Richard Brent Foreman

Richard Brent Foreman

Richard Foreman Obituary

Published by Vancouver Sun and/or The Province on Jan. 6, 2015.
Richard Brent Foreman

January 9, 1964 - December 22, 2014

It is with unimaginable grief, we announce the sudden loss of son, brother, uncle, nephew and friend. Rick was passionate about reading, running and exercise. Martial Arts were a love of his and he spent many hours at Bobolink Park in Vancouver practising the art. Watching old movies and surfing the net on a variety of subjects was an enjoyed pastime. A family spelling bee champion, Rick will always be remembered for his boyish smile and his love of cats. Rick is predeceased by his father Phil Foreman /94 and will forever be missed by his loving mother Heidi Summers, step father Garry Summers, brother Steve (Tracy), John (Andrea), twin brother Trevor (Rosa), lifelong friend Launi, nieces and nephews and many cousins, favourite aunt Margaret, aunts and uncles. A private memorial will be held on January 10, 2015 to remember our beloved Rick.

In lieu of Flowers, the family respectfully requests donations to TLC Pet Adoptions #3 - 27090 32nd Avenue, Aldergrove BC V4W 3T7

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RICK AT CHRISTMAS TIME

December 8, 2015

December 1, 2015

To my brother-in-law......Rick.....it's been just about a year now that you have left us. We still have so many unanswered questions that we will never know the answers to. We know you are in a better place now and have found peace with yourself as you could not find it in life. I will always remember you and the love you had for your BIG cat Spooky! You two were the best of friends! Just knowing that you are with your Dad, is very comforting. You truly will be missed at the family gatherings, but we know you will be looking down at us with your Dad.

Love Tracy. XXOO

OUR CAT ROCKY, WE NAMED AFTER RICK

November 20, 2015

Jim McAllister

November 18, 2015

I met rick in 1989 at the can factory we both were employed at. We shared many fun times, weight training, dining out, especially Greek cuisine, He lived at my house for the summer of 2006. I feel sadness that you exited far too soon ! I feel happiness to have shared so many good times. I feel honored to have had you as my friend ! Gone...but never forgotten,..RIP Bro.

Ed & Terry Tack

November 14, 2015

Loved by many Rick, you were a man of many interests, and good at them. You were one of God`s warriors and were called home to rest. There but for the Grace of God go all of us, we will meet again and it will be good.

November 10, 2015

Rick, I only met you once, but knowing of you as a rescuer of homeless cats, I know you were someone I would have liked and respected.
Love, Dixie

Love you always Rick

November 7, 2015

John Foreman

November 6, 2015

Very difficult to accept losing Rick. He had so many great qualities. Generous,caring with a sense of humour among others. So many things he said and did will always put a smile on my face, but life will not be the same without him. Always in our hearts and never forgotten.
John and Andrea.

In Loving Memory of My Son

November 6, 2015

Angel for Rick

November 6, 2015

November 5, 2015

Bob Mueller

November 5, 2015

Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle. RIP Rick

November 3, 2015

Dear Heidi, Gary&Family

Max and I wish to extend our condolences on your loss. Our thoughts and prayers
are with you
Rest in peace Richard -

November 2, 2015

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS YOU LOVED YOUR SON
AND HE LOVED YOU. GOD BLESS YOU.

ELLA REID

In loving memory Aunty M

October 31, 2015

In memory of Rick---Aunty M

October 31, 2015

In Memory of Uncle Rick, Taryn & Kyle

October 31, 2015

RICKS FAVOURITE HALLOWEEN PICTURE

October 31, 2015

Jayeson Bardell

October 30, 2015

Dear Garry and Heidi,
Karin and I were both very saddend, when we heard about your son Richard, we send our absolute condolences, and wish you complete piece and happiness going forward into the future, all our love and best wishes.
Jayeson & Karin.

