MARY MARGARET EVERETT (MILNER)

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MARY MARGARET EVERETT (nee MILNER) Mary Margaret Everett (nee Milner), born July 25, 1921, passed away peacefully December 22, 2003 in Vancouver at the Purdy Pavilion, UBC Hospital. Mary will be lovingly remembered by Bill, her husband of 57 years; her brothers, Bud Milner (Calgary) and Bill Milner (Winnipeg) her children, Bill (Sue), David (Holly), Margot (Ralph) and Peter (Georgina) and her grandchildren, Katie, Sarah, James, Darcy, Liam, Jamie, Douglas, Geoffrey, Elisabeth, Mollie and Mac. Mary was predeceased by her third son Jamie. Mary was born and raised in Winnipeg, graduating from the Winnipeg General Hospital as a registered nurse. Her nursing career included service in the Iron Lung Intensive Care Ward during the Winnipeg polio epidemic and later as a Nursing Sister R.C.N. at HMCS Stadacona in Halifax during the Second World War. After the war years, Mary continued her love of nursing at the Winnipeg Childrens Hospital serving as a longtime Member of the Board of Directors and President of the Hospital. Mary was recognized for her many years of service with the Winnipeg Childrens Hospital receiving the prestigious Teddy Award. The family moved to Vancouver in 1967 where she served as a director of the BC Childrens Hospital for eight years. Mary was a lifetime Honorary Member of the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria. While her family always came first, she enjoyed a very active social life with her many friends, always finding time for her golf, bridge and gardening. The family is appreciative and thankful for the love, care and support provided by Marys loyal friend Dorothy Tam. The family also wishes to thank the staff of the 4th floor of the Purdy Pavilion for their professionalism and kindness during a difficult time. A memorial service will be held at the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club, Jericho Clubhouse at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, December 30. Donations in lieu of flowers may be sent to the BC Childrens Hospital or the Purdy Pavilion, UBC Hospital.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 29, 2003