Josephine (Bubs) Mary Ann Fulks passed away with family by her side on April 18, 2015 at the age of 95. Bubs was born on Oct. 25, 1919 in Fort. Saskatchewan to Walter and Josephine Wood. She was the fourth child of five. She was quickly nicknamed Bubbles and became known as Bubs for most of her life. Growing up in Radway, Alberta by the railway tracks, the train would always remind her of the comfort of home. Bubs joined the WRCNS in 1943 at Edmonton, and was sent overseas to Britain. These were days of immense pride for Bubs. She always spoke of the comradery, companionship and honour that serving her country had given her, and was faithful in her Remembrance Day attendance. Although, she had known Bob while growing up, it wasn’t until their return home that they decided to marry. On Oct. 13, 1950 they married and made a home in Edgerton, to raise three children together. It was a good thing neither of them were superstitious by marrying on Friday the 13, and knowing that trouble comes in threes! Their journey together took them from Edgerton, to Killam and finally to Grande Prairie. They made lifelong friends in each place they lived. These friends and family were weekly recipients of her homemade bread and cinnamon buns. And her children, then grandchildren were always the messengers. She loved her family above anything else and would never say no whenever she was needed. Her grandchildren were treated to “Grandma’s Spa,” lessons in grandma’s best tasting apple pie, baking the smallest cookies ever, popcorn breakfast, freezer burnt ice cream, flat pop, playing canasta, bird watching and chop suey meals. Even so, the family cat never took a second seat to anyone. They were her ever present companion. Bubs’ kitchen was the heart of her home. The kitchen table was a haven that often had family and friends, conversing over coffee, solving world problems or playing cards. Here she worried about her family, took the curlers from her hair, balanced her cheque book, wrote letters or phoned those she loved. She thought of each person she came across as special and treated them as such. Her immense heart forgave, dispensed advice and listened without judgement. Bob and Bubs found a new home at Wild Rose. Card playing, coffee at 3, Bubs flourished with friends that she cherished to the very end. She dearly loved the staff, who all became family to her. The bond went both ways, with the friendly teasing, quick comebacks, stubborn mornings and numerous thank yous. Bubs’ family are especially grateful to all her exceptional friends, too numerous to mention but too important not to acknowledge. We are so grateful mom had each one of you in her life. You made her life all the richer for it. Doctor Pope, the nursing staff on 5 North, Grande Spirit staff, Wendy, all her “son and daughters” at Homecare. Thank you. This does not express the gratitude we have for all the attentive care, thoughtfulness and love you gave to mom. Bubs is survived by her children: Jay (Mary-Ann) of Delta BC, Kelly (Gary) Wrzosek of Sexsmith, and Leslie (Dan) Bell of Grande Prairie. Her grandchildren: Alexis, Jori, Kelley Rae, Afton, Garret, Chris, Charity, Samantha, Leanne and 9 great-grandchildren. Nieces, Debbie (Ed) Skuba, and Sharon (Lorne) Ferguson. Bubs was predeceased by her husband Bob, parents, Walter and Josephine Wood, siblings, Walter, William, Mina West, Virginia Wood, brother in law Arne West, sister in law, Ann Stewart, nephew, Grant West. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, June 3 at 2PM at St. Paul’s United Church 10206 100 Avenue. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Grande Spirit Foundation 9505 102 Avenue, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 7G9 Care entrusted to Bear Creek Funeral Home 780-830-7742 www.bearcreekfuneral.com