Picture from Rick for my birthday

October 30, 2015

October 30, 2015

Halloween Ricks favourite time of the year

October 30, 2015

October 30, 2015

from John and Andrea

October 29, 2015

from Trevor and Rosa

October 29, 2015

some condolence cards

October 29, 2015

October 29, 2015

Aunty Hiedie and Sons--You all came to our farm --east of Bashaw AB. when the boys were in there early teens for a bit of a reunion with all of the Alberta families.It was too funny --Uncle Phil got on our horse Brandy -she took a few steps and he promtly fell off. You must remember how we laughed !!!!We remember how HANSOM the boys were. I have a pic. of U all and will look for it.Uncle Art and Karen were there as well.Wonderful memory!May GOD grant you and your family Peace and Wonderful Memories to hold strong in your hearts.Remember our Prayers are always with you. Warmly Yours Roger and Dee Sehlstrom

October 28, 2015

October 28, 2015

Rick in Amsterdam

October 28, 2015

Lyall Deleuuw

October 27, 2015

As a teenager, I remember coming out to your home in Vancouver. We shared some of the best, growing up memories that I could ever of had with you , Rick and your bro Randy. Rock music( Boston's debut Album ) Hanging out at Stanley Park, (Second Beach?) . We were all about 13 or 14 I think..All the girls, my first swim in an ocean, walking around a big city, going to some excellent party's..Ya, good times, never will be forgotten. As a kid from the farm, it all was a huge eye opener. Great fun, in the sun. Aunt Heidi and Uncle Phil, you made it lots of fun. Your cousin Forever bud.

5 kittens Rick helped the mom to deliver

October 25, 2015

Linda & Lyall Knight

October 25, 2015

Dear Aunt Hiede & Uncle Garry. We didn't know Rick very well, but we feel a deep loss for him anyway. When one of your Family is gone it's tough. God be with you All. We pray that you will feel God's help whenever you need It most. Love and Prayers..Lyall & Linda Knight

Rick with favourite cat Petrie

October 24, 2015

Rick, I loved you like a son. I find comfort in knowing you are at peace in Heaven with your Dad, Love always, Garry

Rose arrangement for cemetary

October 24, 2015

from Steve and Tracy

October 24, 2015

Garry Summers

October 23, 2015

Lord, We are gathered here today to plant this tree in loving memory of a special son and brother Rick. With wind and rain, may it stand tall and flourish. Let the light of the sun shine down on it always, now and forever more. Let it be. Amen

from Shirley and Gerry

October 21, 2015

Ricks and Launi's kittens

October 21, 2015

Rick at Christmas

October 21, 2015

Rose arrangement for the cemetary

October 21, 2015

planting lilac tree in memory of Rick

October 21, 2015

Ricks tree at Easter

October 20, 2015

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October 20, 2015

Charlene Draper

October 17, 2015

My favourite memories of Rick are when we were kids playing at Grandma's house, we didn't have a care in the world back then. I loved the family reunions at Stanley Park and having the chance to see Rick and the rest of the family. Those picnics kept the family connected and memories I will always cherish.

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Cheryl Mueller

October 14, 2015

Rick, one of the memories I have of you is on the day Neil Armstrong landed on the moon in the summer of 1969. We were only about 5 years old and I remember many of our cousins, including you, were all sitting on the floor at our grandparent's house watching the landing on a tiny black and white tv. It was probably one of the few times that we were all sitting still.

Great memories cannot be taken away. I hope family and friends find comfort in the wonderful memories that they have of you.

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Ralph Biggar

October 10, 2015

I have nothing but great memories of Rick and all the fun times we had. I remember running around fraserview to all hours of the morning and going to down to Richards and Richards in his rambler. I loved that car. You were a true fraserview guy Rick and one day I am coming up to see you and you just make sure that coffee is hot we got a lot of catching up to do. I miss you to the moon brother.

Steve Foreman

October 9, 2015

Didn't know what to say. Couldn't find
the words. Miss you Rick. Rest in peace
brother. Your in a better place and we'll all meet up some day.
Love you.

October 6, 2015

I just want to say that me and 23 friends went to Sir James Douglas School and had a memorial for Rick, all his old buddies were there, I brought lots of pictures and we talked some fun stuff, everyone will miss Rick,we had a good time in his honor, everyone sends there condolences, Ill miss that bugger, I loved him.
best buds Mike

October 5, 2015

October 4, 2015

October 4, 2015

Dear Heidi and Gary
So sorry for your loss, I know healing will be slow, but try and focus on the great memories you had together.
Our prayers are with you. Love Glenda and Benny.

