Ida Grace Hubick

She was predeceased by her husband Edward Hubick, parents Earl and Grace Clemence, her siblings Ruby, Doris, Murray and Don, and her son-in-law Len Mustard.

Her memory will be cherished by her children Marie Mustard, Diane (Dwayne) Gibson and Gerry (Carol) Hubick, her grandchildren Wendy (Bryan) Anderson, Cheryl (Taylor) Keck Baycroft, Brittny (Kyle) Hebert, Tanner Gibson, Karlie Hubick, Josh Hubick and Ben Hubick, and great grandchildren Claire and Ella Hebert, Miles and Ruby Anderson and Noelle Baycroft as well as many extended family, friends and neighbours.

Ida was born on October 18, 1935 in Regina, Saskatchewan. She spent her early life on farmlands near Regina with her parents and siblings before marrying her husband Edward Hubick in 1957. They took over the Hubick family farm northeast of Regina where they raised their children Marie, Diane and Gerry. Ida was a talented, hardworking homemaker and spent much of her days canning, sewing, baking bread, and preparing family meals and school lunches with loving care. She was a great farmhand, cultivating large gardens, tending to chickens and other livestock, driving the grain truck during harvest and helping with the construction of buildings. Cold Saskatchewan winters were no match for Ida’s hardiness, taking her kids by skidoo on a 3 mile trip to visit her parents farm, arriving covered in snow, and making sure the kids were dressed for the cold (wake up kids, it’s 40 below). There were also many trips into Regina to deliver eggs from the farm. Her kids were very pleased to receive a quarter to buy a treat for themselves and share their mom’s favourite treat, strawberry shortcake piled with whip cream from the Woolco cafeteria.

In 1979, Ida and Ed retired from the farm and moved to Parksville, BC with their younger children Gerry and Diane. Diane returned to Regina and their oldest daughter Marie followed them to Parksville with her then-husband Ron. They brought the farming spirit with them to Parksville where they maintained a large garden, providing vegetables for the family and to sell at the Errington farmer’s market. They hosted many family gatherings and sleepovers for their grandchildren, where great fun was had playing in the yard, picking blackberries, walking to the store for candy, playing cards and games, and enjoying puzzles. The most cherished was the Christmas Eve dinner that Ida hosted for almost 40 years. She was an excellent cook, making family favourites such as cabbage rolls, porcupine meatballs and haystack cookies. Her house was filled with the most beautiful dahlias from her garden, making it as warm and welcoming as she was. She had the nicest smile and laugh, often saying funny comments that would get her grandkids laughing too.

Ida was the most creative member of the family. She was always working on a craft including sewing, knitting, ceramics, quilting, plastic canvas embroidery, diamond art and painting. She shared her talents by making numerous gifts for her family as well as teaching them her crafts. She was always very patient as we struggled to use her left handed scissors for sewing projects. She made clothing, sweaters, aprons, stuffed animals, pictures, many toys and decorations for the house, and any clothing or accessory for Barbie you can imagine. You always knew when you received a gift from Ida in a shoe or cereal box that it was something handmade with love.

Ida was one of the most unselfish persons you could meet, putting others’ needs above herself, making her a great wife, mother and grandmother. She’ll be remembered by many as a sweet, soft spoken, caring and strong individual. We all have much love and respect for her character, her love of crafts and the way she lived. We will miss her greatly. ♥️