Obituary of Verna Genevieve WILLMS

WILLMS, Verna Genevieve July 1934 – March 2013 Verna passed away unexpectedly on Friday, the 29th of March. She was born in Calgary, the daughter of Joseph and Ion Garnett, and was raised together with her brother Jack on a farm near Carseland, Alberta. Following graduation from University, Verna taught school in Namaka. During that time, she was married to Milton Willms, her husband for the next 57 years. Together they lived and farmed many years in the Namaka area, raising a family of three. They relocated to Strathmore in the fall of 2008. Throughout her life, Verna remained very active in the community and her church. She took special pleasure in following and supporting the interests and activities of her children and grandchildren. Verna was also an avid sports fan, in particular, curling and of course, her beloved Flames and Stampeders. Always the loyal fan, many nights saw Milt retire for the evening while Verna remained in front of the television until the final stone was thrown or buzzer had sounded. She will be greatly missed by her husband, Milt; her two daughters, Tami (Derek) Brown and Marci (Ross) Wilson; and her son, Greg. Verna will also be missed by her four granddaughters, Ashley (Stephen) Otis, Stephanie Brown, Jayden Wilson, and Rylee Wilson, and numerous friends and relatives. A memorial service will be conducted in her memory on Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013 at the Strathmore Alliance Church (325-1st Avenue, Strathmore) at 1:00 p.m.. A scholarship is being established in Verna’s memory, with the intent of promoting further education for High School Rodeo barrel racers through Ambrose University College in Calgary, Alberta. In lieu of flowers, donations directly to this scholarship fund are welcome. To send condolences please visit www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca. Send Condolences