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It's been a long time since Margo went to heaven, but I still hear her coaching and encouraging me! In her class, she encouraged me to submit creative projects. I now hear her coaching me and cheering me on for this video podcast pitch I just completed: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4Y9u3hdI9EU. Are any other of us former students hearing Margo cheer us on to this day? I just created a philosophy video on St. Catherine of Siena I dedicated to Margo! Maybe it's her way of showing appreciation to us from Heaven. Or maybe it's just watch she always did and still dies to this day!! We all love you, Margo, and wow do I feel her presence right now!!!!
I know it’s been years since Margo passed away, but I go to a grave site and say prayers for her two to three times a month. I still feel like she’s guiding me, helping me grow from my status as her former student into my upcoming status as a university/college teacher, just like her. I hear her voice guiding me in interviews for teaching jobs, and I hear her voice prepping me for the teacher mentality. When I need encouragement, I pray to God to let her guide me, which I believe she does… she gives encouragement long after her passing. To me, Margo, your tombstone says, “I encouraged as an eternal friend.” She gave me a book once on teaching. I love her, and I miss her so much! She is one of my dearest friends, and I feel such a loss with her gone. I wish she was here !
I was shocked to hear of Margo’s passing and wanted to offer my sincere condolences to her family.
My heart still breaks when I remember your laughter and motherly words you spoke into my life. You are awesome. I hope you are dancing with the angels. Shine your light on us; remind us that you are OK. Love you.
Dear Ken and family,
I was so sorry to hear of Margo’s death- I remember her from way back in 12 to the Bar days. I know you will miss her.
With prayers and sympathy, Rosalyn Martin
Dear Ken
Leslie Scheelar just sent me Margo’s obituary. I am so sorry to hear of her death. I never met her, of course, but I can certainly sympathize with you. I can only imagine what I would feel if something happened to John. At least you have your children and grandchildren to support you at such a time. And your knowledge that she was certainly well loved by all, as the condolence list shows. Our thoughts will be with you in the coming days. Best wishes.
Margo was one of my favourite U of C professors and I was very sorry to hear of her passing. Her humanity and vibrancy were unforgettable, and as I’ve made my way through life – including starting the journey of parenthood recently with the birth of our daughter – many of the discussions from her classes continue to resonate. What she taught and the contributions she made is the important stuff of life.
I was deeply saddened and shocked to hear of Margo’s death. She will be truly missed by so many people. Working with Margo was a privilege and an opportunity to experience her caring committment to encourage,support and empower students.
My deepest sympathy for all the family.
Dear Ken, Greg, Andrea, and each one of Margo’s family members:
I grieve with you and for you, for your loss. Margo lived out loud and loved out loud, touching many lives.
She will be keenly missed.
My prayer is that you will be comforted, in colorful memories and by the God who is love.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this very sad time. Margo was an inspiration to us all. I had the privilege of working with Margo when the University of Calgary began their Weekend University program. Her love, caring and enthusiasm for students and those she worked with were commendable traits and is a legacy that she leaves behind for all of us to ponder. She led by example and was a role model for many of us and we shall always have treasured memories to carry in our hearts.
You were amazing, you are amazing and you will always be amazing Dr. Margo. Thank you for being you.
Condolences and prayers go out to her family and loved ones.
I am truly sorry to hear of Margo’s passing. I had the honor and privilege of working with her at the University of Calgary. She was an inspiration to many and will be missed.
My condolences to the Family.
I am very saddened to hear of Margo’s passing. Her enthusiasm for learning and teaching made her classes on Saturday mornings something to look forward to, and even after ten years, I’m still reflecting on the lessons we learned from her. Thank you, Margo.
My heartfelt condolences to the Husby and Scheelar families. I will forever miss Margo’s vibrant, generous, caring and loving nature. I love that she always stood up for what she believed in and didn’t care what other people thought. Her laugh was so contagious and always put a smile on my face.
She will always be a guardian angel.
Dear family of Margo;
Just to share a note that I met Margo in our MSW research class just this passed semester. I AM IN SHOCK TODAY TO SEE HER PICTURE THAT SHE IS NO LONGER AMONG US. She shared her knowledge in our class and her personality shone bright through her knowledge sharing. She was a person who was not afraid to share, explore, learn, and at the same time very down to earth and accepting. I loved her sense of humor! I am glad now I had the privilege to know her. Dear family, hold together with your brave hearts and know that God had a different plan with her.
God bless!
We send our sincere condolences to Margo’s family. We were blessed to have Margo as a colleague for many years. Her enthusiasm for learning and her dedication to students inspired everyone who knew her. She will be deeply missed.
The world lost one of its most amazing and inspiring women. Margo was a loved and admired professor, mentor, friend and role model. She touched and changed the lives of so many and will be so truly missed. I will never forget her and everything she taught me.
