Obituary of Astrid Christina Usick

USICK - Astrid Christina Jansonn, December 24, 1929 - September 3, 2008. Predeceased by son Dale (in infancy), Garth (1989) and her husband of forty-seven years, Edward in 2000. Astrid is survived by her son Leonard Usick and children, Shea, Jamie and Jade; daughter Debbie Hicks and children, Angie Tate (Andy), Ryan Hicks (Kim) and Craig Hicks; daughter Elaine Booth (Doug) and children, Shane and Jennifer; great-grandchildren, Ella, Michael, Jack Tate, Lily Hicks; and special family friend Caroline. Astrid Christina Jansonn was born in Crestwynd, Saskatchewan on Christmas Eve 1929. Neighbours were excited when they heard the Jansonn's had received a special Christmas gift that talked. Everyone thought they had gotten a radio'. In 1929 radios were scarcer than babies. Astrid lost her Mom (Charlotte) and her brother Cyril who was in the Air Force before she turned 15. Her Dad (Aaron) who hailed from Sunne, Sweden was the apple of her eye. Astrid attended Luther College and then returned home to work in the Post Office in her Dad's service station. The Greyhound buses would stop there and want some of Astrid's great apple pie. She met her husband Ed at a dance at Temple Gardens in Moose Jaw. They were married in St. Andrew's Church in 1953 and moved to Ontario where all of their children were born. In 1960 they moved to Regina and lived in the Lakeview area. Astrid loved children and lived for her children and grandchildren. She valued individuality, was soft spoken, big hearted and artistic. In high school she won prizes at the fair for her art work and continued to oil paint, draw and do crafts. She loved kids and spent many hours with her grandkids and taught Messengers at Lakeview Church. She loved music and dancing. She played the violin and piano. The Angels will have another band member. Funeral Service will be held Saturday, September 6, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. in Lakeview United Church, 3200 McCallum Avenue, Regina, SK with Rev. David Eskdale officiating. Interment in Riverside Memorial Park. Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorial donations can be made to the Garth Edward Usick Memorial Bursary', in memory of her son, c/o University of Regina, External Relations, North Residence, Rm 210, 3737 Wascana Parkway, Regina, SK. An online book of condolences may be signed at www.speersfuneralchapel.com