October 29, 1929 - June 4, 2018
The family of Marjorie Joan (Marj) Hunter (Pardoe) advises that she passed peacefully on June 4 at the age of 88, in Nanaimo, BC.
She is survived by her four children; Susan (Dan) Haslam of Nanaimo, BC, Graeme (Susan) Hunter of Regina, SK, Glen (Cathy) Hunter of Edmonton, AB, Ian (Sonja) Hunter of Calgary, AB, eight grandchildren, and two great grandchildren as well as her brother Maurice (Jean) Pardoe of Saskatoon, SK, her husband's sister Joy (Alex, deceased) Sutherland and her sister-in-law Cec (George, deceased) Hunter.
She was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Robert Hunter and by her brother Geoff (Helen) Pardoe.
Marj started her work career at Sasktel where she was to meet future husband Bob. After their marriage Marj became a stay at home mom for the four kids, transitioning to the workforce first part-time and later full-time as the kids went to school.
Marj worked in clerical positions in the Saskatoon hospital system before working in the public school system, a job that gave her summers off to spend at her beloved Emerald Lake cottage. The family moved to Yorkton in 1968 when Bob transferred to a new position with Sasktel. Mom made many new friends there, particularly through her work at the Yorkton Co-op and Hearn's Pharmacy.
Marj no longer worked outside the home after Bob's retirement from Sasktel, nor did she have the time as she became Nana to the grandchildren who started appearing shortly after Mom entered retirement. Mom really came into her own as a Nana and spent countless hours either with the grandchildren, or creating crafts along with fond and loving memories for them.
Mom and Dad also enjoyed winters in Texas, playing golf and bridge with their many winter Texan friends. When travel to Texas was no longer feasible Bob and Marj moved to Qualicum Beach, BC where they enjoyed the mild climate.
Unfortunately our real Mom left us several years ago due to Alzheimer's. What the family used to think was her worst enemy became her best friend as in her later years the disease allowed her to enjoy her life for what it was, not what she could no longer remember. Marj was a favorite with staff and residents at Nanaimo Seniors Village where she spent her last years. The family extends their gratitude to the staff at NSV for the care and compassion shown to Marj during her years there.
Mom spent the last week of her life on palliative care, allowing her to pass peacefully with rotating family (son Graeme, daughter Susan, and grand-daughter Tegan) by her side. We are thankful for having Mom in our lives and happy that she is now resting in peace.
At Dad and Mom's request there will be no funeral. In the summer there will be a joint family memorial for both Dad and Mom after which their ashes will be scattered according to their wishes.
We request no flowers or other remembrances; a toast to Marj at your convenience would be a nice gesture.
We miss you Mom, rest in peace.