September 23, 1933 - February 3, 2023
It’s with heavy hearts and many tears that we announce the passing of our dear mother, Margaret Mary (Seemann) Wilkinson. She was born on September 23, 1933 and passed peacefully surrounded by her family on February 3, 2023 which was also Mom and Dad’s 69th wedding anniversary. “You’ve done all you can for us now, so head out camping with Dad”.
Margaret was born in Mazenod, Saskatchewan at the family farm to Herman and Marie Seemann. She graduated from Our Lady of Sion Convent in Moose Jaw, SK before meeting the love of her life, Fred Wilkinson. They were married on February 3, 1954, in Mazenod and moved to Trochu, AB where their six kids were born. In 1964, they moved to Olds where she lived until her passing.
She is survived by her six children; Elaine Veres, Larry (Nancy), Doug (Leeanne), Jim, Diane and Lynn (Terry)Craven; grandchildren Lenee & Dave Fyfe (Kesler & Brenner), Jay & Lindsey Veres (Chance & Conner), Rikki & Micaela Stone, Curtis & Liz Wilkinson (Avery, Beau, Tally), Kayla & Kris Pettis (Peyton, Paige), Dana Wilkinson (Grayson & Jaycee), Colby & Heather Wilkinson (Lincoln & Logan), Aaron Craven (Rylie & Jace), Justin & Latrasa Craven (Kingstyn); brother Joe Seeman; sister-in-laws Claudia & Laverne.
She was predeceased by her husband, Fred (1991); son-in-law Larry Veres (2015); parents Herman and Marie Seemann; siblings Albert, Gerald, Theresa (Rolland Michaud), Basil (Myrna), Catherine, Mary Meacher (Bill), Carmel, Albert (Alberta), Paul (Joyce), Ed (Margaret) Leo and three foster brothers Tommy, Wally and Frankie Defosses.
A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church, Olds on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.. Fellowship to follow at the Olds & District Evergreen Centre. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made directly to S.T.A.R.S. Air Ambulance. Heartland Funeral Services Ltd., Olds entrusted with arrangements. Condolences may be made or viewed at www.heartlandfuneralservices.com. Heartland Funeral Services Ltd., Olds entrusted with arrangements.
