Richard (Rick) A. Canaday, 59, formerly of Blue Mound, passed away Sunday, July 18 in Blaine, Minnesota.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 22, at Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home, Blue Mound, with visitation before the service from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Blue Mound Fire Department or the Blue Mound Memorial Library. Messages of condolences may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com.
Rick was born on November 9, 1950, in Decatur, Illinois, the son of James Richard and Kathaleen P. Crawford Canaday. He graduated from Blue Mound High School in 1969 and married Marilyn J. Holtfreter on October 3, 1970, in Blue Mound. Rick and Marilyn farmed and had a trucking business for many years with Richard’s sister Carol and her husband Gib Moomey. For the last eight years Rick was employed by Morgan Distributing in Decatur. Rick was a charter member of the Blue Mound Lions Club and served for many years as a trustee of the Blue Mound Fire Department.
Rick was a wonderful son, brother, husband, father, and friend, and an exceptional grandfather. He always had a warm smile, and a helping hand for anyone in need. His beloved grandsons will always remember their Papa and how happy he was every minute that he was with them.
Surviving are his wife Marilyn of Blaine, Minnesota; Children: James W. (Wendy) Canaday of Blaine, Minnesota, and Keri N. Canaday of Decatur; Mother Kathaleen and Step-Father Merle Kraft of Decatur; Sisters: Carol Moomey of Blue Mound, Cathy (Keith) Ashby of Decatur, Barb (Larry) Crowder of Mt. Zion, and Rita (Dale) Colee of Forsyth; Grandchildren: Colin J. and Alec W. Canaday of Blaine, Minnesota; two Step Brothers: Darrell (Theresa) Kraft of Dalton City, IL and Ed (Marcia) Kraft of Des Moines, Iowa; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
He was preceded in death by his father and very special grandparents, brother-in-law, step sister, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Latest Condolences
| David and Betty Scott |
Thinking of all of you. |
July 28, 2010 |
We are so sorry for you loss...it is our loss too. You have our deepest sympathy. I always enjoyed Richard and his sense of humor. He was a quality individual.
| Virginia Ostermeier |
Condolences |
July 28, 2010 |
Deb and David,
Deepest sympathies for the loss to you and your family.
Ginny O.
| Linda Harper |
Information Technology Professor at RCC |
July 25, 2010 |
So sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathy to Richard's family and friends.
Linda
| Cathy Meisenhelter Cratty |
I'm so sorry...... |
July 25, 2010 |
Dear Marilyn and Family,
I am so very sorry to hear of Richard's passing - I was shocked when Mother told me yesterday. He was way too young and I know the shock and disbelief you are feeling - I wish I knew something wonderful to say to make it all better. Faith, family, friends and time are great healers. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I was thinking last night that he and Penny are probably catching up now! He was a wonderful, kind gentleman who will not be forgotten. Love, Cathy M. Cratty
| Ruth Damery Walls |
Our Deepest Sympathy |
July 23, 2010 |
Dear Marilyn and family, Kathleen and all of the sisters,
We are so sorry for your loss. Rick was such a wonderful person. I know the grief and sorrow you are feeling right now won't leave any time soon, but the love of your family will hold all of you up. The slideshow was wonderful. Cherish each and every one of those moments. It is our memories that keep us hopeful. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Jim and Ruth Walls
