Rick Brodie was born on January 11, 1947 in Empress, Alberta. He died on October 10, 2010 at his home in Empress.
He is survived by his sister Judith Dirk of Medicine Hat and two brothers Bill (Elaine) of Burstall and Dennis (Valerie) of Ottawa; aunt Margaret Babok of Calgary; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents Gordon and Elma Brodie; brother Bob Brodie, sister in law Kathy Brodie, nephew Michael Scott Brodie.
Rick attended Kitchener School in Empress and graduated from high school in Oyen. He worked for the T.D. Bank in Empress, Camrose and Grande Cache. Rick came home to care for his elderly parents and worked for the Village of Empress for many years. He also worked for several farmers in the Empress district.
A kind and gentle spirit with a quiet unassuming manner Rick was dearly loved by his family and will be sadly missed by his many friends.
A Service of Remembrance will be held on Saturday October 16th at 2:00 p.m. in the McNeill United Church at Empress, Alta with Dr. Shane Andrus officiating.
Memorial tributes for Rick may be directed to the Empress Volunteer Fire Department, Box 159, Empress, Alta T0J 1E0 or to a charity of choice.
Arrangements in care of Mac Lean's Funeral Home of Oyen.
