MOIR, Maria (Mieke) Wilhelmina
Maria (Mieke) Wilhelmina Moir died in Victoria on January 24th in the loving embrace of her family. Mieke was born in Utrecht, Holland on September 8, 1922. She is survived by her husband of 65 years Allan Moir, whom she met in 1945 at the end of World War II.
Mieke is also survived by her three children, Marjolyn (Robert) Audette, Bruce (Linda) Moir, Cheryl (Arn) van Iersel; eight grandchildren, Gerald (Shelagh) Audette, Christine (Blair) Gessell, Cameron (Julie) Audette, Laura Moir, Julie (David) Felix, Nicholas van Iersel, Carly (Curtis) Morwick, Kimberly Moir; and two great grandchildren Aidan Audette and Carter Gessell.
Mieke lived in Ladysmith for 40 years before moving with Allan to Victoria to be closer to family. She was an active member of her church community, a steadfast volunteer with Meals on Wheels and a leader with Girl Guides of Canada for over 30 years. For the past 15 months Mieke resided at the Oak Bay Kiwanis Pavilion in Victoria. The family would like to acknowledge the compassionate and loving care she received from the dedicated staff at the Pavilion.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Alzheimer Society of Canada.
Telford’s of Ladysmith
250-245-5553