In Loving Memory Of Viola Marcia Pick 鈥淢arcia鈥� born November 16, 1932 at Robinhood District, SK. passed away on May 2, 2015 in North Battleford, SK at the age of 82. Left to cherish Marcia鈥檚 memory: her loving daughters and their families: Linda (Allan) Gertken - Aaron (Jen), Ryan, Kyla (Dan) Gould, Humboldt, SK., Laurie-Anne Hartley (Fiance, David Abbott), Regina, SK., Susan Pick (Karl Volk) - Matthew Pick, North Battleford, SK., Louise (Darron) Peardon - Sara, Calgary, AB. & Bengie; many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents, William & Lillian Wheeler; husband, Charles Ronald 鈥淏ud鈥� Pick; siblings: Leonard, Evelyn, Laura, Ken, Melvin, Clifford, Tonnie, Helen & Shirley. Service of Celebration and Thanksgiving for Marcia鈥檚 Life was held on Saturday, May 23, 2015 - 2:00 p.m. from Zion Lutheran Church, North Battleford, Saskatchewan with Minister Pastor Sheldon Gattinger. Reading of Scripture: Psalm 23 - Louise Yochim; Matthew 5: 1-10: The Beatitudes - Doreen Maggrath. Eulogist was Delwyn Luedtke. Music Ministry: 听Organist - Kathy Watson; Soloist - Delwyn Luedtke - 鈥淢y Redeemer鈥�, Accompanist - Shelley Luedtke. 听Hymn Selection: 鈥淥n Eagles Wings鈥�, Trio: Shannon Iverson, Janet Materi & Troy Wakelin - 鈥淧eace Like A River鈥� - 鈥淲ings Of A Dove鈥�. Honourary Pallbearers were Everyone who knew Marcia and shared her life. Urn Bearers were 鈥� Grandchildren: Aaron & Ryan Gertken & Kyla Gould, Matthew Pick & Sara Peardon. Memorials: Marcia has requested that in lieu of flowers donations be considered to Battlefords Trade and Education Center (BTEC), 702-102nd. St., North Battleford, SK. S9A 1E3 (Please designate to the new building project) or to Kinsmen Telemiracle Foundation, 2217C Hanselman Crt., Saskatoon, SK. S7L 6A8. Interment at Town of Battleford Cemetery, Battleford, SK. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. Shared memories - the delicious scents of fresh baked goods, buns, cinnamon buns, bread, lemon meringue and apple pies, cranberry 鈥渟tinky foot鈥� jelly, jar lids popping as they seal on the counter after processing, the whir of the vacuum and Swiffer sweeper, fresh linen off the clothes line鈥arcia, as she was known by most people was a strong-willed determined 鈥淲heeler woman鈥�. She was born November 16th, 1932 the seventh of ten children to William and Lillian Wheeler on a homestead near Robin Hood Saskatchewan. Marcia along with her brothers and sisters grew up together in the Birch Lake region near Glaslyn. She attended Birch Lake school; sneaking out to dances, playing baseball, swimming in the dugout, to name a few of the activities she enjoyed while growing up in a rural setting in the 1930鈥檚 and 鈥�40鈥檚. The 鈥淲heeler clan鈥� as they lovingly referred to themselves introduced Marcia to her loves of cooking, baking, gardening and berry picking. The importance of family and a strong work ethic was also at the heart of her upbringing which remained with her throughout her 82 years among us. She loved visiting with family during vacations and holidays traveling to see her sisters and brothers whenever life and time allowed. She left home at an early age to live and work with her older sister Laura; cooking in a camp kitchen for a highway crew further developing her love and artistry with food. Marcia spoke fondly of times spent with her siblings throughout her growing up and stories about holiday hijinks were shared with laughter and love whenever family and relations gathered together. As a young lady Marcia moved in with her friend and future sister-in-law Marge Hartley. Together they worked as waitresses and clerks for various restaurants and department stores in North Battleford Saskatchewan. It was during this time that Marcia met and fell in love with her first husband Allan Hartley. Marcia鈥檚 life became one of relocation as she travelled across Canada with Allan who was a member of the Armed Forces. They welcomed their first daughter Linda in Edmonton in 1952, then in Ontario of 1962 another daughter Laurie-anne and finally in Wainwright circa 1968 daughter Louise was born. Marcia鈥檚 life was not without it鈥檚 trials and tribulations. She divorced Allan and moved to Battleford with her 3 daughters to be closer to her sister Helen Lane and her family. She worked during this time as a nurse aid for the Battlefords Union Hospital, a bus driver for her brother-in-law Ned eventually finding her niche with the developmentally challenged as an Instructor for The Developmental Centre. Physically and mentally challenged children were well cared for by Marcia up until her retirement from the workforce. As Marcia and her girls settled into life in Battleford she began to socialize. Her