MARY JEAN ZORN (WILKINSON)
1918 ~ 2011

On January 24, 2011, Mary Jean Zorn (Wilkinson), much loved and cherished Mom, Grandma, and Great Grama was called home to her Lord and Saviour after a brief illness.

Mary is deeply loved and missed by her daughter Deb Harbidge of Kamloops, BC, grandson Terry Harbidge of Kelowna, BC, granddaughters Tracy (Doug) Hetman-McDonald of Edmonton, Patti-Jean (Brian) Milner of Kingston, ON, Denise (Mark) Hetman-Hermason of Kamloops, Cheryl Meeley of Kamloops, and Kari (Kevin) Schartner of Morrin, AB. Mary is also survived by her great grandchildren Caileigh & Chayton Hetman-McDonald of Edmonton, AB, Shawna, Courtney & Dayna Milner of Kingston, ON, Joel Ryder of Logan Lake, Hayden Meeley of Kamloops, Christopher Hermanson of Kamloops, and Jacqueline Hermanson of Victoria, and very special friends Roma (Ted) Norrington, Dorothy Comerford, Darryl Harbidge and Ian Hetman, and many more close friends, nieces and nephews too numerous to mention, but not forgotten.

Mary was predeceased by her parents John and Ethel Ellis, her brothers and sisters, Dorothy, Velma, Don, Tom, Jack, Harvey, Harold and Bob; her husband of 58 years Angus Wilkinson, her daughter and son-in-law Diane and George Baxter, and by her second husband of 8 years Oscar Zorn.

Mary was born on August 3, 1918 in Davidson, Saskatchewan. Mary and Angus moved here from Calgary in 1962 and purchased and operated a motel until retirement. They enjoyed many years of fishing, camping and travelling. In the summer of 1997, Mary started a new life, marrying Oscar Zorn, a loving husband, step dad, and step grandpa. With Oscar's help and guidance, at the age of 80 years young, Mary learned to golf. They enjoyed their Golden Years together golfing, travelling around Canada, and enjoying time spent with family and great friends. Mary was a giving, compassionate and tireless volunteer up until her illness; such as Fish (People Helping People), Crisis Line, Good Morning Program, Family Life, Mayor's Task Force for Senior's Housing, Lacey Senior Centre, Brocklehurst Senior's Branch, Senior Games. Mary was a founding member with over 30 years of volunteer work with Overlander Care Hospital. At 91 years old this special lady was still very active in supporting her church and various charities and organizations. Last year Mary and 11 other ladies from Kamloops and area had a book published in their honour called, "Not Just A Tea Party," chronicling all their volunteer work/contributions to Kamloops over the last 48+ years. Mary was an active member of Kamloops Alliance Church.

A heartfelt thank you to the fabulous care Angels at Ponderosa Lodge, Royal Inland Hospital and Dr. P. Yanko.

MISS ME BUT LET ME GO
When I come to the end of the road
And the sun has set for me
I want no rites in a gloom-filled room.
Why cry for a soul set free?
Miss me a little - but not for long
And not with your head bowed low.
Remember the love that we once shared,
Miss me - but let me go.
For this is a journey that we all must take,
and each must go alone.
It's all a part of the Master's plan,
a step on the road to home.
When you are lonely and sick at heart
Go to the friends we know
And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds.
Miss Me - But Let me Go!

A Memorial Service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 11, 2011 in the Kamloops Alliance Church, 233 Fortune Drive, with lunch to follow.

Donations in Mary's memory may be made to the Kamloops Alliance Church Building Fund, the Recreation Department of Ponderosa Lodge or the charity of your choice.

Flowers gratefully declined.

Arrangements entrusted to
Kamloops Funeral Home
250-554-2577
Condolences may be emailed to the family from
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