Mary Ellen Van Wizk / February 16, 1938 – January 12, 2019 / OBITUARY

Mary Ellen Van Wizk

February 16, 1938 – January 12, 2019

MARY ELLEN’S OBITUARY

Mary Ellen Van Wijk, 80Mary Ellen (Mebbie) Van Wijk of Frostproof, Florida passed away Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Somer’s Hospice House in Sebring.

She was born February 16, 1938 in Miami, Florida to the late Hiram A. and Esther (Rairigh) Bush. She has been a part time resident of the area since 1995 and a full-time resident since 2011 coming from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. She was self- employed as an Artist. She made beautiful things such as teapots and frames.

Survivors include her husband Alfons Van Wijk, children Tammy Munro and husband Kenneth, Tom Fowler and wife Jan, Tim Fowler and wife Sasha, Paul Van Wijk, Anne Treschak and husband Jamie, 12 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

Memorial service will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, January 19, 2019 at the Crossroads Community Church in Avon Park, Florida (114 S. Central Avenue). In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to the National Stroke Association at 7272 Greenville Avenue Dallas, TX 75231.