Shelley and Dennis

October 3, 2015

Dearest Heidi, Gary and family.
Words cannot describe how saddened we were when we heard of the sudden lost your son. We know how heavy your heart is and no one can take that pain away from you. May the love and support of your family and friends guide you through each day.
Love Shelley and Dennis

Rick and Trevor

Trevor Foreman

October 3, 2015

Ray and Gayle Lefteruk

October 3, 2015

Although we never had the pleasure of meeting Rick, we know in our hearts that he must have been a wonderful caring person. We know that Rick would not have wanted to see his mother grieving as she is now.
I'm sure he is looking down and wanting the best for his mother.
These times are so tough because of the special bond between a mother and son. God bless you Rick, and you too Heidi

Love Ray and Gayle

October 2, 2015

Dear Aunt Heidi and family,

Although we didn't see each other often, when we were children I remember Rick as being "one or the twins". The thought of four boy cousins could be daunting to a shy girl like me.
I know his loss is a terrible burden on your heart, but I hope some day you can be
happy again.
"If the future seems overwhelming, remember it comes one moment at a time." Beth Mende Conny

Our thoughts are with you, Caren, Terry, and family

Tom Foreman

September 28, 2015

Heidi,Gary and family,
I know how hard the loss of Rick has effected everyone, but knowing our family and the strength, love and support for each other, we will get through this unfortunate time together.

Uncle Tom

Dan Mueller

September 27, 2015

Holly and I were deeply saddened when we heard of Rick's sudden passing. Although it has been years since I had seen Rick, I have fond memories and mourn that such a bright light has been extinguished so early in life. I cannot imagine what you are going through now, but please know that we are here for you. Love Dan, Holly, and Jacqueline

Donna Marino

September 21, 2015

Heidi, Trevor, Steve, John and family

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and sympathy are with all you. I fondly remember Rick with a warm smile, who always made me feel welcome. The wonderful memories Rick leave behind will last forever and hope they help you through the days ahead.

Margie Langille

September 21, 2015

Dear Aunt Heidi and family,
They say 'time heals'... but the scar of a loss will always be with us. We hope that soon the wonderful happy memories will eclipse the sorrow and pain of your loss. I hope you each find comfort in knowing that God is with you during this journey. Jesus is your strength, shield, wisdom, defender, shepherd, protector, helper, friend, counsellor, guide, hope, and peace. He is near when you call on Him. Psalm 31:24 says "Be of good courage and He shall strengthen your heart all you who hope in the LORD."
2 Thessalonian 2:16, 17 says "May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word."
There is no burden beyond His strength, no boundaries to His love, no limit to His mercies, no problem outside His solution, no need beyond His care.
John 14 "Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also." Rick has entered into his rest. Rest in peace, cousin.
May the Lord continue to comfort you in your loss.

Margaret Mueller

September 20, 2015

For my dear sister Heidi, her son's Steve, John and Trevor;
With great sorrow I add this condolence to you all.
The lose of Rick has been just devastating
for you, I know.
He was a super nice nephew, and I will always remember his wonderful warm smile.
He is greatly missed.
We Love you Rick, I wish you peace,
God be with you.
Your loving Aunt Margaret.

Roy and Betty Coffin

September 20, 2015

Heidi and family,
We have many memories of days gone by and times spent with all of you. Your family and our family will always have a connection as we share our two grandchildren with you. We know that Rick was their much-loved uncle.
Our hearts go out to you for your loss.

Marg and Paul Skydt

September 19, 2015

You shared the loss of your son with us and we understand the pain you are going through. We know that God is with you and Gary as you grieve.

We are here to support you any way we can.

Linda Dawes

September 18, 2015

So sorry for your loss. I hope that your wonderful memories of your son will bring comfort.

Kevin Foreman

September 18, 2015

My earliest memory of my Uncle Rick was him giving me a cap gun and a Frankenstein Toy. My most recent was us enjoying a few beers on my Dad's balcony. We discussed our favourite types of beer. Uncle Rick's was "something bitter and German - like a Beck's". I will forever love and miss my Uncle Rick. He was always such a caring family member. Rest in Peace.

September 17, 2015

Heidi:
So sorry to read of Richard's passing. Our prayers go out to you and Gary and all the Foreman clan.
Call if you wish...
Al & Cyndy Foreman

Irene Clark

September 14, 2015

My dear Hiedi, Steve, John, Trevor;
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. You will always have Rick in your hearts and memories. I wish I could have known him more, as I know is was a wonderful young man. During your time of sorrow, may you know you are in God's arms and in my prayers.

Trevor Foreman

September 11, 2015

So many great memories of growing up together. From East Georgia St. to Stirling St. in Vancouver. We laughed, we cried but what a time we had! You sang me songs to make me sleep when I was scared.You had my back when the local bully was after me. You were a real brother. I will never forget you. Love and miss you so much.

