Winnifred May McKinney

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Winnifred May McKinney on October 21, 2022 with her loving family by her side. Winnie was born on December 28, 1939 to Ben and Winnie Nikkels of Duncan, B.C. Her family moved to Happy Valley in 1946 where Winnie graduated from Belmont Secondary in 1957. She met her loving husband, Don McKinney, at a barn dance at Luxton Hall in 1958 and they married on December 5th, 1959. Winnie is survived by her devoted husband of 63 years, Don, her three children, Rick (Norma Jean), Lynn (Ron), and Chuck (Tracey), five grandchildren, Kaetlynn, Courtney (Eric), Joshua (Jen), Hillary, and Cameron, and one great-grandchild, Lane. Winnie is survived by two sisters, Trudy and Brenda, and predeceased by Lena, Bernie, Chuck, and Dwayne.

Winnie was a strong and independent woman who loved spending her time entertaining and cooking for her family, friends, and neighbours. She was known for her dinner buns and lemon meringue pies. Great memories were made at the family home on Walfred Road in Victoria, B.C., where Christmas dinner would be shared with over sixty people enjoying the festivities and time together. Winnie and Don loved to camp with family and friends, sharing many laughs around the campfire with several hands of Canasta being played.

Winnie and Don built their forever home across from the Shuswap Lake in 1994 where their little dog, Tickles, enjoyed the sunshine on the deck. Winnie loved her life there- whether she was working in her garden or preparing meals in her kitchen to share with her family and friends. She always had a box of fruit loops in her pantry for when her grandchildren would visit. Winnie’s grandchildren were her pride and joy and she cherished every moment she shared with them. Winnie will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

We wish to thank all the nurses and staff at Bastion Place and Pinegrove Care Centre and Dr Howatt and Dr Sigalet for all the excellent care for Winnie.

Should friends desire, donations to a charity of one’s choice in memory of Winnie, would be appreciated.

A Celebration of Winnie’s life will be held on Friday, November 18, 2022 at 1:00 pm in the Schoening Funeral Chapel, 513 Seymour Street with Pastor Don Maione officiating.

Those who wish may view the ceremony live or on replay for 30 days at: https://funeraweb.tv/en/diffusions/63036.

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