RICK, Christiane Betty

Norvel Owens Mortuary, Flagstaff, Arizona Christiane Betty Rick (January 31, 1929 - July 29, 2014) Christiane Rick passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2014 in the Memory Care Wing at Emeritus. Christiane was born on January 31, 1929, in Cologne, Germany. She was the only child to Hans and Christina Tondorf. Christiane sustained a neck injury during World War II bombings that affected her entire adulthood. She came with her mother to the United States in 1949. Christiane married Frank Rick in 1954. They lived in Chicago and Morton Grove, Illinois until 1974. Since 1974, they have made Flagstaff their home and loved raising the boys in this town. Frank Rick preceded her in death this March, 2014. Her son, Rainer Rick preceded her In 1996. She has two surviving children. Jack Rick (Glendale, AZ) and Lina Wombacher (Bloomington, IL). Also two grandchildren (in Illinois) and two great-grandchildren (in Illinois). Christiane devoted her life to being a homemaker. She prided herself in her blood Donations. She was crazy about cats and even nurtured two raccoons. Christiane treasured her friendships with the "German ladies" and no one was a stranger to mother when she was out-and-about in Flagstaff. We thank Emeritus Memory Care Director, Joan, and the staff for their TLC these past five years. It was a relief and comfort to know that mother was being taken care of by this compassionate staff. Graveside service will be Monday, August 4th at 2:00 pm in the Citizens Cemetery.