July 8, 1929 – January 20, 2013
Ardy passed away peacefully at home in Sooke, BC fighting his battle with Leukemia as he approached everything in life, with strength and dignity. Born in Sooke to Norwegian immigrants Mikael and Karen Wickheim, Ardy gained his love and appreciation for nature and the outdoors and instilled this in his children and grandchildren.
Ardy spent many years working in the forestry industry and farming on a small scale at home. Competing for many years in various logger sports with his brother Jube, Ardy was named Log Burling World Champion in 1955, 1958, 1961 and 1967.
Throughout his 83 years, Ardy’s pioneer spirit and values of hard work, honesty and integrity have influenced all who knew him.
Predeceased by his loving wife Barbara in 1981 and sister Nan, Ardy is survived by his long time companion Joyce of Mayne Island, children Ingrid (Roy), Erick (Chantal), Kristine, all of Sooke BC, grandchildren Mathew, Brittany, Trevor, Bryan, William and siblings Maywell, Lil, Elida, Jubiel and many nieces and nephews.
We invite close friends and family to share in remembering Ardy on Saturday, February 23rd 2013 12 – 4 at 5204B Sooke Road. For further details call Kristine 778-425-0551.
Thank you to the VIHA nursing staff, Dr. McKinney and Dr. Anderson for your care and support.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Sooke Community Association or the Sons of Norway Foundation in Canada.
“Carried home on the wings of the Valkyrie”
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Dina Willis
Aunt Elida,
Thinking of you today as you and the family gather to remember your brother, Ardiel.
If you did not see the article about Ardy in The Vancouver Sun, by Stephen Hume, I would be happy to send you the one I clipped out.
Condolences,
Dina Willis