love for dancing found her joining the 鈥淢inus One Club鈥� a social group for divorced and widowed women and men. One handsome gentle soul caught and held her heart and attention. December 16th, 1972 she and Charles 鈥淏ud鈥� Pick were married. Bud鈥檚 daughter Susan from his first marraige found herself nestled in between daughters Laurie and Louise completing Marcia鈥檚 family. The next 42 years were filled with living; birthdays, graduations, weddings, anniversaries; heralding the births of grandchildren and the inevitable mourning the loss of friends and family members. Marcia鈥檚 love of Northern Saskatchewan fueled her interests and fed her appetite for camping, fishing, berry picking and quadding. Bud had a special belt fashioned with two tin cans on either hip to allow for two handed picking when the berry crops were plentiful. He often joked that he was going to attach a bell to Marcia so he could locate her in the bush as she had a tendency to follow the berries he had lost her a couple of times in the bush. She spoke animatedly about the annual Wakelin Northern Fishing excursion and her delight with being on the back of a quad bouncing joyfully on the trails from lake to lake (a testament to her strength because of her having had both hips replaced years prior) laughing, sharing stories and eating fresh caught trout out of the lake. Marcia took great pride in keeping a clean and well provisioned home. Anyone who knew her was well aware you could eat off the floors. The whir of her vacuums, the smell of cleaning products ever present and ALL footwear was left by the door鈥o exceptions. Fridges, freezers and cold storage room shelves were always well stocked with last fall鈥檚 harvest鈥e joked that if an atomic war broke out to make the trek to Marcia鈥檚 house she could keep several hundred people in food and toilet paper alive for years. She was active in her neighborhood and community. Organizations such as the 鈥淗ands of Friendship鈥� and the 鈥淟utheran Women鈥檚 League鈥� found her playing bingo, serving ice cream, fund raising, sewing quilts and of course baking for the bake sales. These were all ways she fed her spirit and she found comfort as an active member of the congregation of Zion Lutheran Church. Marcia showed her children and grandchildren the rewards of hard work. They learned the importance of family connection, love and support. Her Wheeler strength of character along with the spirit of her guiding presence lives on within each of them鈥his is her legacy. We love you and will always miss you Mom; until we meet again.
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Card of Thanks
Linda, Laurie-Anne, Susan, and Louise, along with their families, would like to send a special thanks to Robert (Bob) MacKay and the entire staff at Battleford鈥檚 Funeral Service for their kindness and attention to the smallest details in looking after the funeral arrangements, to the nursing staff of the palliative care unit and the COPP unit at the Battleford's Union Hospital for the care and compassion, and to Dr. J. Johnson for his care and friendship provided over many years. Pastor Sheldon Gattinger and the congregation of Zion Luthern Church, your visits, comforting words, hugs and prayers were sincerely appreciated. We also would like to extend their sincere thanks and blessings to the many friends, neighbours, and even strangers that helped enable our parents, Charles 鈥淏ud鈥� Pick and Viola "Marcia" Pick, and their Aunt Helen Lane to remain in their homes as long as they did. Whether it was picking up the mail on a regular basis, helping with the yard work, snow removal, bringing baking, or whatever type of soup was being made on that particular day, or fresh eggs from the farm, helping with house maintenance, providing rides when needed back and forth to Saskatoon, walking and loving Benjie, stopping by for coffee and a chat, bringing Christian fellowship to them when they could not make it to church for all of this and so much more we can鈥檛 thank everyone enough for your assistance. So in no particular order, we would like to thank the following angels here on Earth: Dave & Millie Gloe, Ron & Laurel Wandler, Darcy & Ben Elias, Rick & Shelley Michnek, Dave & Evelyn Flasch, Joan & Wilbert Basler, Chris Lonoway, Joan & Walter Harrison, Wes Weir, Betty Bendall, Val Page, and Jeanette Leask. We didn't have a chance to meet everyone who helped, but know our sincere thanks extends to all. Lastly, we would like to thank everyone who was able to come and pay their respects at the funeral and internment services. Your love and support during this difficult time is very much appreciated. Linda, Laurie-Anne, Susan, and Louise.
