Born January 3rd 1924 in Franklin, New Jersey. Wilbur passed away after heart complications on Friday, June 17th, 2011 at Selkirk Place Complex Care Facility in Victoria, B.C. Wilbur is survived by his twin brother, Gilbert Kneebone; younger brothers, John Kneebone and Calvin Kneebone; nieces, Julie (Martin), Melanie Morris (Simon) and cousin, Paul Kneebone (Karen).
The family would like to thank the staff of Selkirk Place Complex Care Facility for their care and support of Wilbur during his stay there.
Graveside Service will be held at Royal Oak Burial Park, 4673 Falaise Drive, Victoria, B.C. on Wednesday, June 22nd at 11:00 a.m. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, donations can be made to the charity of your choice in Wilbur’s name. Thank you from the family! Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com.
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Joel Schulz
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Joanne Gordon Wilbur was indeed a character. Although I knew him for only a brief time, I valued that friendship. I also knew Wilbur’s two constant friends “Jonathan and Jennifer”, two seagulls who were daily visitors on Wilbur’s balcony. I have a photo of them and think of Wilbur and these two friends often. I do not know if the story is true or not, but I like to think that it is: Wilbur is the only person I know who got through to the Queen on her private line. Consequently there were ramifications, but I forget what those were. I memorable character he was!
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Fran Aitkens On behalf of my mom, Gene, and my brother, Art Aitkens (now both passed away), who were friends of Wilbur’s for many years, I send my condolences to Wilbur’s family. He was a character and marched to his own drummer, but he was always interested and interesting. He was a good friend to my brother Art, who didn’t have many friends.
Best wishes,
Fran Aitkens
In 1974, Wilbur took in my new wife and I when we moved to Vancouver. He was so charming, literally mesmerized my wife who talked about him for years afterwards. Wilbur helped us find an incredible home to rent and he visited often during our sojourn in the city. I am saddened to learn that such a magnificent man has left this world. I hope your next journey is amazing.