Bartzen, Elmyra Esther “Nicki”
Elmyra Esther Bartzen “Nicki”
Elmyra Esther Bartzen “Nicki” aged 85 years of Riverhurst, SK, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 28th, 2023 at the Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital, with family by her side.
Nicki was born in Simpson, SK to Jim and Esther Stewart on June 27th, 1937. On April 5th, 1958 Nicki married the love of her life, Maurice Bartzen, and shortly after they started their family together.
In 1973, after having lived in Saskatoon, Regina and Simpson, SK, Maurice and Nicki moved to Riverhurst, SK where they remained until the time of her passing. While living in Riverhurst, Nicki was always very active in the community and enjoyed volunteering as a Leader of the Beavers Club, participating in Table Top Curling, and working casual bird cleaning and at RAP potatoes.
Being an extremely talented cake decorator, Nicki’s grandchildren always had the most remarkable birthday cakes no matter what party theme had been chosen. Nicki had a love for gardening and was extremely proficient in canning preserves.
For years, Nicki kept daily diaries and was always able to easily look back to see what exactly happened on what day. She enjoyed collecting dolls and doing puzzles, but most of all Nicki was proud and enjoyed anytime she got to spend with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by both of her parents; brothers: Malcome Stewart, Harland Stewart, and Harvey Stewart; and sisters: Anabel McCallum, Helen Crittenden, and Lois Weflin. Nicki is survived by and will be greatly missed by her husband of 64 years, Maurice Bartzen; children: Shane (Della) Bartzen, Sheryl Bartzen, Sheridan Dyck (Jeff Purvis), Sherwyn (Judy) Bartzen, and Sheldon Bartzen (Angela Jaeger); grandchildren: Brennan (Jordyn) Dyck, Tanner (Lauren) Dyck, Brandon (Kyleigh) Bartzen, Brodie (Ivory) Bartzen, and Callie Bartzen; great-grandchildren: Braxton Bartzen, Oaklyn Bartzen, Gray Bartzen, Kamryn Dyck, and Reese Dyck; brothers, James Stewart and Pete Stewart; sisters, Shirley Armstrong and Patricia Goldfinch; as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff and physicians at the Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital for the excellent care Nicki received during her lengthy stay in the hospital.
A Celebration of Nicki’s Life will be held on Thursday, April 6th, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at the Riverhurst Community Hall, Riverhurst, SK. Interment will take place in Riverhurst Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 1910 McIntyre St, Regina, SK S4P 2R3. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Andrew Pratt Funeral Director 306-693-4550
Shane, Della and family: My sincere condolences in the loss of your mom. May happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time.
Shane and Della and family.
My heart hurts for all of you during this very painful time of grief. May all your memories help you celebrate your Mom’s life as she lived it with joy. Condolences and prayers. ❤️❤️.
My condolences to all of Nicki’s family. Always so difficult to lose a special loved one. Always enjoyed visiting with Nicki whenever we run into each other. Take care to all!
Shane, Della and family, my deepest condolences to you and your family during this time. May you be comforted by your memories.
Shane, Della and family
Our most sincere condolences on the loss of your Mom! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all
Maurice and families please accept our deepest condolences on Nicky’s passing. She was a great person and a great friend of my moms.
Holly England and Gary Wilcox
I’m so very sorry for your loss Della,Shane,all the Bartzen and Stewart families. Nicki will be remembered by so many. My sympathy to all of you.
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Sorry to hear of your loss Shane, Della and family. May your Mom and Grandma rest in peace. Treasure the memories!
Condolences to the whole family. Nikki was a great neighbour and always had a smile and a good word for everyone
Wayne and Judy Miller