Marion joined our family when I wasn't yet a teenager, but she always made me feel like a valued sister. I remember her inviting me to join her on a class trip to Sibbald Flats as well as on various hikes and camping trips, and I was impressed with her knowledge of all the wildflowers and many aspects of nature, as well as her ability and willingness to share her enthusiasm with everyone. She was incredibly organized, and was unfailingly helpful in her special way. She was the one who thought to bring songsheets for everyone on Christmas eve, and her voice during the singing was a mainstay and kept the rest of us on track. I will miss her smile and her hugs, and remember her presence in our lives with gratitude and love.
