ROSS, Nicolene Cecilia “Nicki”

ROSS, Nicolene Cecilia “Nicki” (nee Bendickson)
December 19, 1920 – May 13, 2018

On Sunday, May 13, 2018 Nicki Ross resident of Strathmore, Alberta formerly of Wadena, Saskatchewan passed peacefully on the morning of Mother’s Day at the age of 97 years.
She is survived by her loving family, six children, Elaine (Harold) of Archerwill, SK, David of Edmonton, Sherell (Arnold) of Strathmore, Jack (Gladys) of Edmonton, Linda (Murray) Strathmore, Bob (Brenda) of Rochon Sands; son-in-law, Harry Fehr of Strathmore; 21 grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren; 19 great great grandchildren; brother, Bob Bendickson and sister, Mabel McRae both of Abbotsford, B.C., as well as numerous nieces, nephew, cousins and many friends.
Nicki was predeceased by her first husband, James Hamill in 1964; second husband, Ira Ross in 1991; two daughters, Diane Wilkinson and Donna Fehr; four grandchildren, Kimberly, Lorilei, Blair, Ethan; parents, John and Hilda Bendickson; as well as three sisters and four brothers.
Nicki’s family would like to say thank-you to all the “Wheatland Lodge Staff” for their wonderful care of Mom during her 12 years there, the “Bayshore Staff” for assisting Mom on a daily basis, the “Home care nurses” for tending to Mom’s health care needs, the “Sagewood Age Care Staff” for making Mom feel right at home over the past 3 1/2 Months, and finally to Dr. Alison Clarke, Your care and compassion definitely exceeded our expectations and we are grateful to all of you.
A celebration of Nicki’s life was held on Friday, May 25th, 2018 at 2:00 pm at Lord of All Lutheran Church, 112 Lakeside Boulevard, Strathmore. If friends so desire, donations in Nicki’s name may be made to: Wheatland Hospice Society, Box 2154 Strathmore, Alberta T1P 1K2 as expression of sympathy. To send condolences, please visit Nicki’s obituary at www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca.