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 Violet Mary Wilde 1932 ~ 2010 Violet Wilde (née Zorn) - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing, on August 24, 2010, of our dear mother, family matriarch, and friend. Vi (as she was best known) was born on January 21, 1932 in Fort St. John, BC while her parents briefly resided there for her father’s job. During the formative years of Vi’s early childhood, she learned to work hard beside her parents on their Saskatchewan farm. In 1940 the family moved to south-eastern BC’s orchard country, Creston, where Vi completed school to grade nine and began her life’s work in food service. In 1951 she married Pat Wilde and moved to the wilderness of his parent’s Sunset Prairie homestead 30 miles west of Dawson Creek. There, she raised her 5 daughters, largely on her own, due to Pat having to work away. Ever industrious, she milked cows, raised chickens, and kept a huge garden, determined to raise her children on the best that the earth could give. Though Vi endured some great hardships including the loss of her firstborn, a grandson, and her marriage, she never gave up in life. After leaving the farm, she moved to town and got a job cooking at the local hospital where for 10 years she produced excellent food for patients and staff that to this day, people still rave about. After retiring from her position as Head Cook, Vi went on to a retirement filled with gardening, travel, an active social life and endless family gatherings. Her home was a hub of activity that drew friends and family from near and far. Known for her hearty laugh, Vi’s social personality led to many community involvements over the years including the local WI, Kiskatinaw and D.C. Fall Fairs, Hospital Women’s Auxiliary, 4-H, and senior’s groups such as the Walking club and Red Hat Ladies. Vi was predeceased by her daughter, Lois Sterling, her grandson, Clayton Wetherill, nephew by marriage, Randy Wilde, and her parents, Mary and Johan Zorn. She is survived by her daughters, Cathy Wilde, Karen Wetherill, Donna Wilde and Judy (Alan) Wetherill. Grandma to Lorrie, Darren, David, Regan, Barbara, Lee, Danny, Kevin, Justin, Cara, and Shane, and all respective partners. Great Grandma to Tyler, Michelle, Amanda, Patrick, Ella, Brin, Camryn, Sara, Autumn, Kaden,& Cole, all of whom carried Nan’s special nick-names. Her many nieces and nephews, and greats there-of are lovingly acknowledged as well. A funeral service was held on Monday, August 30, 2010 at the Dawson Creek Alliance Church. Interment followed in the Willow Valley Cemetery, west of Dawson Creek, British Columbia. A Celebration of Life Tea and Social gathering took place at the McLeod Community Hall in honor of Vi’s contribution to her family, friends and community. Expressions of sympathy in memory ofVi, may be made by donation to the British Columbia Women’s Auxiliary c/o the Dawson Creek and District Hospital, 11100 – 13th Street, Dawson Creek, British Columbia V1G 3W8, or the Dawson Creek Horticultural Society, c/o Barb Carlson, P.O. Box 815, Dawson Creek, British Columbia V1G 4H8. |
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