MARGARET (MARG) AGNES SCHULTZ (MCLEAN)

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MARGARET (MARG) AGNES SCHULTZ (nee MCLEAN) August 16, 1913 - August 4, 2007 On Saturday, August 4, 2007, my mother, Marg, died with her family by her side at The Convalescent Home of Winnipeg at the age of 93 years - after putting her last piece of chocolate to rest. Remaining to forever cherish Marg's memory are her daughter Peggy of Toronto; sister Leila (Lee) McDonald of Winnipeg; niece Barbara Kehler (Joseph) of Cartier, Manitoba; as well as many relatives, friends and extended family across Canada who brought joy to Marg's life. She was predeceased by her parents Douglas and Leila McLean; husband Carl William Schultz (F/O, DFC, RCAF NO. 77 Squadron) in 1956; brothers Robert Douglas McLean of Winnipeg (1973), John (Jack) Gordon of Ottawa (2004). Born, raised and educated in Winnipeg, Marg graduated from Kelvin High School in 1929 and began her career at the Hudson Bay Co. She became buyer of women's millinery and later lingerie - taking her to the Calgary store during the Second World War. Marg and Carl were married in Calgary as the war ended and returned to Winnipeg. Daughter Peggy was born in 1949 and the family (with Carl's mother, Sophia) moved to Morden, Manitoba. For five years Marg worked with the finance department of Bruins Ford dealership. Active in the community, including Ladies Auxiliary, Canadian Branch No. 11 Legion, she made many lifetime friendships. 1954 saw the family back in Winnipeg, as Marg joined Winnipeg Motor Products (later to become Park Pontiac Buick). Two years later, the world as Marg and her daughter knew it, changed with the sudden death of Carl. As a single mother, she became credit manager of Winnipeg Motors and began active involvement in the wider credit world. In 1975 Marg became the first female president, in its 40 year history, of Credit Grantors Association of Canada. She was an Associate of the Canadian Credit Institute and held all offices, including president of Credit Women's International. A credit manager with a heart for those whose circumstances made it hard to manage Marg's humour and smiling face influenced people from all walks of life. Maggie could make a story out of any life event! Retiring in 1978, Marg soon took on part time employment with the Credit Bureau until well into her 70's. She was active in Winnipeg Council of Women, Manitoba Society of Seniors, St. John's Resource Centre, Sons of Scotland (Lord Selkirk 205). She continued to participate in credit conferences across Canada. This last decade has seen Marg struggle to retain her sense of control as dementia and diminished eyesight challenged her daily life. She kept going long after it seemed she could not. Her own strength and spirit have been supported by care and devotion of staff and volunteers during Marg's last eight years at The Convalescent Home of Winnipeg. Thank you to them and to the companions who have added to Marg's quality of life. In compliance with Marg's wishes, no formal funeral service will be held. A service of remembrance will be held at a later date. Marg will be buried with Carl in Brookside Cemetery. Those wishing to honour Marg's memory may do so by making a donation to The Convalescent Home of Winnipeg, 276 Hugo Street N., Winnipeg, MB, R3M 2N6. I walk Uninhibited careless of the world's glance these gnarled bones bind me downwards: but in the mind I dance. I dance! (Dorothy Livesay) WOJCIK'S ALL BELIEFS FAITHS FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM FAMILY OWNED OPERATED 897 - 4665

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 11, 2007