Mervin Thomas Wilson
March 10th, 2016
WILSON, Mervin T.
‘Family is where your story begins…’
Mervin T. Wilson was born July 22, 1918 to Harry and Susie, into a young home filled with love and laughter. He was 13, when his Dad was killed in an encounter with a bull. Mervin quit school to help support his Mom and family. Farming and family remained his focus throughout his life. He farmed in Washington, Vermilion, Cochrane, and Airdrie. Mervin chose Margaret Lois Doyle as his partner in marriage, music, farming, parenting, community, and in 1947 he and Mum found their own farm in Rosebud. They participated in all parts of community life with neighbors and friends for 50 years. As Dad, Papa, and Uncle, his arms carried children, grand-children, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He showed all of them the charms of the farm! As Mr. Wilson, he drove school bus for 35 years. He loved horses, music, kids AND driving. With Mum he drove hundreds of thousands of motorhome miles … Tuktoyaktuk to Texas and coast to coast. Mervin lived with integrity and hard work. Playing mandolin or guitar along with Mum at the piano was his best favorite thing. He believed in God as meaning, purpose, and a safe place to trust.
Mervin left us peacefully in his own home on Thursday, March 10, 2016. Missing him dearly are our immediate and extended families of kids, grandkids, great grandkids, nieces, nephews & cousins along with ‘his kids’, Marilyn (Paul Dyck), Lenore (Peter Pfiffig), Corinne – who pre-deceased Mervin (Don Morris), Gerald, Laverne Cressman (Ruth Andres) and Sharlane Cressman (Clive Donaldson). At this time we also miss Mum/Auntie/Margaret and our sister Corinne, who in 2008 and 1992, respectively, left us all too soon.
In honor of Mervin’s life, donations are welcome to Calgary Meals on Wheels, 5759 80 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB T2C 4S6 or a charity of your choice.
Messages:
I feel blessed to have met your Father many years ago on the Rosebud farm. He was a gentle man who lived out his faith with more action than words. His quiet sense of humour made it appear that he enjoyed every day to the full. The example he set for us is one to be appreciated and remembered. My condolences on your loss.
Was so very sorry to read of your Dad's passing. He was a true gentleman, always had time for a visit and a kind word. He was so very proud of his family and spoke lovingly of you all.
Evelyn, Ken(Susan), and Ron(Joyce) would like to extend our sincere condolences for your loss. We have many happy memories of our times together as families. Although we miss our loved ones, we have the blessed assurance of seeing them again. Please know that your family is in our hearts and prayers
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn your Father. A donation has been made to Meals on Wheels. Ray and Laura Shurmer
Marilyn, Lenore, Jaclyn and families you had remarkable parents and grandparents. You have been blessed and you will miss your Dad/Grandad and all the routines you have carried out so faithfully. My thoughts are with you. Love, Phyllis Hawley
Our sympathy and condolences are extended to the Wilson family, our prayer for you is, "Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Spirit." Romans 15:13. Carrie and I were sad we did not hear of your Dad's passing until recently.