Obituary of Mary Hickie

Mary Hickie of St. Paul Lutheran Home and formerly of the Waldron District, beloved wife of George Hickie, entered her eternal rest on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at St Paul Lutheran Home in Melville at the age of 81 years. Mary was born on May 4, 1936 in the Mamornitz District of Saskatchewan, the youngest of eight children of John and Annie (nee Sterzuik) Letwinetz. Mary received her grade nine at Woodhurst School. In 1943 the family moved closer to Buchanan where she attended Buchanan School as well helped her parents on the Farm. After receiving her grade twelve, Mary went to Teachers Collage in Saskatoon. Mary started her teaching career at St. Antal School in the Cana district. This is where she met the love of her life George Hickie. George said to his friend I am going to go and meet the new school teacher, so he jumped on his tractor and went over to see her. George asked her out and the courtship started, before getting married they talked about having children and both said we are going to have twelve and started to build a new house on George's Land. On October 11, 1958 Mary and George were united in marriage and resided on George's farm. Mary and George stayed true to their word and were blessed with twelve children. Mary took an active part in the farming operation, finding time to look after the children, growing a large garden, milking cows, feeding the chickens, geese, turkeys, ducks and pigs. She also found time to be secretary for the Farmers Union, score-keep for ball and bowling, a member of Pro-Life and the Royal Purple Legion. She enjoyed playing canasta, and watching her children and grandchildren in their school actives. The couple resided on the farm until the fall of 2007 and moved into Melville and resided on Scotia Street then on February 1, 2017 moved into Melville 7th and Main Care Home later due to health issues Mary became a resident at St. Paul Lutheran Home a few months ago. Predeceased by her parents, John and Annie; sons, Billy and Sam; grandson, Dustin; siblings, Dolly, Annie, Bill, Metro, Mike, Steve and Carl. Mary leaves to cherish her memory her beloved husband George; her children, Michael (Jacqueline) of Melville, Tim (Denise) of Morris, MB, David of Estevan, Ernie of Waldron, Christopher (Rhonda) of Yorkton, Jim of Waldron, George Jr. (Robin) of Winnipeg, Anna (Kip) Boyechko of Ottawa, John (Bonnie) of Moose Jaw, and Laurie (Colin) Hickie-Hartl of Lintlaw; 15 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; uncle and aunt, Sam (Helen) Letwinetz; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and close friends. Prayer Services were held on Friday, August 25, 2017 from St. Henry's Roman Catholic Church in Melville. The Funeral Mass was celebrated on Saturday, August 26, 2017 from St. Henry's Roman Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Mieczyslaw Burdzy O.M.I. as the Celebrant. George and Mary's children wish to thank Melville 7th and Main Care Home, St. Paul Lutheran Home staff and Dr. Eshawesh for the care given to Mary. "May God Bless you" Service Information Friday, August 25th, 2017 7:00pm, St. Henry's Roman Catholic Church Saturday, August 26th, 2017 11:30am, St. Henry's Roman Catholic Church Interment Details St. Mary's Parish Cemetery - Grayson