Marilyn was predeceased by her parents Ellis and Jeannie, in-laws Bob and Mabel, brother Donald, brother-in-law Wayne Sawyer and sisters-in-law Lorraine Evans and Audrey Berry.
Marilyn will be remembered and sadly missed by her loving husband Russ(ell) of 59 years, daughters Carolyn and Sharlene (Gary) Check, beloved grand-children Kaila (Cody), Kelsey (Josh), Brandon (Lila), and Andrew (Crystal), great-grand-daughters Hannah and Sydney, sisters Linda Sawyer and Lorraine (Brian) Forbes, brother Barry (Marianne) and sister-in-law Denise Johnson, brothers-in-law Don Evans and Terry Berry, and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and cousins.
As a young lady Marilyn loved playing hockey, softball, basketball and playing her accordion. She worked for several years at Super Valu until she married the love of her life on April 18, 1964. Soon their family grew by two. As a family, they hunted, fished, camped and travelled. They went boating, snow-mobiling and built their forever home where they raised their kids and welcomed their greatest joy- the grand-children. Marilyn was a hard worker and a devoted mother. During their marriage they bought a commercial fish boat which they cleaned up and worked, then they started a trucking business at which Marilyn did the book work for.
Family and Friends are invited to attend Marilyn's Celebration of Life which will be held at the Chapel of Memories Funeral Home at 11:00 AM Thursday February 16th, 2023 with internment to follow at the Alberni Valley Memorial Gardens. A reception will be held at the Alberni Athletic Hall afterwards with food and refreshments.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the WESTHAVEN ACTIVITY DEPARTMENT 3949 Port Alberni Hwy, Port Alberni BC, V9Y 4S1
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.chapelofmemories.ca for the Jefferson family.
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