RICHARD (RICK) DROST

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RICHARD (RICK) DROST Peacefully on Friday, March 3, 2000, Rick passed away at the age of 48 after a courageous battle with ALS. Rick will be lovingly remembered by his parents, Edward and Virginia; his brother Robert (Teresa) sisters, Lorna Speight (Larry), Karen Black (Sandy), Debra Decka (Richard), Darlene Bachewich (Les) and Edwardine Persichini (Mike) his nephews and nieces, (Jeffrey, Matthew, David, Jenna, Justin, Chris, Aaron, Kelsey and Stephanie) aunts, uncles and cousins along with his best friend and companion Shona Falk. Rick was born on September 28, 1951 in Brandon, Man. He attended David Livingstone School, Vincent Massey High School, and Brandon University. He obtained his Science degree at B.U., his Physical Education degree and teaching certificate at U of M. Rick taught school with the Winnipeg School Division Number 1 for over 20 years. He had a love of sports which included skiing, running and coaching gymnastics. Rick also loved to travel and meet new people. When Rick could no longer travel, he enjoyed many hours of travelling on the computer. Many thanks to the ALS Support Team, the many home care workers and Dr. Broda for their care given to Rick. A very special thanks to friends Clive Pickering and Jeff Lambkin who offered support to Rick during his illness. The family also wishes to thank all those who came to visit and offered get well wishes and prayers. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service in remembrance of Rick will take place Tuesday, March 7, at 10:00 a.m. from Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave. with Rev. Msgr. Stan Jaworski of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Roman Catholic Church presiding. Interment will take place in Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ricks memory to the ALS society of Manitoba, in care of Deer Lodge Centre, 2109 Portage Ave., Winnipeg, MB, R3J 0L3. God saw you getting tired When no cure was meant to be, He wrapped you in His loving arms, And whispered "Come to Me". You suffered much in silence Your spirit did not bend, You faced your pain with courage, Until the very end. You tried so hard to stay with us, Your fight was all in vain, God took you in his loving arms, And freed you from your pain. You didnt deserve what you went through, And so He gave you rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best. Arrangements entrusted to: CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME CEMETERY AND CREMATORIUM 885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 06, 2000