that he did the trip with you and your friends, and it will be some nice memories for you to cherish. Our thoughts are with you at this time. Edda and Peter Insley

  11. Kathleen Pearce says:

    Dear Mrs. Scherr and Family,

    It was with great sadness that I learned of Dick’s passing. I’m sorry he didn’t have the chance to enjoy more of his retirement with his wonderful family.

    Dick was very good to my family and I will never forget his patience and kindness after my mother Joyce Brown passed away. In the difficult times ahead, I am sure it will console you some to know how many people had such great regard for Dick.

    Respectfully yours,
    Kathleen Pearce

  12. Frank and Mavis Scherr says:

    Dear Pauline and family, Aunt Stella, Marlene and family,

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God be with you

    and help you cope with your loss of your wonderful

    husband,father, son and brother.

    With love from Frank and Mavis

  13. Shelley Upshaw says:

    Dear Pauline, Michael, Debbie, Katherine, I am truly sorry for your loss of such a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I am grateful that I was in your family for a few years. I have and will continue to think of you often. Love from, Shelley

  14. Ben Veerkamp says:

    Dear Mike & family,

    Our condolences for the loss of your father,

    Ben Marijke Indira Joep

  15. Tom and Verna Collett says:

    To Pauline, Debbie, Katherine, Michael and family,
    Our thoughts are with you all………I know how much he will be missed. Dick was a very special person and his love for his family was an essential part of his person. May all your special memories of happy times together be there to help you through this difficult time.
    We always enjoyed being with Dick (mostly during times of celebration and the famous cookie parties) and we will remember his wonderful and lively sense of humour and his caring nature.
    Sending our thoughts and love,
    Tom and Verna

  16. Cindy Moon says:

    Dear Mike and family,

    Our codolences for the loss of your father.

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

    Taylor and Cindy Moon

  17. Alfred, Atik, Glenn and Gladys says:

    We are very sorry to hear your father passed away.
    Our thoughts are with you and your family.

    Al & Atik

  18. Carola van Garderen-Klitsie says:

    Debbie and family,

    I’m sorry for your loss.

    Carola van Garderen-Klitsie

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