September 8, 1935 – December 15, 2022
at the age of 87 years:
Prayers will be offered Thursday, December 22nd, 7pm, Fischer’s Funeral Services, Salmon Arm, BC.
A Mass of Christian burial will follow Friday, December 23rd, 11am, St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Enderby, BC, Father Tony Ackerman, Celebrant. Interment to follow at Cliffside Cemetery, Enderby, BC.
Born September 8th, 1935, she passed away peacefully December 15th with family at her side. Rika was the sixth child of 11 siblings. She married her husband Jack in March 1958. Two weeks later, they were on a boat to start a new life together in BC.
In 1959 they purchased a farm in Grindrod where they raised 5 children: John (Binky) Drydyk, Kathy (Rodger) DeMille, Jack (Brenda) Drydyk, Mary-Lou (Gary) Stewart, Richard (Heather) Drydyk. The family also enjoyed 12 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. After 26 years, they sold the farm and relocated across the road, remaining near family. Then in 2008, they moved to Armstrong. In 2017, Rika lost her partner and moved to a new retirement community in Salmon Arm.
Rika enjoyed the last 5 years close to family and grandchildren. She loved sewing, crocheting, needlepoint and many of her grandchildren were blessed by spending countless hours at Oma’s house baking, having sleep overs and doing all things fun. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her and her generosity. Their home was always welcoming for anyone who wanted a cup of coffee or a warm meal.
Prayers will be offered Thursday, December 22nd, 7pm, Fischer’s Funeral Services, Salmon Arm, BC.
A Mass of Christian burial will follow Friday, December 23rd, 11am, St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Enderby, BC, Father Tony Ackerman, Celebrant. Interment to follow at Cliffside Cemetery, Enderby, BC.
Thank you Marga. Could you please send me your address.
Our sincere condoleances ! Hans and Daisy Drijdijk ( Oldest Son of Cees and Sien Drijdijk-Vermue)
Beste familie ,
Gecondoleerd en heel veel sterkte
We denken aan jullie
Anton en Marianne Drijdijk
Koewacht Nederland
Lieve familie,
Gecondoleerd met het verlies van jullie moeder en oma.
We hebben Rika gekend als een hele lieve, hartelijke en zeer gastvrij iemand.
Als we op vakantie in Canada waren werden we zeer warm verwelkomt. Door Rika en de hele familie. We zullen haar niet vergeten.
Van Tante Clazien van Jan Drijdijk.
En kinderen: Hans, Jeannette, Rob, Lucy, Annemarie en Egon( in memorie)
To the Drydyk family,
We are saddened to hear of the recent passing of your mom and grandma (Oma). I remember her as a kind and generous woman, always willing to help out in the community. Please accept our deepest condolences at this time of loss and grief. I hope you carry with you many pleasant memories of Rika and rest in the confidence that she trusted in the Lord. God Bless, Colin Karpowich & Family
Dear family, we are very sorry to hear about the passing away of your mother and grandmother. One of my earliest remembrance is of the wedding of her and Oom Jack as a bridel girl. We did visit them in 1997 and they had a great welcome. Good memories! We wish you all a good farewell service and strength to cope with the loss. Kind regards Marga van Schagen and family