February 20, 1931 - May 1, 2025
Delbert John Bickley, age 94, of Red Deer County, died May 1, 2025 at Michener Hill Extendicare Center.
He was born on February 20, 1931 to John Amos Bickley and Ruby Violet Bickley (née Neal) in Red Deer.
Delbert attended school in Ridgewood District and Red Deer, later graduating from Olds Agricultural College.
He grew up on Meridian Park Grain and Stock Farm, assuming ownership of the farm from his father in the 1970s and remained a dedicated farmer until the age of 90 years.
He married Wanda Margaret Scott on March 23, 1953 and they had three children, Wendy Joanne, Edwin John, and Joseph Chris.
He was a curler and an active member of the Ridgewood community, serving on the Ridgewood Hall Board for several years.
Delbert is survived by his spouse: Wanda, children: Wendy, Edwin (Michelle), Joseph, grandchildren: Bradley John (Jennifer), Emmett Justin John (Renee), his brother: Byron Neal Bickley and in-laws: Raymond Scott (Uharada) and Danny Scott.
He was preceded in death by his parents John and Ruby Bickley, valued friends Stan and Evelyn Cressey, Dorothy Bickley (wife of Neal) and daughter-in-law Beverly Cruikshank.
A celebration of Delbert's life and legacy will be held at 1:00pm on June 8, at the Ridgewood Community Hall.
Memorials or donations may be made to the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation
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