Marjorie Conn
Marjorie Conn
Marjorie Conn
Marjorie Conn

Obituary of Marjorie Agnes Conn

It is with profound sadness that the family of Marjorie Agnes Conn announce her passing on April 27th 2016 at the age of 98 years at Shellbrook, Saskatchewan. Marjorie is lovingly remembered by: her grandchildren and their families: Allan Cooling; Lana (Leslie) Lepage & children Lisa (Justin), Treena (Curtis) and Regan; Leonard (Shelley) Cooling & children Bailey (Lance) and Randie (Shawn); Neil Cooling & son Jesse; Debbie (Larry) Beitz; Diane Marfitt & children Christopher (Camille), Ashley and Melissa; Dwayne Cooling; Christie Cooling & children Stacey (Christopher), Skylar and Steven; Todd (Lorrie) Field & children Brett, Travis and Cody; Kim Field & daughter Stephanie (Brian); Michelle Higgins and children Braden and Madison and 12 great, great grandchildren. She is predeceased by: her husband, John Conn; her daughters, Evelyn Tauriac and Donna Benoit; her parents, George and Rachel Walker; her siblings, Don, Ed and Jessie and her grandson-in-law, Wade Higgins. Marjorie was born to George and Rachel Walker of Speers, Saskatchewan on May 9th 1917. To those who loved her she was simply known as gramma. Gramma had two brothers Don and Ed and one sister Jesse. The family moved a few time over the years from Speers to Chilliwack BC, Watrous and finally back to the Molene District, south of Bapaume. Grandma married John Conn on November 4th 1938. They had two daughters, Donna was born in 1939, then Evelyn in 1941. The family moved out east to Fort William which is now known as Thunder Bay Ontario. Grandma kept boarders to bring in income while grandpa worked at the elevator. Eventually they moved back to the Idylwild District where the girls attended school. Once the girls were married, Gramma and Grandpa literally picked up their house and moved it to Spiritwood. They enjoyed many years together with family and friends. Gramma spent her life as a devoted housewife and homemaker. She enjoyed reading Harlequin romance novels, playing cards, crossword puzzles and watching game shows on T.V. Grandma was an awesome cook and loved baking. Her nine day pickles were famous to many. Grandma was a quiet and shy woman. She was always there, somewhere in the background. She was the “constant” in all our lives. After Grandpa passed away in 1997, Grandma eventually sold her house in 2007 and moved out to Wade, Michelle, Braden and Madison’s acreage. In 2008 after the sudden passing of Wade, Michelle, the kids and Grandma moved back into Spiritwood where she lived until her passing. Grandma lived a long, happy fulfilling life. She was blessed to have had Michelle, Braden and Madison’s care for all these years. Even though Michelle would say it was the other way around. We will all miss her dearly; the community will miss her and last but not least the family pets. As grandma would say “bye for now”. A Celebration of Marjorie’s Life was held on Tuesday, May 3rd, 2016 at 2:00 pm in the Civic Center, Spiritwood officiated by Delores Beaulac. Todd Field shared memories of his grandmother. The soloist was Patty Heisler. The Honorary Pallbearers were “All who knew and loved Marjorie.” Urn Bearers were Michelle, Braden and Madison Higgins. Marjorie was laid to rest in the Spiritwood Cemetery. For those wishing memorial donations may be directed to the Idylwild Lodge Auxiliary. Family and friends wishing to send private online condolences are welcome to visit www.beaulacfuneralhome.com. Edward Beaulac of Beau “Lac” Funeral Home Ltd. was entrusted with the arrangements, Spiritwood 306-883-3500
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