Obituary of Mildred Gillyean

Mildred Alice Ethel Gillyean (Trimble) nee Tuck 1916 - 2014 Mildred passed away on Nov. 22, 2014 at the age of 98. Her desire to keep living, her courage, and her strength were heroic as she rallied, from setbacks, many times. She leaves to cherish her memory: Myrna (Mickey) Bendixen of Lloydminster, Daughter-in-law: Annette Trimble of St. Paul, Gail Trimble of Vegreville, Hazel Rodwell of Sherwood Park, Wade (Carolyn) Trimble of Abbotsford, Stella (Larry) Dalsto of Medicine Hat, and Marvin (Nina) Trimble of Sherwood Park Step-daughters: Auriel Tejas and Beth Van Horne (Lee) of Edmonton Brother: Max (Ruth) Tuck of Burlington, Ont. Sister-in-law: Helen Tuck of Regina Special nephew: Glen (Anne) Trimble of Leduc Many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews She was predeceased by husbands Ormy Trimble and John Gillyean, son Orvil, granddaughter Dawn Davies, brothers Hollis and Glen Tuck, sisters Velma (Bunny) White, Eva Loepka (Albers), and Jean Weeks son-in-law: Art Rodwell, and sister-in-law Mary Gillyean. Mildred Alice Ethel was born on a farm near Lavoy to Jack and Jesse Tuck on August 4, 1916. Her early years were spent in Lavoy. She married Perley Ormand (Ormy) Trimble in 1937 and moved to the farm just west of Vegreville. They raised 7 children. After Ormy passed away in 1964 she continued to live in Vegreville until accepting a job in Lloydminster. There she met John Gillyean and they were married in 1972. They farmed north of Lloydminster and the family has fond memories of many Thanksgiving gatherings. After living there for 10 years, John’s failing health caused them to move into Lloydminster. He passed away in 1993. An addition was made to the house on the farm and Mildred moved back to Vegreville in 2001. She continued to reside on the Trimble farm with her son, Gail and grandson, Richard until her failing health made it necessary to move into care facilities; 2007 she was in Mundare and then early in 2009 she moved to Century Park in Vegreville. She was a United Church attendee and belonged to the United Church Women’s Auxiliary both in Vegreville and Lloydminster. Family was always her priority and she enjoyed having the children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren around her. She wanted to be kept up to date on all their happenings. Her life was devoted to caring for others, giving generously of her time and possessions. Mildred enjoyed cooking, gardening, and grew the best African violets. Quilting was another of her passions. The family members have at least one of her handmade quilts in their homes. She, often, had a jigsaw puzzle on the go. The nightly visits from her son, Gail, were the highlight of her day and when playing cribbage, they shared their news. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, December 1, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at the Vegreville United Church with Reverend Carolyn Woodall officiating. Interment to follow in Riverside Cemetery. Lunch to follow. She asked that donations be made to the Vegreville Breakfast Club or to a charity of your choice. Mildred, your work is done and done well. Autumn Rose Funeral Home Ltd.,Vegreville,780-603-5800.