Friday, January 15, 2021
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Sheila and Bill would like to send our condolences to all of Dicks family.
Bill and I have enjoyed many memories with him and mom wherever we lived. He was a very giving patient man when it came to helping us with many building projects from our home in Fort Murray to later our retirement home at the Lake. Sitting around the fire at the lake he would often share many stories or just be content to sit back. He was often one of the last to leave for bed probably because it would bring back memories of his best years when he was at his cabin in BC. At the lake Dick would often disappear for a walk and come back with purple lips, us grinning and thinking guess the saskatoons are ready.
One memory our daughter shared with Dick in the hospital that brought a grin to his face was when she hears “moon shine” she remembers a time at the lake when they were here, Dick often bringing his special water in a plastic bottle and would leave it in the fridge, Dana got up in the middle of the night for a drink of water and omg that's not water. LOL. He will be deeply missed by his grandchildren but I know they have many memories to treasure and share.
We were very thankful for all the time he and mom put into wrapping the deer or moose and making his meat into summer sausages, the best was the strip loin for on the bbq. His freezer was always packed and so generous to give so much away. I will miss that delicacy.
There were years he did more in my garden then I did, sometimes I would be so embarrassed as it never compared to the perfect garden he had, tomatoes and cucumbers for canning and no weeds. I remember one time I stayed out till dark weeding my garden because I knew he was coming early the next day.
Dick you were a wonderful step father, we were blessed to have you take care of our mom and be part of our family. Bill & Sheila Francis, Dana (Francis) & Craig Jessiman, Tesla Jessiman and Justin Francis
