Marilyn Anne Mathieson

July 15, 1937 – April 9, 2022

Marilyn Anne Mathieson (nee Webb), 84, of Oliver, BC passed away April 9, 2022 in Langley, BC with her daughters by her side.

Marilyn was predeceased by Allan, her husband of 60 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her partner, Stan Greenwood of Trail, BC, and her daughters, Lynanne, Jan (Mike), Sue (Greg), and Margie (Pat). Marilyn will also be fondly remembered by her 10 grandchildren, Shawn (Brittany), Carleigh and Ryan O’Leary; Matthew, Caitlin, Andrew & Mark Nusche; Trevor (Tania) & Megan (Alex) Yerxa and Callum (Alyssa) Mathieson. Marilyn was also great-grandma to Wesley, Kai, Rayne and Silas.

Marilyn was born in Montreal, Quebec to parents Alfred and Anne Webb. She grew up in North Vancouver and graduated from North Vancouver Senior Secondary High School. She graduated from the St. Paul’s School of Nursing in 1958. In the same year Marilyn married her high school sweetheart, Allan Mathieson. They resided in North Vancouver and welcomed 4 daughters to their family. Marilyn worked as a nurse at Lions Gate Hospital until 1967 when the family relocated to Oliver.

In Oliver Marilyn completed her education to become a Registered Nurse and worked at both St. Martin’s and Southern Okanagan General Hospitals. She was the family medical expert and all would check in with “Nurse Marilyn” with any medical concerns be it for family or their pets. She was an accomplished seamstress and made equestrian clothing and fancy dresses for her daughters, costumes for Halloween or the latest community stage production and in retirement she made beautiful quilts.

Marilyn and Allan relocated the family to Langley in 1976 where they both started new careers as realtors until their retirement in 2000. For retirement they returned to the warm climate of Oliver, BC where they spent the remainder of their lives.

Marilyn was active in choirs through most of her life and will be remembered for her strong alto voice. She was a member of the Okanagan International Chorus and a past member of Sage Valley Voices.

Marilyn was an avid and accomplished golfer. She was a member of the Fort Langley Golf Club while living in Langley and has been a member of the Osoyoos Golf Club since returning to Oliver.

A memorial service in memory of Marilyn will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, April 30th at the Elks Lodge, 477 Bank Ave, Oliver, BC. A second memorial will be held in Langley, BC this summer, the date, time and location to be confirmed.

Those who desire may make donations in memory of Marilyn the charity of their choice.

Condolences and tributes may be directed to the family by visiting www.nunes-pottinger.com