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Icole Rzewnicki Obituary
Cottonwood, CA
Icole Rzewnicki was born to proud parents Jack and Vernyse Wyrick in Tacoma, Washington on July 17, 1945. She was the second child and eldest daughter out of seven boys and three girls. She passed away peacefully at the age of 70 on February 29th, 2016 with her loving husband by her side.
The Wyrick family moved to Berkeley, California where Icole attended local primary schools and graduated from Berkeley High School. Icole married Robert Brown, and from this union came her two children, Raymond Brown and Lavinia Montero.
Icole worked for The Kellogg Company and Physics International and held other jobs where she worked hard to sustain her family. She later fell in love with and married her best friend Thomas Rzewnicki, and they ultimately settled in Cottonwood, California.
She was an incredible cook and enjoyed baking and preparing delicious meals for friends and family. She had an infectious smile and laugh, she had a very generous spirit and she was known for being quite the fashionsita. She was caring, full of life, and a loving mother to her children and grandchildren. Icole loved to laugh; she had an abundant sense of humor and shared a deep love for Jehovah.
Icole leaves behind to mourn her passing yet celebrate her life: her husband Thomas Rzewnicki of Cottonwood, Ca; her son and his wife: Raymond and Jacqueline Brown of Salida, Ca; her daughter and her husband: Lavinia and Patrick Montero of San Diego, Ca; her three grandchildren: Justin and Jada Brown and Matthew Cummings. She is survived by her brothers Jack Wyrick and wife Marie of Stockton, Ca., Joseph Wyrick and wife Veta of El Cerrito, Ca., Adolph Wyrick and wife Felicia of Stockton, Ca., Gary Wyrick of Berkeley, Ca, Timothy Wyrick and wife Alisha of Vacaville, Ca. and her sister Anna Armstrong and husband Oscar of Hercules, Ca., as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and close friends.
Icole goes on to join her loving parents Jack and Vernyse Wyrick, her brothers David and John Wyrick, and her sister Gail Laverne Jones. Icole was dearly loved by many, will be missed greatly and kept in our hearts forever.
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Memories and Condolences
for Icole Rzewnicki
CJ
March 5, 2025
I still miss our chats and the many laughs we shared. How blessed I was to have had a best friend like you.
CJ
March 5, 2023
I miss you every day Icy. I will never forget you, my forever best friend. I know that we will see each other again on the other side. I love you friend.
Ray & Gina
March 31, 2016
Sorry for your loss. Give our love to Ray and the family.
Scott Harrison
March 29, 2016
In Memory of Icy
Forever Alive
When the sun is shining I think of you
And remember all the good times we had together.
I think of everything we used to do
And I will Treasure them forever.
I thank you for everything you gave me.
You taught me how to love and respect
And how to be comfortable and free.
You showed me how to truly connect.
The world seems smaller now that you're gone
But life is just beginning for me.
Life will go on as I now face the dawn.
You have opened a way for me to be.
You'll always be with me in every thought.
I'll always love you forever you grandson Scott.
Written by a Spiritually adopted grandson
Scott
Mike and Sue Haiflich
March 24, 2016
Icy, you were one-of-a-kind and were taken too early. You will be missed. Our condolences to Tom, Ray, Jackie, Justin, Jada, and the rest of your family.
With love,
CJ
March 23, 2016
The light that you brought into my life will never be extinguished dearest friend.
Catherine
March 23, 2016
Icy-You were the best friend that anyone could ask for and I will miss you always.
You were a kind, generous, loving person with a strong spirituality, a rare gem in today's world.
You loved your family very much and your hard work was always for their well being. You're their angel now.
I will cherish our many conversations and happy times and carry you in my heart until that time that we meet again, my sweet, best friend.
Love always,
Cj
March 21, 2016
Sorry for your lost, I will continue to lift up the family.
Betty Worley
March 21, 2016
Sorry for your lost. Praying for the family.
Del Brown
March 21, 2016
So sorry for your loss. My condolences to Ray and family and keeping you in my prayers.
Jay Eala
March 20, 2016
My condolences to Ray and family! I wish you all strength during this difficult time.
Alicia Jones
March 20, 2016
I love and miss you Auntie.
Jackie Brown
March 20, 2016
"C" you lived life to it's fullest. You were one of a kind. We are heartbroken as you have left us too soon; we weren't ready. Thank you for so many great, funny and at times just plain crazy memories! I will do my best to take care of your boys, your grandchildren and that adorable little puppy! I promise to stay strong like you and take life a little less serious. You are missed more than you ever will know! Love you mom-mas!
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