Hicks, Violet Hester (1918-2009) beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 28th with her family by her side. Violet and her husband Wesley lived and farmed in the Marquis District for 60 years. Violet was a gentle soul who always saw the good in people. She had a witty sense of humour and never-ending patience. Vi took life one day at a time with a sense of simple optimism. She loved to bake, especially pies, and always wanted you to stay for supper. In her early years she was a seamstress at Joyner’s and continued to sew until her 91st birthday. Everyone in the family has a treasure that was sewn or touched by her hands. Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the love of her life and she always looked forward to their visits. Violet was predeceased by her husband, Wesley; her sister, Jean; brothers: Jim, Doug, Howard and Melvin. She is survived by her sister, Oriel; brother, Stewart and her five children: Tracy (Shiva), Aubrey (Brenda), Calvin (Debbie), Neil (Pat) and Ila (Barry), eleven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews. The family has celebrated Violet’s life in a private service.
Thanks mom, grandma, and great-grandma. You are in our hearts forever.
“And in the end the love you make is equal to the love that you take.\"
We would like to extend our sincere thanks and gratitude to the caring and gifted staff of Extendicare for their help and kindness in taking care of our mother. You are in our prayers. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Extendicare Family Support Group, 1151 Coteau St. W., Moose Jaw, SK S6H 5G5.
In living memory of Violet, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home. Please sign the memorial register book at website: www.wjjonesandson.com (Obituaries).
Dana Smith - Funeral Director