HELFRICH, Nick Jacob
August 28, 1932 - September 12, 2015
Nick passed away after a very brief illness at the Red Deer Regional Hospital surrounded by his children, grandchildren, and their loved ones. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Kathy, who always held a special place in his heart. He will be dearly missed by his children, Pat (Terry), Linda, Larry (Twyla), and Mervin (Kerri); eight grandchildren, Stacy (Kyle), Brandi, Brittany, Rory, Aidan, Ross, Michelle, and Cody; and four great-grandchildren, Tyler, Clayton, Bronson, and Ryker. He is also survived by his wife, Alice, of Red Deer; his brothers Leo (Celine), Eugene (Ellen), and Jerome; and sisters Eleanor Helfrich and Josie (Maynard) Krenbrink. Nick was a role model to his children and an inspiration to his grandchildren. He was a successful businessman and entrepreneur who greatly believed in the support, involvement and growth of the small community of Rockyford where he, along with his brothers, built a business, raised a family, and made 57 years of wonderful memories. He fondly remembered his years in the Standard Snowmobile Club, Rockyford Lions Club, and the Knights of Columbus, as well as the many years he enjoyed as an active member of the Canadian Feed Industry. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made directly to the Alberta Cancer Foundation (1331-29 St. N.W., Calgary, T2N 4N2) or S.T.A.R.S. Air Ambulance (Box 570, 1441 Aviation Park N.E., Calgary, T2E 8M7). A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, September 18, 2015 at St. Rita’s Catholic Church (Rockyford) at 11:00 a.m. To send condolences, please visit Nick’s obituary at www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca.
