We Remember

WANLIN, Theresa
June 9, 1925 — January 13, 2017
On Jan.13th 2017, the world lost a beautiful woman, who courageously fought a yearlong battle with cancer. Theresa Wanlin was a true matriarch; Mother to 8, Grandmother to 17 and Great Grandmother to 26, she was dearly loved by all of them. Born Theresa deMontigny in Ponteix, Saskatchewan, she grew up during the Great Depression. Being one of eleven children, she was tough as nails, yet tender as a rose. Theresa married Joseph Wanlin in 1947 in Val Marie, Saskatchewan and together they started a family in Blairmore, Alberta before eventually relocating to Whitewater, Montana then Calgary, Alberta and later Peachland, BC. Over the years, Theresa would become the neighbourhood mom to countless kids. Her cookies and homemade buns were legendary. School day lunches around her table were always a busy affair. After 32 years of marriage, she was predeceased by Joseph in 1980 and she moved to Kelowna, BC soon after. She later lost her companion, Peter Cote in 2002. She is also predeceased by her ten brothers and sisters and two of her grandsons. Theresa lived 91 glorious years, surrounded by the family she adored until the end. She leaves behind her children, Bob Wanlin (Clara) of Leduc, AB; Linda Rodd (Pete) of Summerland, BC; Sandy Perkins of Edmonton, AB; Gloria Braley (Mark) of Williams Lake, BC; Joyce Holmes (Jeff) of Kelowna, BC; Joanne Irmen (Zack) of Kelowna, BC; Tim Wanlin (Loreen) of Richmond, BC; and Holly Wanlin of Kelowna, BC. The family wishes to thank all those who made her final days peaceful, including Dr. Larry Bobyn and the staff at the Central Okanagan Hospice House. A funeral will be held in the spring.
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A funeral will be held in the spring.
aunt Theresa, you are indeed an angel… now your new home is without pain and anguish.
We love you & will forever remember your beauty that was manifested from the inside out.
Your family have been passed on this legacy❤️
Mrs. Wanlin was a beautiful soul, and the memory of her will live on. She was part of my childhood and I will always remember her kind and gentle smile (and her cookies of course). I hope that her family will find peace knowing that she touched the lives of many of us in her fulfilling life.
My sincere condolences to all of Theresa’s Family. Theresa is an inspiration in action. Roberta Colombin
All my love xo
I am saddened by your loss and wish I could give everyone of you a big hug! Aunt Theresa will live on in our memories as one of the kindest, most loving people we have known. There can not be a greater tribute to a human being. Hold tight to all of your beautiful memories. She will continue to be with you in so many ways. She smiles down upon each one of you today!
God Took Another Angel Home
My thoughts and heart goes out to all the family
My thoughts and prayers transcend to the Wanlin family members, i will not forget the wonderful memories and souls of you all, god bless. Rest in peace Aunt Theresa, i love you all.
Marcien de Montigny