In Loving Memory Of
Marjorie Gow
Marjorie was born May 17, 1923 at Miniota, MB, to her parents David and Harriet Gow. She passed away on January 18, 2019, at the age of 95.
In 1929, the family moved to the Bad Heart District of the Peace River area of Alberta to begin farming. Marjorie attended public school there and high school in Grande Prairie. She then attended college in Calgary. Upon graduation, she began a 36-year career with Revenue Canada. She moved from Calgary to Penticton early in 1959. After 10 years, she transferred to Ottawa where she worked for 7 years, then back to Penticton. She retired from the Penticton office in 1981 and had resided in Penticton since that time.
Marjorie was a member of the Business and Professional Women’s Club for more than 30 years. She was also a member of the Penticton Golf & Country Club for many years, where she spent many happy times with friends. She was a member of the Penticton United Church.
She is survived by her sister Lorna of Edmonton; special nephews: Mitchell, David (Leore), Dean (Darlene) and Barry of Edmonton; great-nephews: Kevin (Monique) and Trevor (Brandi); as well as great great-nephews and nieces. Also surviving her are cousins Audrey (Bert) and Norah of Manitoba.
Marjorie was predeceased by her parents, sister Fern, and brothers Robert, Leslie and Victor.
A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2019, at 3:00pm, at the Teepee Creek Community Cemetery, in Teepee Creek, AB.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation (550 Carmi Ave., Penticton, BC, V2A 3G6).
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Marjorie Gow May 17 1923 January 18 2019..
Death notice for the town of: Grande-Prairie, Province: Alberta