MICHAEL DYCK

1985 - 2006

Michael Bradley Dyck, beloved son of Grace Dyck and Gerald Dyck of Taber, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2006 at the age of 21 years.
Michael is remembered lovingly and missed greatly by his parents, and his siblings, Dustin, Terrilynn, Dallas, Jeffrey, Jolene and his dog, Peso. Michael is survived by his paternal grandparents Abe and Susan Dyck of Taber and his maternal honorary grandparents Mr. Howard Rash of Taber and Jake and Susie Knelson of Swift Current, Saskatchewan. He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents Henry Martens (2002) and Anne Martens (2004) of Swift Current, Saskatchewan, his cousin Brendan Speers (1996) of Swift Current, Saskatchewan as well as two siblings (1994) due to premature birth. Michael’s smile and caring personality will be missed by special aunts, uncles and cousins. Michael is survived by all of his aunts and uncles, Les (Iris) Martens of Bow Island, Evelyn (Bill) Giesbrecht of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Doreen (Carman) Moen of Lloydminster, Jack (Marlene) Martens of Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Mark Martens of Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Paul Martens of Vermilion, Lydia (Harry) Parker of Allan,  Saskatchewan, Naomi (Norman) Unger of Ste. Anne, Manitoba, Lois (Cecil) Speers of Leader, Saskatchewan, Cheryl (Harold) Addy of Taber, Sylvia (Sam) Mcarthur of Lethbridge, Rhonda (Tim) Woof, Ellery Dyck, Jean (Viola) Dyck all of Taber, Lionel Dyck of Lethbridge and by forty cousins. Michael was born in Swift Current, Saskatchewan on June 4, 1985. In October, 1988, he moved to Taber with his parents and his brother, Dustin. He was home schooled for nine years before attending high school at St Mary’s. Mark Boschee was his favorite teacher. Michael graduated in 2004. He was pursuing a career in welding, and was currently employed in the welding industry.
Michael was social, outgoing, down to earth and had great potential. He loved camping and hunting, had a vivid imagination and always had a crazy story to tell. Michael had a great sense of adventure and enjoyed rafting. He had finished three trips down the Oldman River this summer. He was looking forward to going on a trap-line with his father in Northern Alberta this coming winter. Michael enjoyed a variety of pets like snakes, lizards, degus, praying mantas, tarantulas, a coyote and his dog, Peso. Michael loved to draw and was patriotic. Michael joined Cadets in 1998 where he met a very special friend, Justin Jeffrey. From there the “Circle of Bros” had begun. He thought positively, loved life, and was an all around good-hearted person. He always had a smile, and when he walked into a room he brought joy with him. Michael was polite, caring, patient non-judgmental and had a true concern for people. Michael had a very soft heart which was always devoted to righting a wrong. Michael was loyal, well respected, and was always willing to help out his friends. Michael was easy to talk to, and everyone knew secrets were safe with him. Michael believed in God, and was searching for God’s guidance. Michael was becoming himself again, was happy, smiling, having a good time and came home to tell his family how much he loved them. Michael’s words were, “You can choose to be sad or choose to be glad. I choose to be glad.” Life is what you make of it.
“We love you Michael, and will miss you dearly. We know you are in a safe and peaceful place with God.”
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Tuesday, August 29, 2006 from 7:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
The Funeral Service will be held at the First Christian Reformed Church, 3902 Heritage Drive, Taber on Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Ron Gartly of the Taber Evangelical Free Church, officiating. Interment to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Michael’s name may be made directly to T.C.A.D., Taber Community Against Drugs, 5700 - 50 Avenue, Taber, Alberta  T1G 2H7, to AADAC, Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission, Financial Services, 6th Floor, 10909 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta  T5J 3M9 or to The Gideons International In Canada, 501 Imperial Road North, Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1H 7A2.