Wilfred Norman Zilke

Wilfred Norman Zilke obituary, Vancouver, WA

Wilfred Norman Zilke

Wilfred Zilke Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 11, 2024.
Wilfred Norman Zilke 93 passed away peacefully on August 8th 2024 at Ray Hickey Hospice House. He was born on April 10th 1931 in Wetaskiwin Alberta, Canada to Helen and Fredrick Zilke. He was a proud resident of Vancouver WA. Wilf married Helen Marjorie Carswell on May 14th 1955. Wilf worked as a Builder & Developer with C&W Construction displaying wonderful problem solving skills. Wilf was very passionate about helping the community working with Friends of the Carpenter. His family and love for God were his two biggest passions. Wilf always had the ability to make anyone smile. He is survived by his Daughter Kimberley Jackson (Jerry) and son Gregory Zilke. Grand children Lindsey Leeper, (Jeremy) Brian Jackson, Ashley Neuschwander (Levi) Brienne Garcia (Rafael) and Kendra Anderson. Great grand children Luke Castellanos, Ella Leeper, Stella Neuschwander, Adeline Leeper, Jensen Garcia, Lucyann Leeper and Raven Garcia. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Wilf's life at First Presbyterian Church 4300 Main St Vancouver, WA 98663 Thursday 8-15-2024 2:00 pm to reminisce and honor the life of Wilf Zilke.

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September 24, 2024

Steven Tosten posted to the memorial.

August 15, 2024

DON & DONNA KOSTEROW and DONALD JR. posted to the memorial.

August 15, 2024

Sharon Kay Cartwright posted to the memorial.

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Steven Tosten

September 24, 2024

Wilf, you were always smiling, your positive attitude never waivered.
I remember you saying "....C'mon Steve! We're burning daylight!!
I will truly miss you.
Steve and Carol Tosten

DON & DONNA KOSTEROW and DONALD JR.

August 15, 2024

REST IN PEACE WITH YOUR LORD WILF ... WE WILL ALWAYS TREASURE OUR WARM MEMORIES OF A WONDERFUL MAN ... HE LOVED HIS FAMILY WITH A PASSION AND WAS TRULY SO GOOD TO HIS FRIENDS AND TO THE COMMUNITY ... HE WILL BE MISSED ... THANK YOU FOR YOUR FRIENDSHIP ... PSALM 23.1 AND PSALM 23.4 ... LOVING MEMORIES TO OUR FRIEND ... DON, DONNA AND DONALD KOSTEROW

Sharon Kay Cartwright

August 15, 2024

I met Wilf in Bend, Oregon 1992. I married into the Jackson family. What a wonderful Father, Grandpa & role model Wilf was .. Loved all his stories he told
Wilf had a way to cheer you up...make you smile, laugh & alway there for my family. May he rest in peace!
In loving memories .. U will be missed dearly.
Hugs & prayers to the whole family!
S K Cartwright (Jackson)

Pat and Eydie Farrell

August 14, 2024

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Wally Barney

August 12, 2024

God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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September 24, 2024

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