May Ilene Davies

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of May Ilene Davies (nee Nordlund) on April 26 at Langley Memorial Hospital. May was born in New Norway, Alberta on May 23, 1922. In 1925 she moved to Kimberley, B.C. After graduation from high school, May attended Pittman Business School in Vancouver returning to Kimberley to work as a cashier at the Bank of Montreal. In 1944 she married Ken. After the birth of their first child in 1947, May’s priority became one of being a Mom. In 1971 May and Ken moved to Trail where they resided for 36 years before moving to Langley, B.C to be closer to their children and grandchildren.

An avid gardener, knitter, pianist, bridge player and crossworder, May also enjoyed her sports – bowling, badminton and golf. A lifetime member of United Church Women ( U.C.W.), May was active in Trail United Church and sang in the choir. Another passion was the Hospital Auxiliary where she worked tirelessly wrapping bandages for use in the hospital.

May’s greatest joy was her family. She was predeceased by her husband of 64 years, Ken, in 2008. May will be lovingly remembered by her children Leiana Wilson (Craig), Robert (Karen), Colin (Sharon) and Ilene Dyck (Andrew), her grandchildren Megan (Graham), Aaron (Katrina), Brittany, Jessy, Courtney, Bronwyn, Tanner, Marissa and Kelsey; great grandsons Braden, Owen and Mitchell; brother Lloyd Nordlund and brother-in-law Alec Frame and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held on Friday May 23 at 1:00 pm at Henderson’s Langley Funeral Home, 20786 Fraser Highway, Langley, B.C. A remembrance will also take place in Trail, B.C. in June. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the charity of your choice.

Please join us in remembering May Davies at www.hendersonslangleyfunerals.com.

Arrangements under the direction of Henderson's Langley Funeral Home, Langley, BC.