Ila Mae passed peacefully into the presence of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ at home in her favourite chair. Youngest daughter of Fredrick and Jeanie Waller. Predeceased by husbands, Henry Saunders and Harry Hitchman and four siblings. Lovingly remembered by daughters, Anita Stewart (Andy), Mardee Nickerson (Philip) and Jana Dick; grandchildren, Dale Stewart (Kelly), Chris Stewart, David Stewart, Stephen Dick (Sharon), Peter Dick (Katherine Blackburn) and Bradley Dick (Lisa); great grandchildren, Sean, Jenna, Paige, Brooke, Tyler and Pearl Stewart, Nathan, Eliana and Abigail Dick, Gage Blackburn and the caring and loved Hitchman clan, Carol, Harry Jr. and Derek (Sue) and families.
Born in Victoria where she lived her entire life, Ila Mae enjoyed family, travel, baking, gardening, knitting, reading, time at the Sooke cabin and fellowship with the saints.
Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at McCall’s Funeral Home, Johnson & Vancouver Streets. Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at Royal Oak Burial Park followed by a celebration of her life at 2:00 pm at Westview Gospel Chapel, 313 Brunswick Place.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Camp Imadene.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall’s Funeral Home
www.mccallbros.com
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Lem Compton
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Steve Miller Anita, Jana and Mardee, our thoughts are with you and your families at this difficult time. Your mum, Aunty Ila Mae to us, seemed to always be close by, in the earlier years of visiting with family around Victoria, as well as in more recent decades of getting together with everybody at the Sooke cabins. She always asked how we were doing, and showed her typical concern and caring by taking the time to listen to what we had to say. Love to you all, Steve & Julie Miller and family.
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Kim Blades On behalf of the staff and students of Evelyn Richardson Memorial Elementary School, we would like to extend condolences to our teacher and friend, Mardee, on the loss of Ila Mae. Mardee, it is obvious that you not only resemble your mother physically, but were kindred spirits as well. May the fond memories of your mother carry you through the difficult times.
Kim Blades
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Sheila Twilley Sheila
March 21, 2016Ila Mae was a beautiful lady and a dear friend, I know I will miss her a lot.
Also Jean Pratner and Margaret Burrowes send their love and condolences.
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Joy Yokoyama I have wonderful memories of visits with Auntie Ila Mae in Victoria and Ottawa. In particular, I remember one time in Ottawa when I was very young and Auntie Ila Mae indulged me in pretending we worked in an office and she left me memos. She was a lovely lady.
Our deepest sympathy to Jana, Mardee, Anita and families.
Joy Yokoyama
Kevin Ouellette
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Patti Miller We’re thinking of you all cousins, with much love, sympathy and understanding. We share in many wonderful memories of Auntie Ila Mae, or as Mike as a very little boy always mistakenly called her – Auntie Anna Mana May…. : ) Mom always patiently smiled, and attempted to correct him. Aunt Ila Mae’s kindness, soft laughter and that constant, knowing twinkle in her eye will live on in the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to know her, or to call her ‘Auntie’. I think of our many Saturday night visits to Smuggler’s Cove Road as kids, how much fun we all had together with our cousins, and how your Mom made her home such a welcoming atmosphere for everyone. There was always something cooking or baking in the kitchen that smelled wonderful – and there was always plenty of laughter. We’ll all have our own special memories of your wonderful Mom and Grandma, and she’ll continue to live on in our hearts, always. I’m sure that Mom (Auntie Peggy) is excitedly showing her around, and there’s a big, happy reunion of those greeting her who also love her very much. Much love to each of you.
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Jean Yokoyama Dear, Anita, Mardee, Jana and families I join with you in mourning the loss of Auntie Ila Mae. She has had a special place in my life and my family. I am now the next in line.
I remember Christmas times in my youth, visits at Pitcombe Place, times at Mill Bay. I especially remember visiting when I would return to Victoria as an adult and her joy to see me.
I think of her now more alive than she has ever been with the Lord and with family and friends.
I wish I could be with all of you on Wednesday but will carry you in my heart.
Much love
Jean
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Lee Goreham-Smith My sincere sympathies are extended to the family of Ila. Mardee, I am so very sorry for the loss of your mother. You all were blessed to have her with you for so many years. Although she is gone from your sight, she will always be with you. You are a part of her, and her love and spirit will live on within you.
Please let me know if there is anything that I can do for you. Prayers and blessings. Take care.Sincerely,
Lee Goreham-Smith, Teacher
Evelyn Richardson Memorial Elementary School,
Shag Harbour,
Nova Scotia
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Dawn Smith My condolences, prayers, and sympathies to Mardee and her family. I know you have many, many wonderful memories to treasure forever. May God bless you through this difficult time.
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Greg & Cheryl Nickerson To all of Ila Mae’s family
Greg and Cheryl offer our condolences to all.Had the pleasure of seeing her twice and I (Cheryl) talked with her and wrote and received notes at Christmas time.She was always positive in her notes and spoke of her Lord and Saviour with love. She missed Mardee a
great deal and wished she could have got this way more often.
She is now safe in the arms of our Saviour where we all desire to be.Love Greg and Cheryl Nickerson
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family Mardee as you go through a very difficult time. Today and always may your memories of her bring you peace, comfort and strength.
Lem and Sis