Mrs. Wanda J Silva, daughter of the late Lee and Fern Willkie was born August 8, 1946 in Bellflower, California. She was united in holy matrimony to Irvin Dave Silva on August 1, 1981 in Porterville, California.
Mrs. Silva opened her home to many foster children through the years, many of whom remained in contact and considered her a second mother. As a result of her generous spirit and willingness to serve others, she was loved by many, and her influence will forever remain in the lives of all who knew her. She quietly departed this life Saturday, January 18, 2020 at home in Salem, Oregon. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lee and Fern Willkie, and brother Tommy Willkie.
Her beautiful life will forever be cherished in the lives of her husband Irvin Dave Silva, her 5 children, 7 grandchildren, numerous “adopted” daughters, brother Morris Willkie, and nephews Brian and Corrie Willkie and their families.
A burial service will be held at Restlawn Memory Gardens on Friday January 31, 2020 at 2:00pm. Celebration of Life to follow at Restlawn Funeral Home.
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