October 8, 1929 - September 24, 2024
In Loving Memory ~
It is with sadness that the family of Wilda announce her passing on September 24, 2024.
Wilda was predeceased by her husband Jim in 2011.
Wilda is survived her children, David (Jan), Bob (Jennifer), Kathy (Roger Strutt) as well as 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
Wilda grew up in Saskatchewan and lived in her family home in Kindersley for 58 years where she served as respected teacher until her retirement in 1985. She loved being a grandmother and was very proud of all of her family.
She spent her life focused on children's learning with a focus on their learning of mathematics, a passion in her life. Another passion was her lifelong love of learning which led to her earning three degrees, including a Masters in Mathematics.
She also had a passion and a focus on women and girls' education in developing countries knowing they could benefit from her attention and donations. Her annual Christmas gift to her children and grandchildren was a card detailing her contributions to these causes on her behalf.
She moved to Vernon, British Columbia in 2019 where she enjoyed an active life until a short illness ended her life.
In lieu of flowers donations could be directed to Plan International Canada - Gifts of Hope (#300-245 Eglington Ave. E, Toronto ON M4P 0B3) or the Jim and Wilda Gardner Scholarship awarded yearly to a KCS graduate (c/o Masonic Lodge, Box 1422 Kindersley, SK S0L 1S0 - note Gardner scholarship on all donations) or to a charity of your choice.
A celebration of Wilda's life will take place at a future date.