WILDEMAN:Joyce
November 11, 1930 – January 31, 2017
It is with sadness that our family announces the passing of Mrs. Margaret Joyce Wildeman January 31st, 2017, at Humboldt District Hospital. Joyce was born to Ed and Dorothy (Clay) Munro November 11th, 1930, in North Battleford, Saskatchewan. She grew up in Denholm, Saskatchewan, later moving to North Battleford where she completed her education. Joyce began her career as a telephone operator in North Battleford. It was there that she met the love of her life, Gordon Wildeman. They were married October 22, 1955, in Gilbert Plains, Manitoba, the home of her beloved grandparents Emily (Playford) and John Clay. Joyce and Gordon made their home in Humboldt. They were blessed with two children, Kathryn and Glenn. Joyce turned her focus from her career to raising her family. As a stay at home mom her time was spent supporting her children's activities, her church and various community organizations. Joyce lovingly welcomed and valued her relationships with her daughter-in-law Lorie and her son-in-law Ken. In her later years she took great pleasure and pride in spending time with her grandchildren, Nicole and Michael, attending their activities and celebrating their accomplishments. Joyce was a member of the Anglican Church Women, Humboldt Figure Skating Executive and the Canadian Cancer Society. She was a founding member of the Can Surmount chapter in Humboldt, a volunteer with Meals on Wheels and St. Mary's Villa, and the Community Coordinator for the Saskatchewan Lung Association Lung Survey project. Joyce enjoyed: the fellowship at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church; playing Hand and Foot Canasta, Bridge and Solitaire; playing the piano; listening to music; knitting; petit point; reading; trips to warmer climates during the winter months; enjoying a cup of tea; visiting and hosting many gatherings with family and friends. Throughout her life Joyce touched the hearts of many. She had a great sense of humour. She was a confidante and a support, always ready to provide a helping hand. Her famous asparagus sandwiches and toffee drops were a favourite at the church teas. When family and friends gathered everyone looked forward to her culinary gifts and her hospitality. Although Joyce faced many physical obstacles throughout her lifetime, she met every challenge with faith, courage, determination and grace. Even though life handed her lemons, Joyce always chose to make lemonade. Never complaining she looked for the possibilities rather than focusing on the barriers that were set before her. Joyce was and continues to be an inspiration to all who knew her. Joyce will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her husband Gordon of 61 years; daughter Kathryn (Ken) Olthuis of Prince Albert; grandchildren Nicole Olthuis of Kelowna, Michael Olthuis of Saskatoon; son Glenn (Lorie) Wildeman of Humboldt; and many extended family and friends. Joyce was predeceased by her father William Edwin Munro (1969) and mother Dorothy Ellen (Clay) Munro (1997). The Funeral Service was held on Sunday, February 19, 2017 at 2:00 p.m., officiated by Rev. Matteo Carboni, at St. Andrews Anglican Church, Humboldt, SK. Others taking part were: Katie Nichol, music ministry; Ken Olthuis and Brad Pearson, scripture readers; Les Olchoway, Prayers of the People; Muriel Lauer and Elaine Sloan, memorial table attendants; Lloyd Wildeman, eulogist; and Glenn Wildeman, urnbearer. Interment will take place at a later date. In memory of Joyce, donations may be made to St. Andrews Anglican Church, P.O. Box 758, Humboldt, SK, S0K 2A0. Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel Humboldt, SK.
