Memorials may be made to Alzhiemer's foundation. Orick, Charles D. "Vernon", of Granite City, Illinois, died on Sunday, February 3, 2008 at the age of 85. Dearest husband of the late Inias Orick; devoted father of Bob (Pat) Orick, Diane Ary, Charlotte (Blane) Miskell, Gary Orick, Sandy Poppleton, Marlene Manner and David (Tina) Orick; beloved grandfather of 17 and great-grandfather of 29; dear brother of Lorene, Charlsie, Nevada, Wanda, Jane, Helen and Jerry. He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry H. and Mary Orick; sisters, Julie Hill and Katherine Tolbert and brother, Tom Orick. Mr. Orick was an Assembler for 30+ years with General Motors.