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SHIRLEY J. HICKS
Born: May 11, 1936
Date of Passing: Nov 22, 2023
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemorySHIRLEY J. HICKS
Our beloved wife and mother Shirley Hicks (Loyns) passed away peacefully on November 22 at the age of 87. Shirley was a wonderful wife and mother who was always there when we needed her. She had many friends from all walks of life, and was a well-loved member of each of the communities she lived in. Her life, spent most recently in Beausejour and previously in Leaf Rapids, Manitoba was long and filled with laughter.
Born in Carman, Manitoba, Mom got her Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Pedagogy degrees at United College (now University of Winnipeg) and began her teaching career in Rivers, Manitoba. There she met the love of her life, Bill, and shortly thereafter started a family with him as he pursued his own degrees at the University of North Dakota. Their adventurous spirit took them north from Brandon to Cranberry Portage, then further north to the new community of Leaf Rapids.
Upon retirement, Mom and Dad relocated to Beausejour where they lived until recently, enjoying their sled dogs and frequent visits from their children and grand-children. Weekends on their acreage and Sunday dinners involved time outdoors, excellent food and a great deal of laughter.
Mom was a lifelong believer in the power of education and the importance of reconciliation and social justice, particularly food security and homelessness. An excellent and highly respected high school English teacher, after retirement Shirley volunteered at the adult literacy centre in Beausejour. She gave countless hours of service as food coordinator for the Beausejour Food Bank. As an environmentalist, she spearheaded the first recycling depot north of the 56th parallel. Mom's values were reflected in action and service for others.
Mom is survived by her devoted husband Bill, her children Bruce (Tracy), Mike (Pam), David (Debbie) and Alison (Jamie); her grandchildren Reeve, Drake, Will, Madeleine, Anais, Simon and Emalee; and her great-grandchildren Greyson and Maxine.
A memorial service will be held in Mom’s honor in Beausejour, MB at Sobering Funeral Chapel (1035 Park Avenue East) on Sunday, December 3rd at 1 pm.
The family wishes to thank staff at St. Boniface Hospital, Riverview Hospital and Grace Hospice for their incredible kindness and respect while providing care.
We invite you to make a donation to Indspire.ca (note the spelling) or Harvest Manitoba in place of sending flowers.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 25, 2023, Nov 25, 2023
Condolences & Memories (11 entries)
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Condolences to Bill and family! Shirley was a wonderful person and a true believer in helping others. Whether as a teacher or as a volunteer at the Beausejour literacy program she demonstrated marvellous skills. Her patience and empathy were always on display as she taught adults to read, write and do maths. Her kindness and willing smile are missed. - Posted by: Rob Sarginson (Friend) on: Dec 03, 2023
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Bye Shirley! Say hi to your parents from us.If we meet again, we can sing Handel's 'Messiah' together. - Posted by: Andre Letain (Cousin) on: Dec 02, 2023
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Uncle Bill and Family, my sincerest condolences on aunty Shirley’s passing. What a truly amazing woman. A quiet giant (literally). Due to distance she was my godmother from afar. Nevertheless growing up I fondly remember her kindness and authentic interest in my life she always showed me. My parents really had a special relationship with her and uncle Bill. We all loved her. Healing prayers to you all as you grieve this tremendous loss. May her beautiful memories guide you along the way. - Posted by: Joanne (Letain) Bilodeau (God daughter) on: Nov 29, 2023
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All our deepest sympathy Bill and family. I remember the happiest day of your life (your wedding in Rivers). - Posted by: art letain (1st cousin) on: Nov 28, 2023
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We got to know Bill and Shirley as Bill recruited me to teach in Brandon where we met his kind and intelligent wife. Shirley made the best bread and gave me the recipe which we still use today. Fond memories and our condolences to Bill and the family. - Posted by: Aubrey and Valerie Ferris (Friends) on: Nov 27, 2023
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So very sad to hear. Condolences to Bill and family. Shirley was one of the most beautiful ladies that crossed my life path and Ken and I had the honor of sharing some really amazing times with her and Bill. She will always hold a special place in my ❤🙏🙏 - Posted by: Janice Anderson (Friend) on: Nov 27, 2023
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Mrs. Hicks was the best English teacher. I learned and took so much from her incredible way of educating and letting me challenge myself. I still think of her often when reading a book, writing an email, or getting something out to patients at our clinic. I can still be the queen of run on sentences; her voice rings in my ears and I can see her red markers outlining them! I will continue to hear her and use all that I learned from her. I will miss her dearly. My condolences and wishes for her family to remember the great stories and memories of Mrs. Hicks. - Posted by: Sheri (Radford) Wasik (Student/friend) on: Nov 26, 2023
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Our condolences to Bill and his family for the Loss of Shirley. We remember her smile and friendly considerations. - Posted by: Edmund (Ted) Martin (Cousin) on: Nov 25, 2023
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Wow! What a solid, intelligent, compassionate person she was. Bill, it seems to me that you won the jackpot when you met and married Shirley. My condolences to you and your family. We shall miss her. - Posted by: Denis Letain (married to my 1st cousin.) on: Nov 25, 2023
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I was so saddened to read of Shirley's passing. What a remarkable woman and a fitting tribute to a life well lived. - Posted by: Ron Chatfield (Friend) on: Nov 25, 2023
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I was so saddened to read of Shirley's passing. What a remarkable woman and a fitting tribute to a life well lived. - Posted by: Ron Chatfield (Friend) on: Nov 25, 2023