ROBERTS, Wanda

ROBERTS, Wanda Elaine - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mom on October 19, 2012 at the age of 88. Predeceased by George, her husband of 52 years, and her parents Norman and Reva Chapman. Survived by her children Kelly (Dianne) of Val Caron, ON, Scott (Sue) of Kenora, ON, Ann Tabor (Marty) of Vallejo, CA, USA, Katherine Bennett (Robert) of Coldstream, BC and Kenneth (Sonia) of Abbotsford, B.C., and her cat-buddy, Gracie. Also survived by 12 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. The world will be a lesser place without her as her wit and charm brightened many lives and endeared her to everyone who met her. She had an ear to hear your troubles, a kind and generous hand to help you out. She was a loyal friend, faithful wife, and a patient mother. She was a peacemaker. She loved animals, and any pet of hers was a four- footed lottery winner. An avid hockey fan, she never missed a chance to sit in a cold arena and cheer on the local junior team, and she is even known to have written the local paper with regards to reffing. Mom was such a prodigious Scrabble player it became the ultimate goal of most family members to finally best the Scrabble Pig. That rarely happened. Her on-line opponents can take no pleasure in the games she is now forced to resign. We rejoice that she has gone to her reward, to be reunited with the love of her life and the many good friends that have gone on ahead of her. We pray for courage to soldier on without her. As per mom's wishes, there will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place and internment will follow at a later date. A celebration of her life will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 27, 2012, at the Vernon Christian Fellowship at 4506 29th Street, Vernon, BC. In lieu of flowers, Wanda would encourage you to make a generous donation to your local Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals or a similar charity of your choice.