Margaret is survived by her son Norman (Sue) of Kamloops, B.C., and grandson Paul of New Westminster. She was predeceased by her loving husband Douglas and her son Gordon; her sisters Letty (Jim) Long, Lilian (Harold) Pledger, and Dorothy (Mike) Dwyer, and by her brother Al (Dorothy) Norman.

She is survived by her sisters-in-law Maude Atkinson and Agnes Morelli, many nieces and nephews, and a special friend, Lyn Kumpala.

Margaret was born in Camp Caycuse on Cowichan Lake, B.C., where the children roamed free beneath summer skies. Her father, Henry Norman, was a high rigger logger who was in high demand as he taught and worked in the bush. During the depression he went to Russia, taking all his family, but promises meant nothing there and conditions were poor. When Margaret got scurvy he quickly moved his family back to the woods in the Cowichan Valley. Margaret absorbed the Russian language easily while there and acted as an interpreter for the adults. Henry carried Margaret to the sea where he found a boat willing to take the family to Canada. Margaret worked in a plywood plant in Victoria for 19 years and after her retirement she became a champion golfer, winning many trophies on the island, the mainland and other points in Canada. She was competing until the age of 75, also playing Bridge until then. It was not very exciting to just play golf until she was in her 80's, but she sure had fun having her pick-up games at the Seniors Center where she played and whupped most of the men.

Mom loved to travel to Europe and met relatives in Finland. She and Dad spent many happy winters as snow birds in Arizona and Southern California.

Special thanks to the Sherwood House staff in Duncan, Jill Thomas and Kelly Norman for their excellent care. Lyn for her weekly visits during the summer and the many drives to the beaches and byways with mom.

Special thanks to Paramedics Luke and Bobbi, ER and 3 West staff and Dr. Ranier and Dr. Stoltze. Our Thanks to the staff at Kamloops Seniors Village for their care and compassion during the past few months.

There will be no service by request.

A wake will be held in 2013, in Duncan, B.C., date to be yet determined. Donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

Arrangements entrusted to
Kamloops Funeral Home
250-554-2577
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