Charlotte Wick
Wenatchee, Washington
March 14, 2008

Our wonderful, precious mom, Charlotte Wick, 90, a long time resident of Wenatchee, died Friday evening, March 14, 2008, at her son's home in Stevensville, MT. She was born in Cody, WY, to Charlie and Arvilla Hill, February 19, 1918, the oldest of three daughters. In 1927, the family moved to Wenatchee where her father was employed by Stone & Webster. Charlotte graduated from Wenatchee High School in 1937 and then completed her education at Wenatchee Beauty School. After graduating from beauty school, she bought a beauty shop in Ephrata, WA. Charlotte had the distinction of being the only woman member of the Ephrata Chamber of Commerce at that time. Three years later, she noticed a handsome, blue-eyed fellow who kept parking his car in front of her shop - the future husband, Harold Wick. They were married at her parents' home in Monitor, WA, October 5, 1941, and remained married for 54 years until his death, March 16, 1997. Harold worked for the FFA and as a result, they made their home in several places including Dubois, ID; Everett, WA; Custer, MT; Whitehall, MT; Baker City, OR; and finally returned to Wenatchee in 1960.

A true Christian lady who was kind and thoughtful to everyone, Charlotte devoted herself to her husband and raising children in a safe and happy home. She was a talented artist - her family treasures those creations. Her children especially loved coming home from school to the delightful aroma of her cinnamon rolls as well as her cheery, "Hello." "Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her." - Proverbs 31:28.

Charlotte was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and served as Worthy Mother Advisor for Rainbow Girls in Whitehall, MT. She was a long-time active member of the First United Methodist Church in Wenatchee until ill health forced her to slow down. Even after a series of strokes left her physically limited, Charlotte continued to pray for her family and friends. After her first major stroke, she made her home with daughter Suzan and later lived with son David and his family in Stevensville. David's wife, Jaime, took excellent care of Charlotte in her decline and the family is grateful to her.

Charlotte was preceded in death by her husband; sister, Bette Jane Aaron; and her son-in-law, Jerry Monesmith. She is survived by one sister, Mary Lou Scaman of Long Beach, WA; her children, Suzan (Marion) Beeson of Wenatchee, Charles (Ginger) Wick of Darlington, MD, Christine (Larry) Holden of Auburn, WA, David (Jaime) Wick of Stevensville, and Robert Wick of Yakima, WA. Charlotte is also survived by her grandchildren, Kristin Monesmith, Matt (Tamara) Monesmith, Harrison (Kim) Wick, Virginia Wick, Eliza Wick, Eleanor Wick, Alex Holden, Kyle Wick, Dylan Wick and Rachel Wick; her great-granddaughters, Caryn and Steffani Monesmith; and numerous nieces and nephews.

"Now we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal home in Heaven." - ll Cor 5:1

A graveside service will be held Saturday, March 29, 2008, at 1:00 p.m. at the Wenatchee City Cemetery with Rev. Kel Groseclose officiating.