Obituary of Thomasine Wheeler

Thomasine "Tommy" Wheeler (nee Davidson) January 29, 1931 - April 10, 2016 Tommy passed away peacefully at the F.W. Green Memorial Home on Sunday April 10, 2016 at 85 years of age. Tommy moved to Cranbrook with her family at the age of 4. She enjoyed being a part of the girls bugle band. Tommy graduated from central school and shortly after headed to nursing school in Calgary at Holy Cross Hospital. She returned home to work as a nurse at the St. Eugene Hospital. Tommy raised four children. She returned to the work force starting the first book store, the 'Book Shope' in Cranbrook. Tommy had a passion for people, and was a dedicated community member, volunteering for the Cancer society and assisting with special needs to name a few. She had a passion for books, travel and time at the lake creating wonderful memories with family and friends. Tommy is survived by her loving family; son Doug Wheeler, daughter Karen (Joe) Bombard, three grand-children Garth (Lisa) Currier, Tamara (James) Currier and Jenni Currier and two great grandchildren Massimo and Enzo Currier. Tommy was predeceased by her loving husband Bob, son Kenneth, daughter Maureen, parents Betty and Jimmy and sister Gerry. Cremation has taken place. A service will take place at a later date. If friends and family desire, memorial donations can be made in Tommy's name to the Alzheimer Society of B.C., #300, 828 - West 8th Avenue, Vancouver, B.C., V5Z 1E2 or to the F.W. Green Memorial Home, 1700 - 4th Street South, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 6E1. Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service. Condolences for the family can be offered at: www.mcphersonfh.com