Obituary of Marilyn Alice HARKER

March 22, 1940 – Vermillion, Alberta  
August 15, 2020 – Calgary, Alberta

Marilyn passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 15, 2020, with her family by her side.

Marilyn grew up on a farm in Clandonald, AB, where she loved to play piano and read. At eighteen, she decided to become an educator and earned her Bachelor’s degree at the University of Alberta. Marilyn found it fulfilling to work with children, and had a long career.

Marilyn married Michael Harker in 1961, and they spent 56 years together. In retirement, she had time for her passions: expert-level quilting, singing in a choir, and spending time with her family and close friends.

Marilyn is survived by her children, Lois (Todd) and Stuart (Kathryn); grandchildren, Taylor (Emily), Lauren, Connor, Georgia, and Charles; and sister Mavis Brockman. She was predeceased by her husband Michael, her parents, Harry and Ruth Brake; and brother Harry Brake.  

A celebration of Marilyn’s life will be held online on September 19, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. To participate, please email ma.harker@shaw.ca with your contact information to receive instructions.

If friends and family so desire, a memorial tribute may be made to Stuart Harker’s Ride to Conquer Cancer. To donate, visit conquer cancer.ca and choose “Alberta”, “Donate”, and search “Harker”. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed on Marilyn’s obituary at www.McInnisandHolloway.com.

In living memory of Marilyn Harker, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Chapel of the Bells, 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH, CALGARY, AB T2E 2V6, Telephone: 403-243-8200.