Henderson) aka Skumpy
With sadness, we announce the passing of
Margaret Mary Christensen (née Henderson) on
Friday, November 22nd, 2019. Margaret died at
home, as was her wish, with her family, friends
and other care givers supporting her to the end.
Margaret (“Skumpy”) was predeceased by her
two sisters, Pat and Dorrie, and their husbands,
as well as by her own husband, Aksel (“The
Viking”). She leaves her children, Paul and Missy,
and her grandchildren, Logan and Chase; along
with nieces, nephews, two sisters-in-law, and
friends beyond numbering. She asked that her
fond remembrances be acknowledged to her
dear friends from the old neighbourhood, from
her Sacred Heart school days and from her time
in Mackenzie; to her Gleneagles pals, her rec
centre fitness chums and, of course, to her
beloved bridge club, who always included her so
wholeheartedly, even after she could no longer
play.
Margaret was a “good egg”. Hers was a life well
and truly lived. Her cheeky humour, deep
generosity and anointing of “trolls” were
legendary, as was her lifelong love of music and
animals.
Healthwise, the last few years were challenging,
but “The Viking” would have been proud of
Margaret’s fighting spirit. She wanted everyone
to know of her gratitude for her life adventures;
for the people she loved, and for those who
loved her. The family is especially grateful to
cousins and friends who rallied around, to Lion’s
Gate Hospital, The North Shore Palliative Home
Care Team, and Nurse Wendy Lea.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday,
January 4th, 2020 from 2pm to 4pm in the
Creekside Room of the Hollyburn Country Club
(950 Cross Creek Rd, West Vancouver). Feel
free to wear red or whatever reminds you of
Margaret, and to bring stories to share. In lieu of
flowers, the family suggests that you make a
donation to Lion’s Gate Hospital, the North
Shore Hospice, the SPCA, or a theatre or music
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