Mrs. Donna Dorene Dick

Dorene Donna Dorene Dick (nee Schobert), a woman defined by her practical nature, willing spirit, and acute memory, passed away surrounded by her loving family on March 4, 2026, at the age of 88. Born to Charlie and Thora Schobert on December 5, 1937 in Pouce Coupe, BC, Dorene was the first of four children. Raised on the family farm in Doe River, BC, and as the eldest, she remembered driving the tractor in the field at 9 years old and helping to prepare the large mid-day meal for the threshing crew at harvest time. These experiences helped her learn the values of hard work and responsibility early on, traits she carried through her lifetime. After graduating high school and business college in Dawson Creek, BC, she married Dennis Dick on May 2,1959, and they started a family. From Dawson Creek they moved to Houston, BC. where they raised their girls and eventually started their own business, D&D Glass Ltd. Prior to the glass shop Dorene worked as a secretary at the elementary school, then in public health and a counciling office, learning how to use a computer in her sixties! Beyond her professional life, Dorene’s true passion lay in volunteering. From helping organize smaller community events to working with the Canadian Cancer Society for 26 years, Dorene seldom said no to a request for help. During her working life and her volunteering she made many good friends whom she endeavoured to keep in touch with over the years. After Dennis’ passing in August 2000 she moved to Sundre, AB, there the volunteering continued. She dedicated many hours in helping to form the Sundre Palliative Care Association, also worked with the Foothills Lodge Auxiliary and the Bergen Ladies Aid, making friends along the way. In latter years she moved to High River, AB to be closer to her daughters and their families, residing at Abbeyfield House and then as her health declined, Seasons Care Home. Dorene is greatly missed by her whole family, including her loving daughters, Sandra (James) Bell, Melanie Dick (Lorne) and her grandsons, Corban Bell and Evan Hudson, of whom she was always proud. She is also, lovingly remembered by her siblings, Claudia, Shirley (Tom) and Lyonel (Maria), as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. The family extends heartfelt gratitude to her caregivers at Abbeyfield House and Seasons Care Home, and expresses immense appreciation for the kind and compassionate care provided by the doctors, nurses and support staff at the High River hospital during her final week. In lieu of flowers, donations to the High River District Health Care Foundation www.highriverhealthfoundation.ca, for palliative care would honour Dorene’s spirit of giving. A Private Family Service will be held at a later date. Caring for the family is Lyle Reeves Funerals of High River (Craig Snodgrass) 403.652.4242.

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Mrs. Donna Dorene Dick

December 5, 1937 - March 4, 2026