Obituary of Wanda May Grimard

Wanda May Grimard 1948-2009 Wanda May Grimard. daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandma (Nonnie) and friend to many passed away at home on February 13, 2009. Wanda was a long time resident of Dawson Creek, B.C. although she was born in Harrowsmith, Ontario. Wanda May Grimard was the 4th of 7 born to Robert Gerald Fellows and Naomi Ruth Timmerman on August 21st, 1948. She grew up on a farm in Sydenham, Ontario with her loving family. Wanda attended Forest Public School then Sydenham High until she was 17, at that time, Albert Grimard, called for her to go courting. They were married October 1st, 1967. She was just 18 years old. They went on to have four sons, Travis, Kirk, Earol and Adam between 1968 and 1974. After 24 wonderful years, the angels called for Albert, and Wanda continued on, to raise her children. On March 21st, 1999 her family grew as Don Bottle stole her heart and added 3 beautiful daughters to her family. Time and time again Don spoiled Wanda with trips to concerts, dinners, shopping, and family excursions. But her favorite time spent, was Sunday dinners with the whole family. Wanda enjoyed travelling, camping, hunting, music and friends. Travelling across Canada was not unusual for her, there were too many times to count. There were many times that Wanda went camping although always a lady, she did not have a hard time roughing it. Her favorite spot to escape with Don was to Tatuk Lake Lodge Cabin # 5. As for music, it was her sons that fulfilled that love, time and time again you could see her bursting with pride as they played and sang together. But most of all, Wanda enjoyed, watching her children grow and in later years her grandchildren. One thing that Wanda was well known for was being a mother to all, she always said, the more the merrier, we are all family. After obtaining her E.C.E. she worked as a childcare provider off and on for many years until she was blessed with 16 grandchildren. Wanda did not want anybody mourning her death. She wanted everybody to be happy and to get on with their lives, Kirk says it best, On February 13th Dad called for Mom again, and we all have to be happy for them. A funeral service was held on February 19, 2009 at the Bergeron Funeral Chapel, Dawson Creek, BC, officiated by Pastor David Roch. Interment followed in the Brookside Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made in memory of Wanda by way of a donation to the "Canadian Cancer Society” 1000-105 Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 2B9.