Albert Wick

Albert "Al" Wick, M.D., age 87, of Littleton, Colorado, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on February 4, 2017. Al was born in Watford City, North Dakota on June 21, 1929 to the late Theodore Albert and Martha Jacobson Wick. Al was pre-deceased by brother's Leslie Wick, Theodore Wick, sister Avis Wick Furman; and grandson Eric Fleischhacker.

Albert is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, Donnis. He is also survived by his brother Palmer Wick; children Sharon Wick, Kenneth Wick & wife Lisa, Joan Wick Fleischhacker & husband Steve, Dennis Wick; and grandchildren Alexandra Wick & husband Michael Stone, Victoria Wick, and David Wick.

He was a graduate of Campion Academy in Colorado, and Union College in Nebraska. He continued his studies at the College of Medical Evangelists (now known as Loma Linda University) Medical School. He received his Doctorate of Medicine degree in 1958, followed by a medical internship at Porter Sanitarium & Hospital in Denver, CO; and a residency in Anesthesiology at White Memorial Hospital in Los Angeles, California. He returned home to Colorado to begin practicing Anesthesiology at Porter Adventist and Swedish hospitals, and to raise his family. He was one of six founding members of South Denver Anesthesiologists. He was board certified in Anesthesiology in 1968. He practiced for 33 years, retiring in 1993.

Albert was born with a thirst for knowledge, which lasted until his death. He was an avid reader, which he continued to do until the day before he died. He loved electronics, beginning as a young man to build TV's, clocks, and radios from "Heath-kit". He always had the latest model personal computer & smartphone and was very proficient in their use. He was fascinated by new technology. He loved photography & took beautiful pictures, one of which won first place in a contest. He also loved music, and became an amateur recorder of live music, turning them into CD's. Religious & classical music were his favorites. It played throughout our house on the weekends. He loved singing, and was a good bass singer, who spent many years in a quartet (Ambassador Quartet), choirs, and chorales.

One of his greatest joys was the "shop" in his garage where he pursued his love of woodworking and metal work. He created many, many beautiful wood items through the years; tables, boxes, and a chair which is a replica of a chair in the Smithsonian Institute by Sam Maloof. He designed and created a stainless steel tool that is known as the Kelly-Wick tunneler, which is currently used in operating rooms around the world; now owned & sold by Bard Medical. He also created a stainless steel stethoscope head for use by anesthesiologists.

Al also loved the land he lived on, spending years working in the yard on his days off, & on a large garden from which we had fresh vegetables for decades. He was able to do all the repairs on our home as well, whether electrical, plumbing, roofing, wood repairs, etc.

Al was a lifelong Seventh Day Adventist, and loved God. He served in the church for many years. He lived by faith, and was a humble, gentle, yet strong man who touched many lives and will be missed greatly.

Albert's life will be celebrated with a Memorial Service on:

Saturday, February 25, at 3:00 pm

Denver South Seventh Day Adventist Church

2675 So. Downing St., Denver, Colorado

A short musical program will precede the memorial.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in the name of Albert Wick may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association at:

www.mda.org

Please designate your donation to Inclusion Body Myositis (or IBM) research. Thank you.