Obituaries

WICKSTROM Dewain CPO 2, RCN (Ret'd)

89 of Westbank, BC, previously of Waverley, Nova Scotia, passed away July 17, 2017.

Dewain was born November 20,1927 in Swift Current, Saskatchewan and raised in Cabri, Saskatchewan. He was the son of the late Carl V. Wickstrom and Inez M.(Tanner) Wickstrom. He was a cancer survivor, having dealt with GIST for the past 9 years.

Dewain joined the Royal Canadian Navy in 1946. After retiring from the RCN in 1969, Dewain was employed in a variety of jobs including 12 years with Canada Post. Dewain and wife Dorinne moved to Waverley in 1957 and became very involved with the community in many ways including Waverley Ratepayers Association, Cheema (as a founding member and Vice Commodore), youth baseball and hockey, and also a team member on the Navy ball and hockey teams. He also played hockey for the Waverley Gold Diggers in the Halifax Suburban League.

Dewain was predeceased by wife Dorinne (Cunning) Wickstrom. Also predeceased by sister Joyce (Robert) Lister, Burlington, Ontario, daughter-in-law Brenda (Steve) (nee MacEachern) Wickstrom, Oakfield, NS, son-in-law Doug Boutilier (Coral), Wellington, NS, and great-granddaughter Molly Habermann, Florida USA.

Dewain is survived by children all residing in Nova Scotia: Patricia (Roland) Swim, Tantallon, Christopher (Janet), Fall River, Susan (Arthur) Lynds, Beaver Brook, Steven (Heather MacFarland), Oakfield, Coral (Doug Boutilier) Wickstrom, Wellington, Julie (Arthur) Boyle, Lower Sackville. Dewain also has 11 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren all of whom he worked hard to keep track of and had great interest in their lives, including the great-grandchildren whom he may not have met, as well as each families' pets.

Although Dad spent his working years on the east coast, in his heart he was truly a man of the west. His favourite movies starred John Wayne; Stage Coach was his favourite. A true road warrior who knew all the routes to take through Canada and the US. He loved traveling to Las Vegas and other casino towns to take part in a game and enjoy the western scenery along the way. He was a Blue Jay's fan who stayed with them through their good seasons and bad, like the rest of us.

No funeral service by request. Donations to The Cancer Society, local SPCA or charity of your choice would be appreciated. Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.hansonsfuneral.ca

• Sep 06, 2017
  I was saddened to hear of Dewain's passing. I think of him every time I drive through the speedy creek area. He gave me the best golfing advise...."Take every advantage you can".
  
  A decent fellow.
  
  Drew -- MJ Sask
• Jul 23, 2017
  My deepest condolences to the whole family on the loss of your father. I have many great memories of your Mom and Dad, and know that my husband, Mark, so enjoyed the company of your father, especially at those Saturday afternoon card games!
  
  My thoughts and prayers are with you.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  Carol Markesino, Halifax

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