Obituary of Stephen Wilk

Rev. Dr. Stephen William Wilk, beloved husband of Reta Wilk of Calgary, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2006 at the age of 83 years. Stephen was the second youngest of Eva and George Wilk’s seven children. He was a minister with the United Church of Canada since 1952. During WWII he served in Canada in the medical service of the Royal Canadian Navy. Stephen was also a Chaplain with the Royal Canadian Legion, Chaplehow Branch #284. In addition, he was a member of the Nose Creek Historic Society. Besides his loving wife, Reta, Stephen is survived by a brother and sister-in-law Walter (Bud) and Dorothy Wilk of Winnipeg, MB; sister, Mary of Regina, SK; and numerous extended family. Funeral Services will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Chaplehow Branch #284 (606 – 38 Ave N.E.) on Saturday, November 18, 2006 at 3:30 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made directly to either Renfrew United Church Memorial Fund, 956 Radnor Avenue N.E., Calgary, AB T2E 5H5 Telephone: (403) 277-1571, or to the charity of the donor’s choice. In living memory of Stephen Wilk, a tree will be planted at Fletcher Park, Airdrie by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES Chapel of the Bells, 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH. Telephone: (403) 276-2296.