Wilmer Tunks
Died: October 13, 2013 | Place: University Hospital
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TUNKS, Wilmer…..
Suddenly at University Hospital, London on Sunday, October 13, 2013, Wilmer Tunks of Komoka in his 79th year. Beloved husband of Barbara (Walne) Tunks for 54 years. Cherished father of Heather Davidson (Harry Martin). Predeceased by his son Bob Tunks (2005). Loving grandfather of Austin. Dear brother of Marilynne Bragg (Bob) and brother-in-law of Eric Walne (Mary) and Helen Renaud. Also missed by his nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brothers Ivan Tunks and Ray Tunks. He will be sadly missed by his dog Emma and cat Sassy. Wilmer was a very social and friendly person, who had many friends within the workforce and socially. His hobbies included woodworking; he was an avid Nascar fan and attended Delaware Raceway for many years. Wilmer enjoyed the Little Beaver Restaurant and “Tims”. A Masonic Service under the auspices of Doric Lodge No. 289 A.F. & A. M. will be conducted on Friday, October 18, 2013 at 6:30pm, (open to the public) at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Visitation will take place from 7-9pm following the Masonic Service. A private family service and interment of cremated remains in First Lobo Baptist Cemetery, Lobo, Ontario. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 180-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3 or London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Base Line Road East, London ON N6C 2R6. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com
He will be forever in our hearts and will never be forgotten.
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My deepest condolences and sympathies: to my friend Heather on the loss of her fabulous father, to Barb on the loss of her husband, to Austin on the loss of his grandfather, and to the rest of the family and friends.
May you find some small measure of peace in knowing that Wilmer has been reunited with his loving son, Bobby.
All my love,
Milly
Wilmer and I had many conversations, over the years, mainly about fishing, as I recall!
I am glad to have known him.
Best regards, Terry
I made an acquaintances with Bro.Wilmer last year. May God bless the departed soul & help the family to bear such a loss.
To Wilmer’s family – My sincerest condolences, I shall miss chatting with Wilmer when I visit Doric Lodge and when we take part in the 16th Degree of the Scottish Rite. I know that he will be missed by all who knew him.
Dear Barb
Please accept our deepest condolences in your terrible loss. Wilmer was a wonderful gentleman and will be greatly missed. Thank heaven for memories.
Barbara and Family
Sorry to hear of Wilmer’s passing. Due to a previous commitment Sherry and I will not be able to attend Wilmer’s Funeral. Certainly nice to meet Wilmer at the Gas Comp.Retirees Reunion in Aug. 2013
Another good Company man gone.
edwin parr
To Wilmer’s family my sincerest condolences. Wlmer was a true gentleman. I worked with Wilmer at Union Gas. If I needed help he was always there. I will miss catching up with him at the “beaver”.
Anne Gilbert
Thinking of you all. Remembering your dad’s wonderful smile and warm personality. He was a very special man and he will be missed by many. Sending lots of love and hugs. Here always for you.
We were very saddened to hear of Wilmer’s passing.He was a good friend to our family. We will miss the friday morning coffee and social hour with him.We always liked to pick his brain about different subjects.We will cherish all the things he made for us out of wood.We love you Wilmer!!
I am orry to read of Wilmer’s passing.I was honoured to know him through the Lodge at Lobo for the last 50 years. . He will be sorely missed. Jim Sharman ’76 Master at Doric
I was very sad to hear of Wilmer’s passing. He was a lovely man. I will cherish the cribbage board he worked on for me, as he had a wood working talent for sure.
Dear Barb & family,
So sorry to hear about Wilmer. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
It will be the little things you remember, the quiet moments, his smiles, his laughter. We hope that you find comfort and peace in the fond memories of Wilmer. He was a great man, and will be missed.
So sorry to hear of Wilmer’s passing. He was nice man. Hope it was painless for him. UG retiree.
Barbra Please accept my sincere condolences. We will all miss Wilmer but will remember all the great times we had with Wilmer. Sicerely RUSS
My deepest condolences goes out to Heather and her family in this time of sorrow. My prayers are with you all.
Barbara – Sorry to hear about Wilmer’s sudden passing.
Your dinner time friends at the Beaver.
Helen & Larry
Hi Barb and Heather. I was so sorry to hear of Wilmer’s sudden passing. It is a difficult time to go through when you lose someone you love. My thoughts are with you both. Lots of Love, Peggy
Mrs Tunks and Heather I am very saddened to hear of the sudden loss of Wilmer. Heather often spoke of many happy memories of her childhood and her face always lit up when our paths would happen to cross when dining at the Little Beaver. I deeply feel when the shock of the loss has subsided those wonderful memories will bring you such joy. We are truly blessed to have parents who spend their life to nurture and guide us and the love they give us will never leave for it remains in our hearts forever till we meet again
Dear Wilmer,
In the short time I knew you, I never stopped expressing to Heather what a special man you were. But she already knew that. The kind unspoken bond you had with Heather was one of a kind and I saw it… a treasure chest of memories you gave Heather and Barb that they now take forward, never to die because of you. You left one heck of an impression Sir.
Harry