Carried off with the undying love of the family he nurtured and valued like no other, Richard Gordon (Dick) Stokes chose to end his battle with kidney cancer on Friday, November 9, 2012 at the Riverview Health Centre.
Dick will never be forgotten and dearly missed by his wonderful wife of 51 years, Judy; his ever loving daughter Karen Stokes (Neal); son Gord Stokes and wife Nancy; son in law Steve Brockington; son in law Jeff Baker; chosen daughter Marie Larsen and husband Ron. Loved so very much, and the lights of his life are his grandchildren, Hayley, Chelsea, and Cole Baker, Owen Nicholson (Julie), Alexis Brockington, Ben and Elise Stokes, Tyler, Mathew, and Courtney MacNeish. Dick also leaves an innumerable amount of nieces; nephews; and very close friends whose lives he touched with his love, loyalty, and no doubt humour. He was predeceased by his parents Geraldine and Donald Stokes; as well as brothers Ron and Larry. Most painfully, he was predeceased by his daughter Cheryl just 10 years ago. It gives us all enormous comfort that he and Cheryl are together again.
Dad was born in Winnipeg and grew up in the west end where he made many lifelong friendships. He served with pride in the R.C.A.F. from 1957-1960, leaving only to begin his journey with the love of his life Judy whom he wed in 1961. Dad spent the majority of his career in the overhead door business as a sales manager where he cultivated many long lasting business relationships as well as personal friends. The work ethic and success he enjoyed during these days were, and to this day serve as an example to all of us. Sick days were not in his vocabulary.
Always an avid curler, Dad was a member of Assiniboine Memorial Curling Club, as well as C.F.B. Winnipeg for many years. He was also a member of the A.N.A.F. Unit #283 for many years. Dad was a man who always put his family ahead of all else; always cherishing his time with his wife and children, and especially his grandchildren. Papa’s favourite times were attending his grandchildren’s basketball, hockey, soccer, and volleyball games, dance recitals, school plays, and Christmas concerts. His pride in his grandchildren was unquestioned.
On Saturday, November 17, 2012 a Celebration of Dick’s Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. in the ANAF # 283, 3584 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg.
The family wishes to extend its deepest gratitude to all of the angels of 3E at Riverview Health Centre who were there for him, and our family at all times, and tolerated and laughed at his jokes while providing him both sincere comfort and dignity.
Wojcik's Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements.
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