January 7, 1945 – September 7, 2020
With sadness, the family of Rick Jarrett announces his passing on September 3, 2020, at the age of 75.
Rick was involved in mining most of his adult life. He travelled extensively worldwide, and finally settled in Windermere, B.C. He became the Mining Engineer Manager at the Gypsum Mine in Windermere for 30 years. Rick was very active in politics, spent many years with the Legion #71 and was very active in Angel Flights.
He was also active in the Rod and Gun Club, the Local Kinsman, and the Masonic Lodge as well Rick was very supportive of any new and up-and-coming artists. He was an avid fisherman and loved golf, but his passions were his family and Texas Hold’Em! But not necessarily in that order! He will be sadly missed.
Special thanks and appreciation to the following…
Nursing staff at the Invermere Hospital for putting up with Rick for nine days. Kendall, special thanks!
Interior health and Hospice, special thanks to Carol & Jesse, Danieve, Jo & Bob Wilks for the amazing taxi service and delivery at home time! Ivan McKay for helping Rick part with things he never used anyway! Very grateful to you. John Rouse (an angel in disguise) and the best “go to” man anyone could ask for!
Jim Bonny for keeping an eye on John Rouse! Dr. Maslowska, for visits at home and reassuring phone calls, your compassion is unprecedented. Jan Brydon for her friendship and best “home cooking” ever… (with mysterious “AG” stickers), Erin, what a lost soul I would be without you! My “work” family for their flowers and support. How can you still be operating without my words of wisdom?
Coffee Boyz for joining Rick at home for his last coffee club meeting, and for finally realizing he was right about EVERYTHING! (as he told you for 17 years). Ken Carlow and the Legion gang, for so much care and friendship over the years! Poker buddies, I know he felt bad for taking your $$$ on a regular basis, not. You knew the stakes when you walked into the games! Your friendship with Rick was a highlight for him.
Angel flights, for bringing Rick on board early in the project. He so loved his work with you! Best of luck, Brent, on all your flights. To Rick’s sister Lynn, north of Edmonton, and all our chats via phone and for your friendship, however late.
Father Jo Jo & McPherson Funeral Home, we never knew such help and kindness existed. Our neighbours for your concern & help, food, flowers, and wine! To the 80+ people that stopped by to visit, social distancing at its finest!
Molly & Gauge, his beloved fur babies, who never left his side in the last few hours. Not even for treats, dogs are truly remarkable!
To my son Dylan, who, after 18 hours, arrived from Spain, and my daughter Jasmine from Mexico City. My squad has arrived with much love and is anxiously viewing their squad goals! And enjoying a few “quarantines”. I would also like to thank Mom in Ontario for all her phone support and love, as well as for all the underwear she ironed!
Rick is survived by his wife Lynda, daughter Jasmine, son Dylan and Lynn Trithart & family (Sister). He was predeceased by his mother, Gwendolyn and his father, William.
Please view Rick’s obituary on our website after September 21st, 2020, to view the recorded service.
Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Services. Condolences for the family can be offered at www.mcphersonfh.com