PICKERING: Evelyn Leona (Shank)

PICKERING: Peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, at London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital, Friday, November 18, 2005, Evelyn Leona (Shank) Pickering, 75, of RR 3, Dashwood. Beloved wife of the late Ross Edmund Pickering (2003). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Stanley Pickering of London, Mike and Jo Anne Pickering of RR 3, Dashwood, Susan Guenther of Brechin, Nancy and Randy Regier of RR 3, Zurich, Jane and Dale Kerslake of Sarnia. Loving grandma of Chad and Cecile, Angela and Rene, Rebecca, Pamela and Jesse; Ben and Katie, Sean; Nicholas and Pam, Meghan and Jason; Courtney and Sydney. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Ada Dietrich of Grand Bend, Ellen Smithers of RR 2, Zurich, Eva Taylor of London, Lawrence Scott of RR 2, Dashwood, Rena and Orville Truemner of RR 3, Parkhill, Grace and Valere Denomme of Arva, Marilyn and Willis Rock of RR 3, Parkhill, Betty and William Coeck of London, Ken Pickering of RR 2, Dashwood, Cathy Pickering of London, Leonard and Judith Pickering of London, Karen Pickering of Ingersoll, Marilyn Pickering of RR 2, Dashwood, Bertha Pickering of Parkhill and Joyce Elder of London. Remembered by her many nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by brothers Lloyd Shank in infancy, Floyd Shank (1944), parents John and Ethel (Blair) Shank, brothers-in-law Roy Dietrich and Cecil Smithers. Resting at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, with visitation Saturday 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at Zion United Church, Crediton, Sunday, November 20, 2005 at 2 p.m. The Rev. Sheila Macgregor officiating. Interment Crediton Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations to Zion United Church or charity of choice would be appreciated. Evelyn was very active within her Church and community.