Obituary of Marion Elizabeth Ballan

BALLAN, Marion Elizabeth

October 18, 1930 – Fort Frances, Ontario

May 15, 2022 – Calgary, Alberta

Marion was born October 18, 1930, in Fort Frances, ON, to George and Lena Kowaluk. She was the younger sister to Shirley.

Marion’s family moved to New Westminster, BC, where she spent her childhood and teenage years.

In 1951, a young man visited BC and met Marion. Out on a date, Marion asked Ernie “a penny for your thoughts” and Ernie presented Marion with an engagement ring. The two married in 1952 and made their life and home in Fort Frances.

Marion left Fort Frances in 2013, to live with her daughter in Yellowknife, NWT. She enjoyed the North’s musical concerts, Ukrainian Christmas celebrations, winter festivals, and farmer’s markets.

Marion’s’ favourite pastime was shopping. After a family move to Calgary, AB, in 2015, she was able to pursue that interest with renewed vigour.

Marion is survived by her daughter Wendy, her grandson, Leyland (Danielle), and great-grandchildren, Wyatt, and Olive. She is also survived by her nephew Greg Large (Lenanne).

She is predeceased by her husband, Ernest, of 45 years, her sister Shirley Kowaluk, and her son-in-law, David McPherson.

The family would like to thank both, the AgeCare Midnapore Team, and Revera McKenzie Towne, for their unfailing support, true kindness, and professionalism.

A memorial service is planned to be held in Fort Frances, ON at a later date. Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed here.

In living memory of Marion Ballan, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Deerfoot South, 12281 – 40th Street SE, Calgary, AB T2Z 4E6, Telephone: 403-203-0525.