DYCK
Aaron Adolph Dyck of Medicine Hat, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2015, at the age of 81 years, beloved husband of the late Nettie Dyck. He leaves to cherish his memory seven children, Barbara (Larry) Friesz, Patricia (Peter) Laing, Wanda Dyck, Mary Lou Wardrobe (Lloyd Mann), Trenton (Glenda) Dyck, Darcy (Leslie) Dyck, Brad Dyck; his grandchildren, Nicole Friesz (Casey), Kim Friesz, Jason (Tanis) Laing, Wayne (Angie) Laing, Jennell (Chris) Melynik, Devon Dyck, James Dyck, Danika Dyck, Scott McCalister, James McCalister and Gemma McCalister, two brothers John (Betty) Dyck and George Dyck; one sister, Lena Guenther; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. He was predeceased by his wife Nettie on July 27, 2013; his parents, Annie and Abraham Dyck; a son-in-law Harold Wardrobe; a granddaughter, Denise Sara Friesz; two brothers, Pete and Jake; one sister Marion Ozipko; Netties parents, Margaret and John Penner; his brothers-in-law, John Penner and Ed Schmidt and his sister-in-law Jean Penner. Aaron was born on July 25, 1934 near Herbert, Saskatchewan. He received his education and was briefly enrolled in the Canadian Army. On December 24, 1956, he married Nettie Penner and they resided in Herbert. Aaron was a painter, he worked on many painting jobs and to earn extra money he painted portraits and was a musician. Aaron took on a job at the D.U. Ranch where Nettie began working as well. From there they moved to Bellevue, Alberta, Aaron worked at the Lumber Mill until it closed down. They returned to Herbert for a brief time and in 1967, they moved with their family to Medicine Hat. That same year, Aaron accepted a position in the paint shop at CFB Suffield and in1971, moved his family to Ralston. He continued his employment at the paint shop on the military base and they purchased a home in Suffield in 1981. He retired in 1994, continuing to reside in his home until his passing. The funeral service was held in the PATTISON CHAPEL (Medicine Hat) on Thursday, September 3, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Bob McGougan officiating. Interment followed in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, Medicine Hat and District Branch 102 73 7th Street SE, Medicine Hat. T1A 1J2. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Aaron Dyck, or you may visit www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of condolence. Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 2V6. Please call 1-866-526-2214 for further information.