Born in Bentley, Alberta, Marcia lived in several Central Alberta towns and graduated from Red Deer Composite at 16. She gained a teaching certificate at University of Alberta and then taught at Evarts and Innisfail, where she met and married the local Mountie. She was a respected teacher in Red Deer at Mountview and Calgary at Queens Park, Colonel Sanders, Capt. John Palliser and Vice-Principal at Queen Elizabeth, completed her B.Ed. at University of Calgary and was promoted to Consultant – Elementary for Calgary Northwest. With the arrival of a son in 1970, she became a fastidious homemaker and very active in local church, charities and community organizations. In 1989, she experienced cerebrovascular aneurysm haemorrhage, resulting in lengthy hospitalization. During that time, she also became one of the last victims of the Red Cross Blood Scandal, receiving a transfusion with Hepatitis C. She strove bravely to recover as much as possible and went on to lead a rewarding life in Lethbridge and Victoria until health complications caught up with her. She was fond of singing, piano and quality time with husband, Allan, son Mark and a little cat “Tip”. Our loving “Bammles” was so dear. God has given her rest after a hard journey.
Private family service will be held. Deep thanks to the wonderful staff, volunteers and fellow patients at SPH Palliative Care, to Dr. Wetzer and “Jo Speaking”. Your kindness helped. In lieu of lowers, donations can be made to Palliative Unit, c/o Saanich Peninsula Hospital Foundation, 2166 Mt. Newton Cross Road, Saanich, BC V8M 2B2.
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Dear Allan and Mark: Our deepest and most sincere sympathy for the loss of Marcia. We have been friends for 43 years. Marcia has been through so much in the past 20 years due to her health problems and was so brave, and remarkable during her recovery years.You and Mark have been marvelous to her and caring for her every need throughout these years. Again, our deepest sympathy to you and Mark. If we could be of any help, please let us know and we would enjoy seeing you both. With warm wishes and Love. Gabe and Rita.
Al, our prayers and thoughts to you and your son Mark at this very difficult time.
Jerry and Lesley
Al and family,
We are saddened to hear of Marcia’s passing.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Gerry and Maureen
Al and Mark …..on behalf of my wife Beverley and myself we extend our sincerest condolence on the passing of Marcia ….take care of yourselves and we hope to see you again someday …..Jack Mullins
Al,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time.
Gerry and Chris Baxter
Please accept our condolences on the passing of your good wife and mother to Mark. We are saddened to hear of Marcia’s passing but realize that she is now at peace.
Ted and Yvonne
Al,
I was shocked to receive the email informing us of Marcia’s passing. I know words are inadequate, but please accept our deepest condolences on your loss.
Jim & Charlotte Mathews
T2Z 2H3
We wish to offer our condolences to you and your family Al on the loss of your wife.
Thys
Al
We extend our condolences to you and your family.
Ralph and Irene Vanover
Dear Allan and Mark.
On our way yesterday to the mainland we took along the T/C. We were both shocked to see the obituary of Marcia. We extend our condolences to you both with her passing. A brave positive lady with lots of humor and that despite her being handicapped. It must be comforting to know that she is completely whole again and enjoys her saviour’s presence. It is our prayer for you both that God may fill the void created by her passing. We have always admired how you both treated her with respect. You put much effort into looking after her, and there will be a time of adjusting.
We’ll be missing her.
We are on our way to Mexico for a few months, enjoying sun and warmth. May be you’ll look us up sometime in the spring.
Warm greetings from Albert and Roelie Seinen.