Wigemyr – Verna Agnes Rose was born in Brooks on July 29, 1938 and passed away in Brooks on January 30, 2008 at the age of 69 years. Verna was raised in Tilley and resided there until she met Tor and married on November 3, 1956. They lived in Wardlow for a short time and then moved to Tilley until 1965 when they moved to Brooks. Verna was best remembered for her love and dedication to her family. She enjoyed her time with friends, travelling, crafts and golf. Verna was predeceased by her husband Tor on April 9, 2000, son-in-law Kelly Leavitt, brother Marvin Hellmer of Tilley and sister Angeline Zahenaiko of Rolling Hills. She is survived by her loving children, Lonnie and his wife Oddie of Brooks, Ben of Brooks, Ray and his wife Kelly of Nanton, Charlotte Leavitt of Brooks and Sherry Turuk and her husband John of Brooks; 10 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren; sisters Rita LaPointe of Calgary, Sylvia Brost (Harvey) of Medicine Hat, Ellen Cyr (Armand) of Grand Prairie, Bernice Neilson of Chilliwack, Joyce Timko (Martin) of Tilley and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 2:00 PM on Monday, February 4 from the Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. John Theiss officiating. Honorary pallbearers were Janais Turuk, Alisha Olandesca, April Heidenger, Colleen Wigemyr, Sheena Irwin, Tara Irwin, Tyler Leavitt, Gerwin Van Den Hoek and Meghan Kloepper. Active pallbearers were Robert Irwin, Bill Irwin, Thomas Wigemyr, Kyle Wigemyr, Shawn Hekob, Joel Olandesca. Cremation to follow. In memory of Verna, if friends desire, memorial tributes may be made to STARS,.1441 Aviation Park NE Box 570, Calgary, Alberta T2E 8M7 Arrangements in care of SMITH FUNERAL HOME. Telephone 362-4636 or Toll Free (866) 362-4652.
