MARJORIE FLORENCE MCCALLUM

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MARJORIE FLORENCE MCCALLUM Marjorie Florence McCallum (nee Rolph), beloved mother, nana and great-nana, sister and aunt, passed away peacefully at Donwood Manor in Winnipeg, MB on February 9, 2010 at the age of 95. Marge was born to pioneer parents in Saskatoon, SK on October 17, 1914. Marge married her beloved Jim in 1939 and after several years in Saskatoon, the family moved to Toronto and Ottawa and settled in Winnipeg. Marge spent her retirement years in Saskatoon and her final years in Winnipeg with her daughter Beverly and family. She was predeceased by her husband Jim McCallum (1986), her sisters Lilian Smith and Mildred Rolph and her brother Dave Rolph. She will be greatly missed by daughters Beverly Dalman (Winnipeg) and Marnie Cooper (Toronto). Cherished nana to her six grandchildren Heather Tuba (Derek), Christopher Dalman (Shirley), Jean Dalman, Debbie Cooper (Tim), Michelle Cooper (Paul) and David Cooper (Jacqui). Loving great-nana to Claire, Gabrielle and Annie Tuba; Nicholas, Sara, Cameron and Laura Dalman; Danielle Cooper Johnson; Alexandre and Amelia Cooper Lemieux; and Nathaniel Cooper. Marge will be missed by her Saskatoon relatives, especially her sister Gladys Rolph and her many relatives across Canada. Marge lived a long, full life and she had the strength and courage, along with many other generous qualities, to make it a good life. She was dearly loved by all her family and many friends. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Saskatoon. A very special thank you to the staff at Donwood Manor for their wonderful and loving care. If so desired, donations may be made in Marge's memory to the Alzheimer Society at 1-800-616-8816 or at www.alzheimer.ca or a charity of one's choice.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 13, 2010