DYCK Obituaries
Margaret (Heinrichs) Dyck, age 91, went to be with her Lord and Saviour on Monday, April 8, 2024 at the Meadows Long Term Care, Swift Current, SK. Margaret was born on July 23, 1932 on the family farm near Pambrun, SK to Jacob and Katherine Heinrichs - the tenth child in a family of twelve. She was her dad’s little helper on the farm. Her family eventually moved to Wymark, SK, where she completed Grade 11. Margaret met dad, Jacob J. Dyck, fell in love and they married on August 3, 1952. They were married for over 71 years and had three children. The family moved from the Swift Current area in 1958 to a rural elevator point, Thunder Creek, near Central Butte, SK. Here they raised their family for 17 years. Margaret kept busy being a wife, Mom and homemaker. Margaret was an exceptional cook, prepared meals and hosted family gatherings for relatives, friends and farmers from the community who would drop by for a visit. Margaret and Jake were active in the Thunder Creek Community with baseball, dances and other social events. In 1972 Margaret and Jake moved their family to Rush Lake. It is here they got to know and made friends in another friendly community. In 1976 their family moved to Swift Current. Margaret worked at Cypress Hills Cheese Plant and at the Southside Co-op. Margaret enjoyed watching her family grow, as her children married and had their own families. Margaret looked forward to attending her grandchildren's special occasions. Margaret loved camping in the summer at SK Landing, Lac Pelletier and Cypress Hills parks. She was an avid reader, and enjoyed watching sporting events. Margaret had a stroke in 2018, and made her new home at the Meadows. Margaret soon warmed the hearts of the residence and staff; she was grateful for the wonderful care she received. She always looked forward to friends and family who took the time to visit her. Her memory and spirit will continue to be cherished by many families and friends including her loving husband Jake, son, Randy (wife, Laurel) Dyck, daughter, Glennis (husband, Loel) Steinley, son, Garnet (wife, Lorie) Dyck. Grandchildren and Great-grandchildren , Jennifer Juuti,( kids Margo, Jake) Curtis (wife Chalci Dyck & kids, Daemon, Millie) Travis Steinley (wife, Stephanie & kids, Brianna, Liam & step-children, Summer, Grayson St, Cyr), Justin Steinley (wife Jamie), Natasha Martens (husband Derek & kids June, Susie, Charlie, Helen & Sarah), Shantel Howell (husband Sean); Sister Betty (husband Don) Loeppky, Sister-in-law, Elaine Dyck ; Brother-in -laws; Frank Dyck, John (wife Verna) Dyck ans Howard Hesjedal. Margaret is predeceased by her parents, Jacob and Katherine Heinrichs, granddaughter; Charlotte Dyck, Siblings and spouses; Katherine (John) Wall, Peter (Margaret) Heinricks, Helen (Isaac) Wall, William (Eleanor) Heinricks, Anne (Charles) Straub, Agnes (Austen) Robson, Hilda (William) Robson, Mary (Norman) Allan, Jake (Dorothy) Heinricks, Evelyn Hesjedal. Her In-law parents; Jacob and Agnetha Dyck; brother-in-law, Martin Dyck, sister in-law, Stella Dyck, and several nieces and nephews. In memory of Margaret, donations made to The Meadows Auxiliary or the SPCA would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements were in care of Swift Current Funeral Home, Swift Current, SK. For further information, or to leave a personal message of condolence on the family’s obituary page, please go to swiftcurrentfuneralhome.com