Obituary of Viola Katherine Steinke
Viola Katherine Wiebe came into the world on May 29, 1940 bringing joy to a young couple named Pete and Trudy Wiebe. She was soon joined by brother Virgil and than two sisters, Dorothy and Joy, and then baby brother Vic.
After spending her early childhood in Lost River, near Nipawin, her family moved west, travelling by train, to seek their fortune in the Okanagan Valley. She finished high school there, and at the age of 19 she fell in love with a young man named Rudy Steinke. They married in 1960, and together they started their own family in Westwold, BC.
They were blessed with four boys Lorne, Larry, Don, and Dale. In the mid-seventies the family moved to the mining community of Granisle, BC and then finally settling in Silver Valley, AB in the early eighties. Viola became a school bus driver for many years until retiring. During these years she was an avid gardener, an active member of her church community and she still managed to pursue her favorite hobby of painting.
Her four boys eventually gave her a total of ten grandchildren and seven great grandchildren, all of whom were equally dear to her. Family and friends were always welcomed in her home and consequently her kitchen was a busy and popular place.
Vi, will always be remembered for the depth of her warmth and kindness, the light of which she spread so generously among family, friends, community, and strangers alike. She will be remembered for her generosity, her gentle nature, and her ability to find the good in others.
Viola a long time resident of Silver Valley, Alberta passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2012 in Spirit River, Alberta; at the age of 72 years.
A funeral service was held on Thursday, November 22, 2012 at 1:00 pm at the Savanna Recreation Complex in Silver Valley. Interment followed in the Alexview Cemetery.
Special Memories presented by Vi's Sons; Larry and Lorne Steinke.
For friends so wishing, donations may be made in memory of Viola to the Central Peace Health Complex Box 339 Spirit River, Alberta T0H 3G0 Very Respectfully Reynars Funeral Home & Crematorium
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