Makarenlko, Lila Fern “Fern”
George Makarenko
Born November 3rd, 1928 in Saskatchewan, Lila Fern Makarenko, with her loving family by her side, passed away at the age of 79 years in Vernon, B.C. August 4th, 2008. Fern will be deeply and forever missed by her loving husband George to whom she was married for 58 years; daughters Janis, Bonnie (Peter) Rook and one granddaughter Crystal Huls. Further surviving her is a number of sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her daughter Joanne Makarenko, brother William Linklater and sister Pearl Linklater. Fern loved to laugh, dance, play cards, entertain with gourmet cooking, golf and travel. She was a caring, loving and giving person and known for her hard work and determination. Fern was involved with Rotary, Vernon Winter Carnival Committee, a 40 year member of the Gyrettes and a Realtor for a number of years.
Owned the Evergreen Motel in Princeton with her husband George.
From The Morning Star, Vernon, Sunday, August 20, 2000
https://www.vernonmorningstar.com/obituaries/lila-makarenko-5895764
https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-star-50th-wedding-anniversar/55759882/