Predeceased by brother John (Jack) Pinder-Moss, sister Maxine Cooper and son, William Lee Wilks, Ona is survived by daughter Terrie Noelle McGill of Aylmer, QC, sister, Joy Tedford of Victoria, BC, daughter-in-law, Carole Bellinger of Vancouver, BC, her 6 grandchildren, Roy, Ken and Michael Wilks, and Jennifer, Colleen and Sandra McGill, as well as 10 great-grandchildren.
Ona was born on March 3,1921, to Hilda Maude Heathcote and John F.S. Pinder-Moss. She lived her entire life in British Columbia and took advantage of every opportunity to travel and see the world. She lived a life of grace, determination, and resilience. She broke through barriers of the time as a single working mother, homeowner and landlord. Throughout her life, she pursued her passion for design, theater, gardening, genealogy and embroidery.
A virtual service will take place on Sunday, January 30 at 12:30pm. If you would like further information about the service please contact Jennifer McGill at [email protected].
Memorial donations may be made in Ona Wilk’s name to the British Columbia Genealogical Society, PO Box 88054, Lansdowne Mall, Richmond, BC.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.firstmemorialnorthvancouver.com for the Wilks family.