Dear Margo’s Family,
I was so very shocked and saddened to hear of your mom’s passing. I was one of the very lucky students to have Margo as a teacher and a friend. She was a born teacher and a great inspiration to so many. She truly made a difference in our world and will be missed so much. My prayers and thoughts are with your family. Much love, Judy
I wish I could be with you today to say good bye to my dear friend and colleague Margo Know, that like many others, I’ll be with you in my thoughts and honoring her from afar. Sincerest condolences.
Dr. Margo was a huge influence on my life. I’m saddened to hear of her passing, but very thankful to have known her. She made education inspiring, and her legacy will live on at the University for years to come I’m sure!
Aileen — I never knew your sister, but I was so very sorry to hear of her tragic passing. Rob & I are thinking of you and Warren and the rest of your family at this difficult time …
Phylis, Ken, Patsy, Aileen, Brian and all your families…our sincere condolences. Our hearts ache for you and our prayers and thoughts are with you at this sad time. May God comfort and uphold you with His love.
Gord & Sharon
As my respected professor and friend when I returned to university in my 30’s you encouraged me to “enjoy the journey of life” , which has since become my motto. You were are great inspiration to so many. Thank you.
Margo was a fellow student in the MSW program. Her energy, enthusiasm and light is so memorable. She often spoke of her grandchildren, and how much she enjoyed spending time with her family.
Her kindness was infectious and her hugs were so genuine. She will truly be missed. It was an honour to study alongside her and to learn from her.
Jasmine
To Margo’s family – thank you so much for sharing Margo with us.
I was her office-mate at the Calgary Family Therapy Centre where she was completing her practicum this year. I feel honoured to have worked beside Margo and to have learned from her, both professionally and personally.
I have missed her every day since she went into the hospital – I missed her smile, her laugh, and her smart-ass comments. And I will miss her still.
Thank you for sharing her with me. My deepest condolences to her family, for if I miss her so much after knowing her for such a short time, I can only imagine the void her passing leaves in your lives. Emily
Sorry to hear about your beloved sister Patsy I Know how dear she was to you. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
God Bless
Sue Theberge ( Sorority Sister)
We would like to pass along our sincerest condolences to all of Margo’s family and friends. The Thanksgiving Wood Chopping just won’t be the same.
Dr. Margo, you had a profound effect on me, my education and my desire to learn more. Your enthusiasm was contagious and your love for life was inspirational. I know that I’m not alone when I say that we have lost a true human being. I feel very privileged to have known you.
Dear Andrea, Greg and family,
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I loved my God-Daughter so very much. I have so many wonderful memories and stories she shared to hold onto, as I am sure you do as well. She truly remains an inspiration to us all and an angel for all who was blessed to have known her. I send my love and prayers to you and your family.
On behalf of the entire Naramata Community Choir, I wish to express heart felt condolences to Ken & Family. Many choir members have fond memories of the years that you lived in Naramata, when Ken was a choir member and Margo attended concerts and parties. I hope that your personal memories of those happier times will help to sustain you during the difficult days ahead as you adjust to Margo’s sudden death. Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you.
Jan Gladstone, Past President, Naramata Community Choir
Dear Margo,
I am where I am and who I am in part to your wonderful gift of teaching. Thank-you for responding to your gift in the way that you did. To all your family and friends my deepest condolences. It truly was a privilege to have known you.
My sincerest condolences to Margo’s family. Margo was a colleague who made our Department of Communication and Culture sparkle with her enthusiasm, her devotion to students and her belief in the importance of teaching. She served the University of Calgary community with passion, intellect and imagination. All of us will miss her very much.
Prof. George Melnyk
Margo and I became friends when we were both students in the BA and MA Communication Studies programs at the University of Calgary. She had both wisdom and kindness in abundance, and I have always admired her tenacity. She was inspiration to me in many ways, and in particular for her unconditional love for her family. My condolences to you all.
Greg, Andrea and families,
Thank you for sharing your mum with us. For me she was a friend, teacher, and mentor, challenging me to do better, still working on that. I read the announcement on Wednesday in England with sadness. I am one of many whose life was profoundly changed by her actions as much as her words. That is a debt I can never repay, so all I can do is try my best to pass on the encouragement I received from her. My prayer is along with the sadness you can remember with thanks giving her life, work, and play and the bubbling enthusiasm she so freely shared.
As young U of C students together in 1967, who would have foreseen that crazy, party-going Margo would have gone on to such heights in the world of academia? As part of “the Group” she was always the one leading us to the fun part of student life. When we rekindled our friendship at our “Group Reunion” I enjoyed seeing that she had not let the world change her one bit. I am so sorry we did not keep in touch, but I am glad to see how she enriched people’s lives as a teacher and a student. And you know, the Margo I knew might actually have enjoyed the notoriety of being ‘the first’ to pass away from H1N1, getting her picture in the paper, and, one last time, serving as a bad example. God bless you Meg.
