YVONNE LOUISE WILSON (WILEY)

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YVONNE LOUISE WILSON (WILEY) Surrounded by her family, our beloved wife, mother, sister and Grandma peacefully passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2009 at Concordia Hospital. Yvonne leaves to cherish her loving husband of 53 years, Thomas; daughter Colleen; son Thomas (Colette); Donna (Don Loewen), William (Janice) and Wayne (Collette). She will always live on in the hearts of her grandchildren: Rebecca, Colin, Samantha, Adam, David, Stephanie, Joanne, Kimberly, Michael, Erica, Serena, Matthew and Sarah. She will also be missed by her sisters, Verna (Gordon Emberley) and Helen (Chester Williams) and in-laws, Margaret Wiley, Bob Wilson, Reg and Helen Wilson and their families, as well as numerous close friends. She was predeceased by her parents, William Thomas Wiley, Lily Ruth Sayer and brother Stuart Basset Wiley. Mom was born in Transcona on December 20, 1925 into a close and loving family. She enjoyed an active childhood and would speak with great delight of taking the train independently to visit her relatives in Ottermere. A beloved big sister, she often looked after her younger siblings, a responsibility she took great pride in. As a young adult, she travelled with her friends to locations throughout the United States and Canada. She was an avid photographer and took many pictures of the places she visited. Mom enjoyed her career as a stay-at-home mom, working occasionally as an administrative assistant at various places, including Eaton's mail order, and the Department of Labour, where she occupied a senior position. Mom asked for nothing in life and gave everything to others. At meal times, she would always make sure everyone had enough to eat before eating herself. If you had a problem or needed someone to talk to who wouldn't judge, you could always talk to Mom. No matter what issues she faced in life she would take them in stride without complaint. Having lived through the Great Depression and the Second World War, Mom learned how to stretch money and food. One of the family's favourite desserts was Wacky Cake, which was an eggless cake from the war era. In later life, she loved to shop at bargain stores and discount stores. She never lost her frugal ways. Mom's number one love was her children and grandchildren. She spent many an hour cheering on her children and later her grandchildren in their sporting activities. Mom loved nature of all kinds. She could often be seen taking photographs of her favourite plants, flowers and birds, as well as taking pictures at family events. At the family cottage Mom spent hours tending to her many gardens. The family was amazed at her ability to get things to grow in the rock hard ground. Mom loved knitting things, especially mittens. You could ask Mom for a pair of mitts and the next time you saw her she would have them for you. Mom enjoyed attending the symphony, five pin bowling and loved riding her red bicycle with the big basket on the front, often with a child in the basket. She did a lot of her errands and grocery shopping by bicycle. We will always remember Mom sitting on the bench at the cottage watching the river and reading her favourite mystery novel. Mom took great comfort in attending church and made sure that her children attended as well. A celebration of Mom's life will take place at the Windsor Park United Church, 1062 Autumnwood Drive, on Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. Should friends desire, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the staff of Concordia Hospital. Thank you for the gentle and respectful care given to Mom and for your support. GLEN LAWN FUNERAL HOME 982-7550

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 03, 2009