Wilmer Varga Obituary (1918 - 2010)

Wilmer passed away June 9th at St. Joseph Villa. She was born March 27, 1918, lived and raised her family in N.Y.C.Wilmer was a very active lady; she was office manager at a NYC college. Loving the mountains, she retired to her second home in the Catskills where she tended her flower and vegetable gardens. In 1983 Wilmer, her son Bill and all their beloved pets followed her daughter to Utah. To keep herself active in SLC, she joined a senior citizen group that tap danced at various gatherings (even St. Joes). While doing this she made many very special friends. Some of her favorite things were to cruise with friends and family, visit her cabin in Idaho and of course her beloved pets.The family would like to thank everyone at St. Joseph Villa for the loving care they gave Mom for the past four years. Thank you doesn’t seem enough for the wonderful, tender, devoted care they have shown to Wilmer and family. It has given us peace of mind knowing she was in such loving hands.Survived by her son William, her daughter and son-in-law Illona and Mike Gardner, Sister Muriel Coleman, grandchildren Michelle and Barry Miller, Charley and Brittiney Gardner, great-grandchild Drake Miller.A viewing will be held at Christus St. Joseph Villa, 451 Bishop Federal Lane, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 12th prior to the mass which will begin at 11:30 a.m. Interment at Mountain View Memorial.“We love you, MOM, and will miss you dearly.”