WILMA MARLENE HODDINOTT

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WILMA MARLENE HODDINOTT

December 24, 1937 - July 4, 2024

On Thursday, July 4, 2024, Wilma Marlene Hoddinott (nee How) passed away peacefully at the St. Boniface Hospital at the age of 86 years old, with family by her side. Wilma was predeceased by her first-born son Robert, parents, Bill and Ruby How, brothers, Don (Lizette) and Lorne (Marguerite).

Left to cherish and celebrate her life well-lived are her husband of 68 years, John, her daughter Maryann (Morris), son Jim (Rachelle), son Geoff (Nikki), and grandchildren, Ashley (Mark), Matthew (Chau), Daniel (Jayme), Nicholas and four great-grandchildren. She will also be fondly remembered by nieces, nephews, cousins and lifelong friends and acquaintances.

An early Christmas bundle arrived for Wilma’s parents, Bill and Ruby How, on December 24, 1937. This was the start of Wilma’s wonderful life. She grew up in St. Vital with her two brothers, Don and Lorne. She enjoyed her early days as a Brownie and a Girl Guide and later attended Glenlawn Collegiate where she played basketball.

On April 26, 1956, she married John Arthur Hoddinott of Birnie, Manitoba. This lifelong city girl moved to the farm. Wilma loved her time on the farm. Those few years left her a lifetime of memories and is where John and Wilma started their family. When they moved to Transcona in 1960 their family added two more children. Three children only two and a half years apart.

John and Wilma raised their family in a home of love, laughter and a focus on providing experiences and memories. Wilma loved cheering on her children in all the sports and activities they participated in. Wilma curled and golfed. It was camping that became a life-long joy for John and Wilma. Their years at the cottage at Barrier Bay in the Whiteshell brought fishing and boating into their list of many pastimes. When they started their retirement in Florida, it brought new memories and activities into their life. In each phase of her life at the center was family, but wherever John and Wilma were a new set of cherished friends emerged.

They lived on McMeans for 39 years before spending over 20 years living in Country Villas in East St. Paul. It was not about the place but the people for Wilma. Her grandchildren brought her great joy. Wilma loved to play cards, boardgames with her children, grandchildren and friends.

Wilma worked for the Federal Government for 21 years assisting people who were struggling with being out of work.

Her last few years were spent at Devonshire House in assisted living, where once again old friends and new friends emerged. When health struggles began, life became a little more challenging. What remained was her spirit, her smile and when she laughed it filled the room.

The family would like to thank the staff at Home Care for their loving care of our mom, as well as the dedicated workers at St. Boniface Hospital.

Wilma always greeted you with a smile and loved giving those close to her a big hug. Her face would light up when she saw you. Wilma spent her life making memories. We ask you to join us as we remember Wilma and the wonderful life, we are all so fortunate to be a part of.

In lieu of flower, please sent donations to Diabetes Canada or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

A Celebration of Life for Wilma will take place on July 12, 2024, at Green Acres Funeral Home, at 10:00 a.m.

Tributes: www.GreenAcresFuneralHome.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 06, 2024, Jul 06, 2024