Irvin Wylie JUST

JUST, Irvin Wylie 2008-09-19 Dec.20,1920 -Sept.15,2008 Irvin passed away suddenly at home Monday,September 15, 2008.Predeceased by loving wife June,infant son Henry, parents Theodore and Valentine, brothers Alfred and Herbert and sister Nancy.He leaves to mourn his daughters Sandra Viklen (Dennis); Joanne Just Barker, son Ted Just (Carol),grandchildren Kathleen Haley (John), David Viklen, Kevin (Jennifer), Stephen and Gregory Just,great- grandchildren Shaye, Kylee, Taylor and Cameron and dear friend and companion Betty.Irvin had a full life.Born on a small farm in Saskatchewan he spent his youth working on the farm and at the age of 17 joined the army serving overseas from 1939 -1945. He returned home and settled briefly in Geraldton,ON. It was here that he met and married June and shortly thereafter moved to Thunder Bay, ON. After brief period of time Irvin then moved to Marathon, ON where he and June raised their family,Sandra,Ted and Joanne and enjoyed many memorable times. Irvin was employed by American Can (pulp mill) as a pulp storage machine operator until his retirement in 1986. Irvin was a long time member of the Rod and Gun Club,volunteering many hours. He loved the outdoors especially hunting, fishing, picking mushrooms and shore lunches. He will be dearly missed.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion,B ranch 183, Marathon or a charity of your choice.A memorial service will be held on Friday, September 19, 2008 at 7 pm at the Royal Canadian Legion, Howe St., Marathon, ON.