December 11, 1936 - October 26, 2023
In loving memory ~
Richard (Dick) Froess passed away suddenly in Salmon Arm on October 26, 2023, at the age of 86 years.
Born in Burr, Saskatchewan on December 11, 1936, Dick moved with his parents to the 97 B area south of Salmon Arm around 1940. He loved nature, well remembered for his hikes in the mountains, having worked as a faller in the logging industry for many years. He cycled many of the roads between Vernon and Lumby, as well as Deep Creek.
Predeceased by his parents, Albert and Katie; his brothers, Philip, Rudy and Clarence. Dick leaves his sister Edna (Dave) Jackson of Blue Ridge, Alberta; brother Dave (Beth) Froess of Salmon Arm; sisters-in-law, Luella of Kitimat and Margaret of Enderby; several nieces and nephews.
A Graveside service will be held on Friday morning, November 10th at 11 a.m. beside his brother Rudy in Mt. Ida Cemetery with Jack Bowers as the Celebrant. Family and friends will meet at Bowers Funeral Home by 10:45 a.m. for procession.
Honorary pallbearers are Jim, Bob, Karen, Teresa, Angela and Dante.
Online condolences may be sent to Dick's obituary at
www.bowersfuneralservice.com