Rosa De Sousa

September 11, 2015

Will never forget your smile every time I served chocolate chip cookies. Miss and think of you often.

Dennis Bohn

September 5, 2015

Cousin Rick, although we probably lived less than 100 km's apart most of our lives, I didn't know you. I wish I had. So very much.

I believe we had many things in common, but the most important is family. I wish I had taken any opportunity to know you better.

Be at peace, my cousin.

Doreen Lynn

September 3, 2015

May the memories of Rick help you find peace. You and your family are in our thoughts. Sorry for your loss.
Love Keith & Doreen

Maja & Eigil Glinnum

August 29, 2015

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Debbie & Wayne Mueller

August 29, 2015

Such a tragic and devastating loss. May the family find peace and comfort in the memories they hold deep within their hearts.

Debbie & Wayne Mueller

August 29, 2015

Such a tragic and devastating loss. May the family find comfort and peace in the memories they hold deep withing their hearts.

Heidi Summers

August 27, 2015

Our dearest Rick We will forever love you and miss you and never forget all that you were to our family. Be at peace with you Dad till the Lord brings us together again in eternity. Love forever, Mom and your brothers.

Riette Clark

August 27, 2015

Dearest Heidi and family, I pray your grief will lessen over time and the happy memories will prevail. Allow your faith in Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord to comfort you. With much love, Riette

Sharon Blouin

August 26, 2015

Rick will be in our hearts forever as this candle brightly shines.
1 Cor. l3-13 - But now faith, hope, love abide these three; but the greatest of these is love.

Taryn Foreman

August 26, 2015

Miss you uncle Rick, thinking about you always. ❤

Ernie and Robbie Mueller

August 26, 2015

So sorry for the tragic loss of Rick. He will missed by many and especially by his mother Heidi

Phyllis Walker

August 26, 2015

Dear Heidi, Gary and family.
So sorry for your loss, I know how devastated you must be. Try to be strong and get on with life, time is a great healer. You will always have your memories of Rick.

DonnA&Douglas Hutcheon

August 26, 2015

Dear Heidi, Gary&Family
Condolances our thoughts and prayers
are with you
Rest in peace Richard

Alice & Ken Gisborne

August 25, 2015

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

Alexis Davidson

August 25, 2015

Heidi, Steve, John and Trevor Sooo sorry for your loss. You were a team together including your dad Phil. Soo hard when you lose one of your team members things just seem to fall apart. I do hope that you will all be able to understand and carry on and be a strong team together again as they would have wanted you to. Rick and your dad/Phil will be smiling down on you all and will want you to know they have a strong little team of their own. Live your lives to the fullest as they would have wanted you to. As you know life can slip away in a heart beat so make that time count. May you find strength in each other as you travel this heartbreaking path together.

Alexis

August 24, 2015

My dearest Rick, We will love you always and never forget you and all that you meant to our family. Love forever, Mom and your brothers.

Kits, 2006

Matt Lackner

January 26, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. Rick was one in a million. A true original. I will miss him forever. His favorite qoute, and one I often asked him to repeat to me was this:

Our doubts are traitors, and make us lose the good we oft might win, by fearing to attempt. -Shakespeare

Goodbye, buddy.

Tom Foreman

January 9, 2015

To Heidi, Steve, John and Trevor
I thought this poem would be appropriate for the memory of Rick.
Uncle Tom

THE BROKEN CHAIN

We little knew that day,
God was going to call your name.
In life we loved you dearly,
In death, we do the same.

It broke our hearts to lose you.
You did not go alone.
For part of us went with you,
The day God called you home.

You left us beautiful memories,
Your love is still our guide.
And although we cannot see you,
You are always at our side.

Our family chain is broken,
And nothing seems the same,
But as God calls us one by one,
The chain will link again.

January 8, 2015

Trevor Our DEEPEST Condolences your Brother will be missed greatly May he rest in peace with other family members Please don't forget us, Ivan & Robbie Jensen & ;Shelley & Darryl TILLACK (Jensen)& family YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME IN Kelowna

Mike Nielsen

January 8, 2015

My deepest condolences to the Foreman family, we will all miss him deeply.
The Nielsen Family

Patty (Jensen) Holloway

January 8, 2015

My condolences to the whole family. Rick will be greatly missed. If there is anything that my family can do for your family to help with the pain of this loss, please let us know.

Mike Nielsen

January 8, 2015

My sincere condolences on your loss I extend my heartfelt sympathy.

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