Dyck, Justin

October 31, 1976 — April 11, 2012

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Justin at the age of 35, son, grandson, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, friend. He leaves to mourn his mother Pearl Dyck (Reidar) Kelowna, father Edward Dyck (Sherri) Kamloops, brother Shaun Dyck (Melisa) Kamloops, grandparents Mike and Katie Postnikoff (Benito/Kelowna). His nephews Thomas and Derian who loved him dearly, having spent 8 fun-filled days with him in LA just a little over a month ago. He also leaves behind his doting aunts, Debbie Arcand (Mike) Kelowna, Gail Stenberg (Sheldon) Nanaimo, Leslie Rogalski (Nanaimo) cousins Ian Stenberg (Ngan) Nanaimo, Jordan Rogalski, Nanaimo, Christopher Rogalski (Jodi) Edmonton, Waylon Arcand (Misty) Kelowna and Trina Arcand Kelowna. Justin was so loved, he belonged to all of us. Justin’s uncles in Winnipeg, Robert Dyck, Marvin Dyck (Marlene), Dave Dyck (Yvette), Kelvin Dyck and cousins Jared, Kristin, Michelle, Leslie and Travis and their families. Predeceased by Aaron and Anne Dyck (grandparents). Also left behind was his favorite companion Plinko who never left his side. Justin was born in Swan River, MB but shortly afterwards moved to Winnipeg where he spent the majority his school years, participating in organ lessons, hockey, soccer, football, baseball, cadets, but his favorite hanging out with his friends. Later moving to BC where he completed his senior high in Kamloops. Justin’s favorites memories and dreams were of the years after graduating when he worked in silvaculture in the bush with his brother and his buddies at his side having worked in the Queen Charlottes, BC, Alberta, and even Montreal and Quebec and where his school years in French Immersion in Winnipeg were quite helpful. After being diagnosed with brain cancer 10 years ago he couldn’t work as physically hard but loved his part-time job in “shoes” at Winners in Kelowna. He fought his battle with cancer bravely and was our ‘hero’, living life to the fullest. There were difficult times but he handled his life with dignity and a smile. He loved the outdoors and camping, his computer, his herbal remedies. He loved to travel and spent wonderful family vacations in Mexico, LA and his favorite, Vancouver Island. Over the past few years Justin obtained his motorcycle license, his firearms license and boat license and enjoyed driving his little old boat around the beautiful Okanagan lakes last summer. The family wishes to express their thanks to Dr. Sauciuc, Justin’s oncologist and the staff at CSI (Kelowna Cancer Centre), Dr. Chamberlain, Dyck’s Pharmacy and everyone involved in his care and which without we wouldn’t have had these past 10 precious years with him. You will always be with us Justin, never forgotten, always loved; rest in peace our dear Justin. In lieu of flowers, should anyone desire, donations can be made to the Kelowna Cancer Centre in memory of Justin. A celebration of his life will be held on Friday, April 27, 2012 at 5:00 pm at Springfield Funeral Home Family Centre, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC