I had collected a lot of her pottery in the late 90’s when I lived in Calgary. Very creative and Mad Hat-ish. I am sure she was as colourful of a person as her pottery - or I has assumed. I came across her obituary as I am in need of downsizing and have 18 pieces of her life’s work. So try to hear of her passing and please accept my condolences.

Klaus. Sincere and heartfelt condolences. Always there. Always a pleasure to see and talk to. We shall, as will everyone, miss Willie. We share in your loss and give to you all our love and support. love Louise Campbell and Tim O'Hara

You will be lovingly remembered and forever missed, Willie. Deepest sympathy to Klaus and all the family. xox Joy and Andy Daniels,

Mom

I’ll love you forever, I’ll like you for always, as long as I’m living, my MOM you’ll be xoxo

My heart is broken I miss you so much and would give anything to hear your voice and get one last hug from you I love you, thank you for everything you have done for me. <3

We were extremely saddened to hear of Wilma's passing away. We have known Wilma for nearly 30 years. Our thoughts and sympathies go out to Klaus and his family at this time of grief. Asoka and Chitrika

Klaus and family, Tom and I are very sorry for your loss. It was fun getting to know Willie on her many trips to Cranbrook and Fairmont. She was always lots of fun!

It is with a very heavy heart that I send my condolences to Klaus and Willie’s family. I met Willie when she initially joined The Crystal Belles choir many years ago. This opened the doors to a beautiful friendship that we had for a long time, but more so, in the recent years. We communicated daily over our Wordle results and chit chatted about many topics. We both were reading the same series of books that we discussed often. I’m proud to say that Willie considered me her best friend, and at one time this past summer she shared her expensive bottle of wine with me. She previously gifted me with one of her clay creations, a Lumpas! I’m so happy that we were able to go out for supper the Thursday before her passing. Willie…I have your wicked sense of humour and kindness ❤️embedded in my heart, and I will never forget you.

On behalf of the Crystal Belles Choir, I would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to Klaus and Willie’s extended family. Willie’s strong, beautiful voice and wonderful sense of humour during our performances will be sorely missed. Her growly voice singing Hello Dolly will never be replicated. It was Willie who strolled through the audience with her bubble machine, singing Tiny Bubbles, squawked her infamous yellow rubber chicken during She’ll Be Coming Round the Mountain, played spoons during Good Old Mountain Dew and who can forget her lit up necklace of Christmas lights! Oh Willie…you will be in our hearts forever and you will not be forgotten. Thank you for the life that you gave our Choir. We will miss you terribly.

Sharon Sheeler

Director, Crystal Belles

Greater Forest Lawn Seniors 55+

My heart goes out to the entire family for the loss of a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, & sibling ... I knew Willie from Chrystal Belles Choir at Greater Forest Lawn 55+ Society. Willie brought a lovely, strong voice and a fun personality to the choir and I truly will miss her presence ... Willie is with us, first in her lifetime & now forever in our memory ... "Happy trails to you, Willie ... until we meet again".

~ Nina Hopewell