We Remember
Maj. TRICKETT, Ronald Samuel John
April 20, 2024 — January 1, 1970
Ron was born December 7, 1937, to Edith and Clifford Trickett in Walsingham Township, Ontario. He was promoted to glory on March 15, 2020 at the age of 82. He is survived by his loving wife, Doreen, and his four boys, Mark (Jill), Stephen (Marena), Brent (Celeste), and Paul (Lisa); his 10 grandchildren, whom he loved dearly, Sarah, Emmanuel, Nate, Samuel, Anita, Eva, David, Natalie, Payton, and Joel; his sister, Patricia; and brother, Clifford.
Ron was commissioned as a Salvation Army Officer in 1959 and retired in 2003. He then served as a Chaplain for the Vancouver Airport and in hospitals until 2016. Since then, his “work” has consisted of watching as many Blue Jays and Canucks games as possible.
His ministry took him to Northern BC, East Africa, South Africa, and all over Western Canada.
The family would like to thank Dr. Hendriks, the Cancer Clinic, and the Kelowna Hospice House for their compassionate care.
Due to travel restrictions, a celebration of life will be planned for a future date. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com.
Doreen and family so many times a day my thoughts and prayers go out to you. I’m sure not being able to plan a final good bye adds to the feelings you have.Ron was a dear friend and a great man who loved his Lord and brought blessing to many.God bless you all
Doreen and family, Thinking of you at this time and remembering our time together in Saskatoon. May you all in these days of loss and grieve avail of the peace that passes all understanding and continue to have hope in the resurrection and reunion. Peace. Wilson & Lorrraine Noble
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As I think about you, your family, and your love for Jesus, Doreen, I can only think of the words of the old hymn: “sorrow and love flow mingled down . . .” God bless you very much as you both rejoice and mourn.
I was sorry to learn of Ron’s passing and want to assure you, Doreen, and your family of our thoughts and prayers during these days as you adjust to life without your loved one.
I was a Session mate of Ron’s but life took us in different directions and so I never met you or your family.
God bless you with His comforting grace.
Donna Dowding
Sending love and prayers and asking that Jesus peace would rest on you as you grieve on this side of eternity.
I have had fond memories of Ron at the Airport chapel ministry. His kindness, positiveness and extrovert character were touching a practicum chaplaincy student like myself more than a decade ago. Was mentoring under chaplain Daggett at that time.
Major Ron was a true man of God. I met him many years ago as a young teen and off and on throughout years of ministry. He visited my husband after Ralph’s surgery in Vancouver many years ago. His compassion and love for people was one of his greatest attributes. He will be greatly missed. Thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Judy and I wish to express our sincere condolences to the family of Ron. We valued our friendship. Ron was a good friend. We will miss him. God be with you Doreen.
Sending much Love n prayers to you all.. Thank you for your many years of commitment & service to our family’s n community.s. Hagwil Yeen.
You have fought the Good fight you have won the race.. Enter now into the Glory of God.
Yeen ahl ts’im gooyp’ax.
(Walk in the light.)
Picture is of the mountains n lava beds outside Gitwinksihlkw.
My most sincere condolences to you all in this great loss. I know that God will comfort you with all your memories.
so very sorry for your loss. Major & Mrs. Trickett were our Corps Officers at South Burnaby Corps , I think in the 70’s and boys I used to look after you when you were very little.
Ron was a treasured friend of our at YVR where we volunteer as Green Coats.
Loved talking about the Blue Jays and Canucks. He has, and will be truly missed. May your memories be of comfort at this time.
Sincerely, Marilyn and Derek Glazer
I only had the privilege of meeting Major Ron on 2 or 3 occasions and this was at Vancouver Airport. Many of the airport staff, Green Coats (volunteers) and chaplains and chapel volunteers remembered him with fondness and were saddened by his promotion to Glory. Some were good enough to tell me of different times when Ron ministered as chaplain. He is remembered as a fine Christian gentleman and will undoubtedly have been met by his Lord with the words “well done good and faithful servant”.
Dear Doreen,
This came as a surprise to us and our fond memories of you both are so special to us. We want to assure you and the family of our continued prayers during this difficult time. May the peace that passes all understanding be yours now and in the coming days. Sent with our love.
Major Doreen and family, many prayers and loving thoughts are with you during this time of Major Ron’s illness and death. The Kamloops Corp has been so blessed by the Trickett family and with the special messages that Major Ron had for us. May the Lord bless and protect you. May the Lord’s face shine upon you and give you peace.
Julie Inancsi, Sharron McKinnon
Dear Doreen, Paul & Lisa,
It was a distinct blessing to have known Ron. He had an influence on my life when I was soldiering at the Kamloops Corps. Although we mourn the loss now, we know that we rejoice that he has been taken home to be in the presence of our Lord Jesus and that we will spend eternity together.
Dear Doreen & Family. So sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. He certainly was a Gentleman & Man of God. Our memories of your family and ours go back many years when we camped at Penticton for officers’ furlough. Please be assured of our prayers during this time. Blessings!
Dear Doreen and family,
We were so very sorry to hear about Ron. Like Cara he’s now home and out of pain and safe.
God bless you and your Angel Ron and family through this difficult time.
Love Dena and Gary and Angel Cara xo
A wonderful man and family. I was 18, single mom, thousands of miles away from home trying to find a babysitter for my 6 week old daughter, Crystal. I frantically called my mom in Ottawa and asked her what to do. She said, gimme a few minutes. She called again later to say a gentleman from the Salvation Army would be knocking on my door soon, to let him in.
It was Major Trickett in uniform, with a huge smile saying “I hear you need a babysitter? My wife has raised 4 boys, and would love to have a little girl to look after.”
They cared (doted on) her for 3 months, until I moved home to Ottawa.
I’m 60 now. I will never forget your love and support and we are well.
My love to the family. 💞