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Rest in peace Abe Dyck

abe dyck Abraham Dyck

July 27, 1937 – March 10, 2013

Abraham Dyck passed away suddenly on March 10th 2013.  He was 75 years of age at the time of his passing. He was born July 22, 1937 in Cuauhtemoc,  Chih., Mexico, coming into Canada in 1951. He is predeceased by parents Jacob and Elizabeth Dyck; brothers Jacob, John and Bill; and sisters Helen, Ann, Elizabeth and Nita.

He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years Joyce; daughters Darbi (Ken) Rawluk, and grandchildren Kendra and Tyler of Lougheed, AB; Kim (Paul) Saliken, and grandson Alex of Prince George, BC, and grandchildren Sydney and Blaine and their father Paul Fode of Kelowna, BC;  brothers  Ben (Margaret) of Castlegar, BC and Isaac of Armstrong, BC; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and in-laws.

Abe worked for a number of years at the Haynes Packing House.  In 1962 he started working at West Kootenay Power and started training as a Lineman, a trade he was proud of and continued with until retiring in 2001. He was also a farmer. He enjoyed travelling first across Canada, then South Africa, Italy, Mexico and numerous U.S. States.  In 2007 he sold the farm and has spent the past 5 years travelling full time, spending winters in the warmer southern states.

He was a member of the South Okanagan Sportsman Association, N.D.P., and IBEW Local 258 Union; past member of the Kinsman Club, Oliver Riding Club, and S.P.C.A. He enjoyed camping, golfing, downhill skiing, horseback riding and fishing.  His passion was hunting, especially once his grandsons Blaine and Tyler could join in the hunt.

He was a quiet, patient and gentle man whose greatest love was being a father and grandfather.  He will be greatly missed by family and friends.

Condolences and tributes may be directed to the family by visiting www.nunes-pottinger.com. Thank you to the Oliver and Osoyoos Emergency Response Teams, John Nunes of Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service and the caring support of family and friends too numerous to list. A celebration of life to be announced at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service & Crematorium, Oliver & Osoyoos.