Catherine (Kay) Wikjord, age 94, passed away peacefully in Burnaby on July 4, 2014.
Kay is predeceased by her husband (Odd), Son (Garry) and nine brothers and Sisters.
She is survived by her son, Carl(Joy), Daughter in law Marg, Sister Mary, brother Joe, four grandchildren (Nicole, Shannon, Eric, Todd), four great grandchildren (Lars, Grady, Thalia, and Olin). She is also survived by 45 nephews and nieces.
Kay was born and raised on the family farm near Steelman, Saskatchewan. In her early years, she was a business woman, Boy Scout Leader, and volunteered for Babe Ruth Baseball and community associations.
Her retirement years included travel, meeting new friends, and especially enjoying life with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Her positive attitude, strong will, and caring personality will be her lasting legacy.
Gratitude to Nicole for her care and support of “Granny”
A memorial service for Kay will be held at Kearney Columbia Bowell Chapel, 219 6th Street New Westminster on Saturday, July 12, 2014 at 1:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations, in Kay’s memory, may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.