(1922 – 2010)
Our dear graceful Marjorie passed away peacefully on January 9th at the Victoria Hospice. Born in Winnipeg, she enjoyed happy years in Montreal and later Victoria. Predeceased by her loving husband, Edward in 2002, and earlier by her brother Neil. Much beloved mother and mother-in-law of Johanna and Ian. She will be sadly missed by her other family and friends, near and far.
Compassionate, she did volunteer work for many organizations. Passionate about the arts, she was a creative potter and sculptor; a writer, a reader and a wicked scrabble player. She adored her family, friends and her garden.
Special thanks to the staff of the Royal Jubilee Hospital and the Victoria Hospice, and her loving homecare ladies.
Flowers are gratefully declined. Tributes may be made to the Victoria Hospice Foundation, 1510 Fort Street, Victoria, BC V8S 5J2.
Memorial Service at Knox Presbyterian Church on Friday, January 15th at 11:00 am, 2964 Richmond Avenue, Victoria.
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marion jensen
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Eleanor & Bob Buchanan All of us have been so saddened by the loss of your very dear, very precious Mom, Johanna & Ian. She was a gem; & yes, a gentle & gracious lady, who loved us all! What wonderful family occasions & times were spent & enjoyed by us, in the company & hospitality of dear Uncle Ed & Aunt Marjorie! We will treasure all these memories! (& pictures, too!)
She was truly special & will be sadly missed. Mother’s are “one-of-a-kind” & we know that you will miss her dearly.
Thinking of you, & sending our love, hugs, prayers & empathy.
Blessings,
The Buchanan Clan
Bob, Eleanor, David & Jenn & Kristian, Heather & James
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Andrew Lofft Johanna,
The time and care you devoted to visiting your mum showed how much she meant to you. My sympathy to you and Ian in this sorrowful time,
Andrew
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Sandy MacFadyen & family Dear Joanna (& Ian )so sorry for your loss
I’m sure your Mothers great spirit is enjoying a wonderful new residence to shine in.Love
Sandy,Cathy, Hunter & Piper
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heather copeland Marjorie was a wonderful friend and an inspiration to us all at both Mount Royal United Church And our Pottery studio.
I was saddened to hear that she had died but have such endearing memories of the many great times we had together.
We have put an announcement in our Sunday bulletin and mentioned that the beautiful clay Creche on our communion table was created by Marjorie. We place it there every Christmas and it is always admired.
I will never forget this gentle, lovely lady whose great talent even enspired her to make a magnificent flower arrangement with bright orange carrots popping up amongst the yellow flowers!
It has been a great joy to have known Marjorie and an honour to have her friendship.
Heather Copeland
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DAVID CLARK Johanna,
Sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Take care.David
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Donna MacLeod Johanna, I know how difficult this time is, and how much you will miss her. You are in my thoughts,
Donna
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Alison Miller Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time, Johanna.
Alison
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Fiona O'Connor Dear Johanna,
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your dear Mom. Words cannot express how I feel but please do know that I am thinking of you and Ian during this very difficult time.
Sincerely,
Fiona O’Connor
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Doug and Jo Dear Johanna and Ian,
I am so glad you used the word graceful to describe Marjorie, because it fits her to a tee. I hope you and Ian are doing alright through all this, and I am so glad Jo, that you had the chance to be with her, near and at the end. Both of you have looked after her so well. We wish we could come out for the memorial service, but we will wait to see you when you get back and remember her with you then. Goodbye wonderful Marjorie! Much love, Jo and Doug
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Robert McBoyle We are old friends of the Wellheiser family from the Town of
Mount Royal days and we would like to extend to Johanna our
deepest sympathy on her sad loss. Our daughter Susan joins
with us in this expression of sympathy. If psssible we would like
to learn Johanna”s current address.
\Sincerely
Judy and Bob McBoyle
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Lynn McColl Johanna
I went to school with you in Montreal. I can’t remember if it was Dunrae Gardens or Mount Royal High School. My two older brothers are Stewart and Scott.
Your name is unique and I realized it was you.
I was glad to read of your mother’s long life – dying at 87. Even so, I know how sad this time is for you. My dad, Allan, died in 2006 at 90, and it still felt too soon.
So I just wanted you to know I am thinking of you in your grieving.
My mother, Margaret, moved to Victoria in 2007, and is 85. She lives at The Kensington, but is very active and social.
Best regards,
Lynn McColl-Stewart
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Ruth Hallonquist Hi Joanna, I don’t know if you remember me as you were a little girl I think when we met you. Your Uncle Neil was our best man and godfather to our first child Andrew. My husbands name was Bill and he and Neil were best friends. Bill passed away 7 years ago. I met your mother several times when she used to visit in Winnipeg and I wanted to offer my condolences. My mother died 2 months after Bill and I still miss her and think of her often. I am sure you will do the same!
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Marion Milne Johanna and Family
So sorry for your loss.
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Inger Conradi Laidley My Dad, Chris Conradi, was so sorry to learn about Marjorie’s passing. He reminisced this morning about the many wonderful get-togethers he and my mother, Sissi, had had with Marjorie and Ed, both here in Victoria and in Montreal. Daddy is now 96 and living at Somerset House here in Victoria. He moved here when my Mom, Sissi, died in 2000, and is weary of life now that he cannot see or take part in the many activities he once enjoyed.
He asked me to send you his condolences and hopes the memories you have of your Mom and Grandmother will sustain you during these trying times.
Sincerely,
Inger Conradi Laidley
My condolences to Marjorie’s family. I worked with her on the Cary Bulletin, the newsletter of the Friends of Government Gardens. As a volunteer, she was always cheerful and willing, and even took on interviewing the daunting George Radford (and charmed him and his partner). I was just another volunteer, but we had a lovely group for several years, with Christmas potlucks, and lots of conversation. This didn’t last but Marjorie remains in my memory: she was the ONLY person who ever commented that I was a very busy person, something I really appreciated as a part-time worker with children. She was very feminine and beautiful–movie star looks but also inside with the deeper beauty of a positive thinking woman. I still have her recipes for her delicious cookies (she wrote them out by hand!), and I will think of her every Christmas.