Sylvia Joy Wolkersdorfer
Sylvia Joy Wolkersdorfer, loving mom, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed from this life to her eternal home with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on August 23, 2024.
Sylvia was born on July 26, 1940 in Long Beach, California to Joyce and Mable (Andrews) John. She grew up in Long Beach graduating from Jordan High School in 1958. She attended the School for Officer’s Training for the Salvation Army, graduating in 1964.
She met her husband Paul in 1961 and they married on May 18, 1962. Together, they raised their daughter, Marie, and two sons, Paul and Mark.
She worked with the Salvation Army as an officer, and she worked as a florist for 35 years. With her husband, they moved, working in the ministry, until they settled in their home in West Covina, California in 1974. She lived in the home until 2021. She then settled in Lincoln, Nebraska, living near her daughter, Marie.
Sylvia had a servant heart, serving in the choir, band, and as a Sunday School teacher. Her love for Jesus was evident in her smile and her heart.
Sylvia will always be remembered as a kind, warm person with a fun sense of humor. She unconditionally loved her family, and she was especially devoted to her husband.
Sylvia was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Eugene Wolkersdorfer, her parents, Joyce and Mable John.
She is survived by her children, Marie Scholl, son, Paul Wolkersdorfer (wife Michelle), and her son, Mark Wolkersdorfer (wife Alicia). She is survived by her sister, Karen Lewis, her sister, Mariam Keene, and her brother Clark John. She is also survived by six grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Her legacy lives on in those who love her.
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Deepest sympathy Mark, love you
We will always remember Sylvia (and Paul) while we were new Lieutenant’s at Long Beach. They took us under their wing and encouraged us in our ministry. We enjoyed visiting their home and having meals and wonderful fellowship. They loved and cared for Rick and I and our young family. They were good teachers and encouragers as we fulfilled our calling as Salvation Army officers. She was a good and faithful servant. Prayers for His peace and comfort to Marie, Paul and Mark and family.
I met Sylvia at Coddington where she resided with my dad, Gene. Sylvia was such a fun lady and I always enjoyed visiting with her, She always watched out for my dad and they seemed to have a special friendship. When he was passing, she came into his room to say goodbye and said such a nice prayer for us. It was the sweetest gesture and I will never forget it. May she rest in peace.
Sylvia’s quick smile and joyful spirit are precious memories.
God’s peace and comfort to her family.
What a sweet lady. We shared the alto section for a while at Long Beach in band and songsters. I like to visualize Sylvia and Paul and Randall playing heavenly band music.
Paul and Michele, my deepest heartfelt condolences on your loss, but what joy awaits those who love the Lord.
I remember both Sylvia and Paul from the Salvation Army growing up with their two sons. I’ll never forget it. Sorry for your loss love, Mary.