VALGERDUR (JOEY) WILKINSON -

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VALGERDUR (JOEY) WILKINSON 1917 - 2011 At 11:42 a.m. Friday, November 4, 2011, we witnessed the closing of a dynasty. Joey closed her eyes and peacefully placed herself in the hands of God. Mom was born on December 18, 1917, in Hnausa, Manitoba (North of Gimili). She is the youngest of 13 children of Magnus and Ingibjorg Magnusson. Joey completed grade school before moving to Winnipeg, where she worked for the Income Tax Department. On October 8, 1955, she married Robert Wilkinson, who was in the Royal Canadian Air Force. In 1959, they adopted their first son, Bruce, and in 1962, their second son, Robbie. Despite three career jobs, Joey spent her entire life solely dedicated to her husband while also providing the best care for her children. She asked for nothing. Joey touched many people's lives during her 93 years and was always loved and admired by all who were privileged to be graced by her presence. Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, November 10 at 1:00 p.m. in Knox United Church, 345 Pym Street, Parksville. Flowers gratefully declined. For those so choosing, donations may be made to Know United Church or Magnusville Heritage Site c/o Kerri Keane, 3 Whitkirk Place, Winnipeg Manitoba R3R 2A8 Sands ~ Nanaimo

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 08, 2011