MARIAN ROBERTA NEAL February 25, 1937 - March 20, 2009 Marian Roberta Neal passed away Friday, March 20th, 2009 in the loving arms of her family. Marian will be remembered by her loving family: Lorraine Lepine & Arlen Messmer, Dustin Lepine, step-children Derek & Kim (Karissa, Robert, Victoria) Jennifer Booth (Haley, Hannah, Dillon), Sydney and Branden Messmer; William & Donna Neal, Darren & Paige (Blaize), Trevor, Kaitlin; Charleen & John Bertoli, Rolynda & Adam Simpson (Anna, Luke, Jane), Christopher & Bonnie (Kale) Maria, Jon-Michael; Roberta & Ron Hluschyk, Conor & Rebecca (Jarrek) Blair (Kelly); Suzann & Rick Lane, Chad, Travis; and Corinne & Gary Bertoli, Ethan, Stacey. She will also be remembered by her brother and sister in-laws, numerous nieces, nephews and some very wonderful friends. Marian's life began in Edmonton in 1937. She moved to B.C. in 1949 and met the love of her life Charlie Neal in 1951. They married in Prince George in 1956 and then moved to Kamloops in 1961. Marian was an excellent home maker for six children and husband. She had a very successful career in retail, including being an owner operator of Westsyde Market and KamLake View Meats. Marian loved being surrounded by family & friends and took pride in being a Care Giver. She also loved to get together with friends and family for Happy Hour at anytime, she loved to watch hockey, especially her favourite team the Canucks. She also supported her grandchildren by being an active spectator at all their sporting events. Every summer she enjoyed camping, always in a big group. Her other interests were quilting, as she made quilts for all of her children and grandchildren, she also loved to embroider and do most crafts. Marian's family would like to express a Special Thank you to: Don and Daphne Perry (family friends), Rachel Kealey (Body Talk), All the Nurses, Care Aids and Volunteers at the Marjorie Willoughby Hospice House, Dr. Bruce Newmarch & Dori, Dr. Baker and Kamloops/Kelowna Cancer Clinics. The Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 28th, 2009 in the Kamloops Funeral Home Chapel, 285 Fortune Drive. Cremation arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made in Marian's memory to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice House. Kamloops Funeral Home 250-554-2577 Condolences may be emailed to the family from http://www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com