Wilbert Mayer

February 14, 1925 – August 28, 2012

On Tuesday August 28, 2012, Mr. Wilbert Ernest Mayer of Oliver passed away at the South Okanagan General Hospital at the age of 87 years. He was predeceased by his son Rick. Wilbert will be fondly remembered by his loving family including his beloved wife Elsie; daughter Bev (Don) Schonfelder and their children Lindsay Schonfelder and Kristy (Andy) Rosenhauch; daughter Joanne (John) and their children Robert (Summerlee) and Jesse (Sherry) Martin and son Ken (Audrey) and their children Sarah (Derek) Janes, Robert (Daniela), Thomas and Andrew Livsey; grandchild Laura (Brendin) Senger; many great-grandchildren, Rick’s widow Anna; extended family and friends. Wilbert was born on February 14, 1925 in Gravelbourg, SK to Adam and Elisabeth Mayer. He relocated to Osoyoos in 1942 and then settled in Oliver in 1943. Wilbert and Elsie (Ella) Kilback were married on October 18, 1946 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Oliver. He was a very faithful church member over the years. Wilbert farmed until the mid 70’s and drove school bus for many years. Wilbert & Elsie were very involved in the community over the years. They ran the Oliver branch of the Heart & Stoke Foundation for over forty years. A private graveside committal will be held at the Oliver Municipal Cemetery prior to the memorial service. A memorial service will be officiated By Rev. Darren Siegle at 1:00 P.M. Saturday September 1, 2012 at St. Paul Lutheran Church. A reception will be held in the church reception hall following the service. Donations are gratefully accepted for the Heart & Stroke Foundation, St. Paul Memorial Fund or a charity of one’s choice. Condolences and tributes may be directed to the family by visiting www.nunes-pottinger.com Arrangements entrusted to Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service & Crematorium, Oliver & Osoyoos.