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Thomas (Bud) Bernard George HICKS

September 19, 2020

August 28, 1929 - September 19, 2020
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Tom Hicks, our father and friend. He was born at Semans, SK. to Irene and Frank Hicks. He and his sisters Doreen and Edna grew up helping on the Choiceland Sk farm. After grade school he graduated as a Civil Engineer from the U of S. He worked as a Prof. Eng. in Sask and Man. In 1974 they moved to Red Deer where he finished his career with Northside Constr.
In 1954 he married Eleanor Helgason and raised 4 children. Their 63 yrs of marriage were filled with much love and connection with family and friends. Raising buffalo, hard work and parties at Faraway Farm filled many years.
Tom is survived by his children: Doug Hicks, Glenn(Diane) Hicks, Donna(Frank) Kooiman, and grandchildren: Jordan Faulkner, Cody and Jesse Hicks, Dustin Hicks and Andrew, Emma, Ava and Katana Kooiman. He is predeceased by his wife Eleanor Hicks and son Roy Hicks.
A memorial service will be held Oct 3 at 2:00 pm. For details contact family.