Obituary of Wilma Wiwchar

Wilma Wiwchar of Yorkton, formerly of Gorlitz, beloved wife of the late Dan Wiwchar passed away at the Yorkton & District Nursing Home at the age of 85. Born Wilma Bilan on September 1, 1933 to Matt & Anne Bilan. She was the 3rd of 4 children and grew up on a farm 5 miles S.W. of Buchanan. She received her education at Woodhurst School near Buchanan. She played an important role helping on the farm and looking after her "Baby Brother". After leaving home she worked as a nurse's aid at the Canora Hospital. Around this time she met the love of her life Dan Wiwchar. They were married August 29, 1953 in Canora at the Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church. She then moved to Gorlitz with Dan where they lived and operated the grocery store in town. In 1954 they started their family and proceeded to have 3 children Brian, Karen & Pam. Wilma had a passion and talent for gardening, cooking and providing a place for family to gather and be together. Her garden was always beautiful and overflowing with many varieties of flowers and attracted birds of all sorts which she also loved. Her garden was also a major source of food for the family and seemed to expand regularly. She was insistent on getting the family together on holidays and would seldom miss the opportunity to dance and sing through the night. Their home was always a gathering place during the holidays and her cooking and baking was always a draw. Many summer holidays were also spent together at home surrounded by her kids and grandkids as it was a popular destination and day trips to the dunes were many. Wilma and Dan's retirement years afforded them more time. They doubled the size of their garden, joined a bowling league and always had time for visiting friends over a cup of coffee or a game of cards. Their home was always a welcome place for friends and family to stop in for a visit. Predeceased by her loving husband Dan of 60 years, parents Matt and Anne, brother George (Florence), sister-in-law Florence, and daughter-in-law Beverly. Left behind to celebrate her life and mourn her loss are her children Brian, Karen and Pam (Greg), grand-children Justin (Francine), Dylan (Tiff), Logan, Melissa, Brett (Devin), Sean, Lyndon (Beth), Kristen (Jonny), great-grandchildren Penelope, Beatrix, Brody, Mackenzie, Colby, Layla and Ben, brothers Jim (Elsie) and Howard, sisters-in-law Virginia (Willie) and Elsie as well as numerous nieces and nephews. The Funeral Service was held on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Doreen Day (Certified Celebrant) officiating. The eulogy was given Sheila Griffith (Niece). Soloist, Beth Winfield (Granddaughter) sang Amazing Grace. Honourary bearers (Granddaughters) were Melissa Hootz and Kristen Winfield. The interment took place in St. Mary's United Parish Cemetery, Gorlitz District with (Grandsons), Justin, Dylan, Logan Wiwchar, Lyndon Winfield and Brett & Sean Hootz serving as the casket Bearers. Memorials in Wilma's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Society as gifts of remembrance. Condolences can be sent to family at www.baileysfuneralhome.com Eternal Memory! Service Details. Service When: Saturday, March 9th, 2019 11:00am Location: Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Address: Highway #10 East YORKTON, SK