Ernest Dyck

Ernest Dyck was born on February 23,1929 in Grande Prairie, Alberta.  He was the firstborn child of Henry B. and Olga Dyck.  He died on May 4, 2018 at the Sunset Manor in Innisfail at the age of 89.

 He is survived by his beloved wife, Mary Dyck, of 64 years, his son, Harold (Donna) Dyck, daughters, Linda (Ray) Arendt, Eileen (Dan) Johnson, Julia (Sam) Unruh, plus 10 Grandchildren and 10 Great-Grandchildren.  He is also survived by siblings, Anne (Abe) Hiebert, Henry (Phyllis) Dyck, and Helena (Ron) Swanson, his step-mother, Virginia Dyck, and three step-brothers, Richard, Erwin, and Gilbert Reimer.

He is pre-deceased by his parents, one sister, Gertrude Dyck, and twin grandsons, Andrew and Mark Unruh.

Ernest’s faith played a very important part in his life.  He was always involved in the church in various ways, from ushering to singing in the choirs.  He also had a keen interest and was involved in some historical villages, political parties, music events, and other committees.

Ernest made a living running several businesses including farming, grocery stores, and gas stations.  He owned the Turbo gas station just west of Swift Current for most of his working career.

He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

A funeral service will be held on May 9, 2018 at 1:00pm at the Innisfail Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in honor of his memory to the Gideons, or to Camp Little Red in Bowden, Alberta.