It was just a couple of months ago when you told me of your retirement plans (at 65 years of age); you were going to open up your counselling practice. I guess this means that you will now be counselling the angels. That’s style! I’m going to miss you Margo – from one mature student to another.
To The Scheeler Family,
Margo was my introduction to Weekend University when I returned to college in my mid 40’s and WU was in it’s infancy. At first, she was an inspiring teacher and made me see what I was capable of. She then became a friend and we shared many of life’s ups and downs. I will miss her always and never forget my “captain”.
Margo not only was a professor who inspired me to create the most artistic works of my life, but also was a dear friend and confidante.
Her influence in my life cannot be understated. Margo encouraged my dreams with such fervor that I was able to pursue and realize a number of my most critical goals. Margo also instilled–and continues to instill–within me the desire to pursue the type of life she led, one selflessly devoted to the service of others.
Furthermore, Margo constantly nurtured my dreams, even going out of her way to provide me with a book on teaching once she learned of my interest in the profession. She was always filled with encouragement.
Indeed, Margo worked selflessly in her academic career, demonstrating not only exemplary pedagogy and leadership, but also true camaraderie with all whom she taught.
In both my life and the lives of many others, Margo continues to inspire, to motivate, and to endear. She will always be a guardian angel . . .
We love you Margo! (And I hope you meet St. Catherine of Sienna in heaven, as I believe you will!)
Andrea, Greg and family, our hearts go out to you. To lose such a bright star is unbelievable. But know that she loved you all so much! She was always bragging about her great kids and grandkids. You made her very happy and proud. The Smart Sexy Chicks will miss her greatly and toast to her often. I know we all just gained a guardian angel.
Thank you for all the years of caring, giving of yourself and truly loving all you came to know. I wil always marvel at your insight, your eagerness to challenge the norm and your open minded approach to life. You were an inspiration to so many, loved by even more. I already miss our coffees and your smile. No one will ever be able to call me brat again, but I can wait till I see you again for that. God bless you.
Darcy, Tracy, Braeden, Emily, Sarah, Scott and Joelle
One of my heroes, right up there with my parents, and a champion of asking the hard question: So What? So everything! Every day is an adventure and a look into what makes me the best I can be because Margo set such a great example. She walked the walk and lived life to the fullest. She loved her family and her friends, and will be so tremendously missed.
To have known you was to love you Margo. To have walked a small part of your journey with you was a privilege. I hear laughter, I see smiling eyes, I feel compassion and understanding. I will miss you dear friend though our paths seldom crossed we shared similar passions and beliefs. Thank you Margo.
Greg & Andrea and families, I only knew your mother for a short time but what I learned from your mother I will carry with me for my lifetime. I know she loved you and your families. You were the light of her life and I know her influence will shine in your lives. She and I loved eating dill pickle chips and drinking red wine so that is what I will be doing throughout my life to honour her memory.
Warm hugs, Diane
You will always remain an inspiration to me and my family Dr. Margo. Thank you for challenging me and bringing me closer to God. I will forever cherish your memory. God’s lucky to have you back, but we will miss you so deeply.
Tony, Pina, Joe and Rosa
Greg and Andrea, My heart breaks for you both. I wish all the strength in the world to help you get through this.
Our thoughts and prayers go to all the family. We are friends of Patsy and Larry.
Take care, Adeline
Greg, Andrea and family,
Your mother will always hold a special place in my heart. I hope that her love and spirit sustains you through this time, and in your lives to come. She will be missed.
We had heard that Margo was seriously ill but were still shocked to hear of her passing. We cherish many fond memories of Margo and FBC Penticton where we worshipped and served together. We remember her enthusiasm and dedication. Our prayers for God’s peace for each family member.
“If you knew the gift of God
and what Heaven is.
If you could hear the angels singing
and see me among them…
If, only for an instant, you could contemplate,
just like me,
the Beauty before which all beauties turn pale.
Trust me.
When the day, which god has stated and knows, arrives
and your soul, which has been preceded by mine,
enters this Heaven,
That day you will see me again,
you will feel that I still love you,
that I have always loved you
and you will find my heart
with all its love purified.
You will see me in transfiguration,
in an ecstasy of happiness.
No longer waiting for death,
but walking with you
and holding your hand along new paths of light and life.
So, wipe your tears away
and don´t cry, if you love me…”
Saint Augustin
Dear Dr. Margo, You were my teacher, my inspiration, and my friend. I will miss your bright smile and your sunny and vibrant energy that brought light to those in your presence. Thank you for everything.
Aldona
I knew Margo principally through my daughter and her husband, who were both good friends of hers, and whom she introduced to each other. In the last couple of years we connected frequently by Facebook, if not always in person, and I was struck by how common our values were. We were always sharing each other’s posts. I already miss her very much, and I can only begin to imagine what a loss her passing must be for her family. My sincere condolences to all members of her family.
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