Rick was a kindhearted man, who loved to sing, dance, and to make you laugh. No matter how hard life got, he was always trying to make you smile. He loved his Sunday football days, where he would spend all day in his chair, happier than a kid in a candy store. He loved movies, and a good home cooked meal.
His biggest joys in life were his children, grandchildren and music. If you asked him about his grandkids, he would say he was so proud of the young men they are becoming. He loved to talk on the phone to the boys and loved when they would relax and watch a movie together.
When I asked him to come to Fort Qu’Appelle to help me look after his grandchildren, he didn’t even hesitate, he packed his bag, got on a plane and moved in with us in 2016. Although it was a huge change for him, he made the best of the move and was happy to be closer to his family.
“Dad, I love you and miss you already, I am so thankful for all our years together.”
You always said this can’t be the end, so I hope you are dancing and singing in that new life.
Rick was born on September 19, 1952, in Vancouver, British Columbia to Arthur and Dorothy Clabon. He was the youngest of three siblings. He was predeceased by both of his parents and sister Dorothy Jean Hewitt.
His memory will live on through his children Kristen (Shawn) Resener, Trevor Clabon and their mother Beth Boreham; two grandsons Owen and Liam Resener; sister Ruth Greg; friends and extended family.
There will be a celebration of life for Rick held in April, when his family takes him home to British Columbia where he will join his parents.
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