Charles "Doc" Shick

Dr. Charles Riley "Doc" Shick, O.D. age 84 of Bloomington passed away Saturday morning January 19, 2013 at the Indiana University Health Hospice House. Doc was born December 20, 1928 in New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania to Harry Clifton and Marie Elizabeth Riley Shick. He graduated from New Bethlehem High School in 1947 and went onto receive his bachelors degree from Indiana University/Purdue University Fort Wayne and ultimately his Doctorate of Optometry from Indiana University in 1958. In the late 40's and early 50's he proudly served in Panama as a sergeant in the United States Marine Corp. Doc spent his professional career as an optometrist in private practice for 28 years as well as posts with the Indiana University School of Optometry. He was a full professor from 1958 thru 1993; the clinic director in 1971; the director of continuing education and was a professor emeritus with the school as well. In addition to his professional career he was very involved with other outside interests. He served as President of the Sycamore Valley Gun Club fro 42 years; firearms instructor for the Boy Scouts and 4-H; firearms counselor and lifetime member of the NRA; a senior marksman; belonged to Ducks Unlimited; a member of the Rocky Mountains Elk Foundation and recipient of their life time achievement award; a 67 year member and Past President of the Trout Run Hunting and Fishing Club of Williamsport, PA; and established and served as it's President until his death, the Sycamore Valley Conservation and Education Foundation. Doc is survived by his wife Shirley Mae Young Shick of Bloomington; son Charles Timothy Shick and his wife Robbin of Indianapolis; daughter Kelly Lynn Shick Barrow and her husband Aaron R. of Bloomington; daughter Lisa Marie Shick Kleindorfer and her husband Joe of Bloomington; step daughter Constance Young and her husband Steven of Bowling Green, Indiana; grandchildren Christie, Tim, Kyle, Robyn, Nicole and Michael; step grandchildren Sami, Nathan, Kyle, and Andrew; five great grandchildren; 2 step great grandchildren; brother in law Vernon Young and his wife Bonnie of Bloomington; nieces Jeanne Shuff of Pittsburgh, PA, and Jaye Kebe of Kansas City, Kansas. He also leaves behind his special pet, Spikey. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Marion O'Brien, Louise Grande, and step son Samuel Riddle. A Celebration of Doc's Life will be held Friday January 25, 2013 at the Allen Funeral Home 4155 South Old State Road 37 at 11:00AM. Reverend Murray Thompson will preside. On Thursday January 24, 2013 the family will receive friends and family at Allen Funeral Home from 3:00PM until 8:00PM. Memorial contributions may be made to either the Sycamore Valley Conservation and Education Foundation or the Dr. Charles Riley Shick Scholarship for the Indiana University School of Optometry in care of the Indiana University Foundation. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.allenfuneralhome.org.

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Charles "Doc" Shick

December 20, 1928 - January 19, 2013