Elda Bernice Wickman

WICKMAN: Elda of Kelowna BC passed away at Glenmore Lodge on Wednesday December 29, 2021 at the age of 93, being just 6 days after her birthday. Elda (our mom) was born near Maxin Sk. on December 23, 1928.

Elda is predeceased by her husband Alfred Wickman , great granddaughter Iyanna Loustel , daughter-in-law Heather Wickman , parents Edward and Blenda Raknerud , sister Marlene and brother-in-law Terry Pierce , brother Gordon and sister-in-law Delores Raknerud. Elda is survived by her children Julie Little ( Bob) of Weyburn , Sk, Connie Kuryluk (Dan Ritchie) , Darwin Wickman of Kelowna BC, 7 grandchildren Lisa Loustel (Jordan ) great grandson Asher of Weyburn ,Sk, Travis Kuryluk (Alesha ),Kyla Kuryluk , David Wickman ( Shanna) , Jarrod and Shaun Wickman of Kelowna , BC , nieces and nephews and many good friends.

In moms earlier years she worked at the Co-op Creamy for years then as her children were older she worked as a waitress at the El Rancho. The family moved to Kelowna BC in 1973, with exception of her eldest daughter who was married. She really enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed bowling, camping with friends and meeting new people on these camping trips. Mom and dad loved to dance, there again met a lot of people who would soon become another set of best friends.

She had a passion for playing cards, mostly crib, bridge and whist and continued playing up until about 4 years ago. She also loved doing many types of crafts, as dad bought her a kiln to make ceramics in which all of her children and friends have acquired some of these pieces of her work. She had a very special talent for making flower bouquets, wreaths, corsages etc. which she also loved giving as gifts. She made her granddaughter Lisa's wedding flowers along with many other occasions for groups and people. She also had a real knack for making and decorating wedding cakes. Mom cherished her time with her children and grandchildren. Our family plan to get together this summer for a graveside memorial to celebrate her life.

'To our mom, to our grandma, we will love you and miss you forever '.

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Arrangements entrusted with First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna, BC 250-762-2299