The good Lord has called Mom home. Born in Frankfurt Germany, Mom grew up working in the family business, growing vegetables and flowers in their greenhouses. As a young teen, she met our father Frank Wille, who she married at the end of WW2. With 2 young children in tow, they immigrated to Canada in 1953 and went on to have 7 more children. Mom seemed to have endless energy tending to her growing brood and supporting our Father as he grew his business and real-estate portfolio. She stood fast as the matriarch of our family, always fair but firm.
Mom touched many lives and enjoyed fitness classes and working out at the YMCA with her large circle of friends. At the age of 50, she ran her first full marathon and was hooked. Sundays were reserved for family time and you could always find her hiking up the trails of Mt. Finlayson or Gowland trails with her dog and various children and grandchildren.
She remained active until 2 years ago when she suffered a devastating stroke which robbed her of both her mobility and her coveted independence. Fortunately, we were able to keep her in her home with the help of an amazing team of Care Angels who tended to Mom’s needs with love and tenderness. We are forever grateful to them for being by Mom’s side during her final journey.
Mom lost her husband 13 years ago but managed to keep moving forward living life to the end with dignity and grace. She is survived by her 9 children, Berni, Gudrun, Peter, Frank, Maria, Chris, Monica, Michael, Roland, their spouses, 23 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren.
Mothers hold their children’s hand for a short while, but their hearts forever.
Funeral Service to be held at Sacred Heart Church, 4040 Nelthorpe Street, Victoria, BC on Friday, October 27, 2017 at 1:00 pm with a reception to follow.
Flowers gratefully accepted. Donations in Vera’s memory may be made to the YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island’s Strong Kids Campaign Online at: https://vancouverislandy.com/donate/support-a-campaign/strong-kids-campaign/ or in person at any of the three Y branches: Downtown / Westhills / Eagle Creek.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
www.mccallgardens.com
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Jason Middleton
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Hillerie Denning I wish to offer my sincerest condolences to all members of the Wille and extended family. From what I have learned comfort can be taken in your loss knowing that Vera lead a very full life, and that she left behind a legacy that shall not soon be forgotten. I hope you are comforted by many good and enduring memories.
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Reid Pearce Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you, Peter and Frank and your whole family.
Reid and Dixie Pearce
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Joan Hougan My Sympathy to all the family on your loss. A wonderful lady and a dear friend. I will miss her. Joan Hougan
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Joan Hougan October 26,2017
My sympathy to all the family on your loss. A wonderful lady and a dear friend…I will miss her. Joan Hougan
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Gwen Wharton My sympathies to all the family. Vera was a good friend and I shall miss her at hte ‘Y’.
Gwen Wharton
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Dave, Carol & Pauil Osmond Sincere condolences to all the Wille family. Vera was such a lovely person.
Dave, Carol & Paul Osmond. Qualicum Beach. B.C.
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Nora Barth Es tut mir so leid, dass von Euch gegangen ist
In Anteilnahme Nora mit Familie
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Nora Barth Hallo, Ihr Lieben,
es tut mir so unendlich leid, dass Vera nicht mehr unter uns
ist. Ich habe sie sehr gemocht und werde sie vermissen.Aber,
“Wo die Sonne untergeht, geht sie auf der anderen Seite wieder auf”
In Anteilnahme Nora mit Familie
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Nora Barth Tochter von Tante Elsi Liebe Wille-Familie, ich trauere mit Euch allen und es tut mir unendlich
leid, dass Vera von Euch gegangen ist. Euch allen wünsche ich viel Kraft
um das Traurige zu überwinden.
“Wo immer die Sonne untergeht, geht sie auf der anderen Seite wieder auf”Ich habe Euren Nachruf gelesen und finde ihn wundervoll!
Sie hat wirklich sehr viel geleistet in ihrem Leben und nun darf sie ruhen. Herzliche Anteilnahme Nora aus Deutschland mit Familie
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THE BAKER FAMILY Dear Maria and family,
We were sad to read about Vera’s passing, but we have very fond memories and feel very privileged to have known her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Kind regards from George, Higge, Bill and Jamie Baker
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Karen Kesteloo Chris, Linda and family. We are very sorry for your loss. May treasured memories of a beautiful life shared bring the sun back into your life. The Kesteloo family
I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was always so kind and nice to deal with. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.