We are so sad to announce that our wonderful mom, grandma and aunty Margie passed away on May 18 at 91 years of age. She kept her sense of humour and affection to the very last. She’ll be deeply missed by her daughter Karen (Chris) Jantz, grandchildren Michelle, Heather and Dale (Andrea) Jantz, great-grandsons Owen (Hayley), Carson and Aaden, along with many much-loved nieces, nephews and cousins who were all very important to her.
Marjorie was born in Hillcrest, Alberta, on July 7, 1933, then moved to Powell River with her parents Bill and Ivy Williams and two older sisters, Dorthy (Pat Condon) and Kathleen (Russ Gurniak), in 1943. Affectionately known as “Willie”, she grew up and lived in the Townsite, on Cedar Street, Oak Street and later Maple Avenue. She worked in Medical Records at the original Powell River General Hospital, and played the clarinet in the Powell River Community Band.
After retiring in 1988, she loved spending time in her beautiful garden, walking her dog and hosting amazing Sunday family dinners and Boxing Day lunches. Her determination, energy, kindness, humour and care for everyone around her endeared her to us all. She’ll be very much missed by all who knew and loved her - family, friends and neighbours.
Thank you to Dr. Schweitzer. Thank you to the qathet General Hospital nurses and care aides on the fourth floor for how well they looked after her; our community is blessed to have you.
A special thanks to Cecilia for being there for her with hours of kindness and care.
No service at her request. An open house tea for friends and family to meet and reminisce will be held on Saturday, May 31, from 1 to 4 pm at 5772 Maple Avenue.
