Mack - Cook Southland Funeral Chapel

Marjorie Mack

1921 - 2016

Cook Southland Funeral Chapel - Mack(2016)

Mrs. Marjorie Mack (nee Hillenberg), beloved wife of the late Mr. John William Mack passed away at the Good Samaritan Society, on March 4, 2016 at the age of 94 years. She was born on the farm south of Medicine Hat and then moved with her family to Medicine Hat at the age of 5 where she was raised and attended school. Marjorie completed Normal (Teaching) School in 1941 and taught in Tilley, Redcliff and Ralston. She also worked as a statistician for a couple of years in the late 1940’s, while living with her brother, Wallace in Brooklyn, NY. She completed her teaching career when she married John on July 26, 1956 in Medicine Hat. Marjorie loved to occupy her time with many activities including, reading, crossword puzzles, family history, enjoying the prairie habitat of buffalo beans, cactus berries, wild roses and crocuses. Her family was her life and she loved to share the joys of baking shortbread cookies and going on picnics. Family and friends will fondly remember that Marjorie always carried a camera with her capturing everything from special events but more often random everyday pictures. Marjorie was a dedicated and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother whose family always came first. She never missed an activity or sports event that her children and especially her grandchildren were involved with. Marjorie was a proud and active member of many organizations throughout the years, but most notable were the Beta Sigma Phi sorority, PEO, Pythian Sisters, retired teachers, Legion Womens Auxillary and the Baptist church womens group. Her memory will be treasured in the hearts of her family, children, Jean (Tom) Malmberg, Christine (Colin) Chisholm, David Mack, Norma (Ken)?Anderson, Lorraine (Marcel)?Liboiron, Margaret (Doug) Henderson; grandchildren, Clinton?(Nickie)?Malmberg, daughter, Chloe; Kori (Brian Megyes)?Malmberg; Alex (Lindsay)?Chisholm, sons, Colin, Brody, Sawyer; Tara (Derek Whitson)?Chisholm; Nolan (Jessica)?Chisholm; Melissa (Joel?Lutz) Mack; Benjamin, Gideon, Isaac, Ruth, Samuel, Josiah, Hannah, Keziah and Naomi Anderson; Lance (Olivia) Liboiron, their children, Lexi, Macklin; Blake (Tanya)?Liboiron, son, Linkin; Landon Liboiron; Samantha Henderson; Marshall Henderson; Grayson Henderson and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Marjorie was predeceased by her husband, John William (1973); son, Gerald Edward; parents, John Hillenberg, Dora (Weiss McKean)?Hillenberg; sisters, Dorothy Brown, Estelle McArthur; brothers, Wallace McKean and John McKean and numerous sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. Marjorie would wish that all who knew and loved her would pass forward a kind word, a good deed or help someone in need. If friends so desire, memorial donations in Marjorie’s name may be made directly to a charity of one’s choice.

Pam Godin:
Mar 07, 2016 at 05:03 PM

To the family of Marjorie Mack - I attended Church with Marjorie in the 80's & 90's. We would quite often go out for lunch after lunch and I appreciated her sense of humour. Rest in peace, Marj.

Dave & Marilyn DeLong:
Mar 07, 2016 at 05:03 PM

Marj has been a joy to know and an encouragement to many. Dave & Marilyn DeLong

Sharon Clay for Chapter J, P.E.O. Sisterhood:
Mar 08, 2016 at 03:03 PM

Chapter J of the P.E.O. Sisterhood would like to extend our sympathy to your family on the passing of Marjorie. Although she has been an inactive member of our chapter for the past eleven years, many of us still have fond memories of Marjorie's time with our sisterhood. She was one of the first members of our chapter, becoming a P.E.O. in 1966. I can remember picking Marjorie up for meetings in the early days of my becoming a member of P.E.O. Please accept our sincere sympathy--we do remember Marjorie. Sharon Clay on behalf of Chapter J of the P.E.O. Sisterhood.

Thinking of You:
Mar 11, 2016 at 04:03 PM

Dear Family,
Receiving the news of your mother's passing reminded me of her kindness (and yes some short bread cookies). She was as indicated dedicated to you her family and the family as it extended into grandchildren and great grandchildren. Elaine joins me in expressing our sympathy and assuring you of our thoughts and prayers. Richard Worden

Robert & Kathy Ziegenhagel:
Mar 12, 2016 at 11:03 PM

Dave & Melissa, So sorry to hear that your Mom and Grandmother passed away. Our hearts go out to you. With deepest sympathy, Robert & Kathy Ziegenhagel

Thinking of You:
Mar 13, 2016 at 01:03 AM

Dave and Melissa (Joel): We are thinking of you at this time. Please accept out condolences. Sincerely, Harold & Lorie Alison Justine & Jeff

Thinking of You:
Mar 14, 2016 at 02:03 PM

We at Spring Creek Hutterian have known Mrs. Mack for 4 generations. She was the sweetest, kindest and most beautiful lady we have ever had the pleasure to know!! We will remember her forever. Sending condolences to the family. With Love, Joe & Esther Hofer and Family

Cindy Kunz:
Mar 14, 2016 at 04:03 PM

My deepest condolences on the passing of your mom, grandma, family member and friend. I knew your mom when Gerald was at AEH, she was always a classy lady with a heart of gold. I have pictures that Lorraine did (I have several) and Mrs. Mack (I could never call her anything but that) always asked where I had them hanging and if I liked them. She was a pretty awesome lady and you have my sympathies on her passing. Cindy

Gary and Janice Armstrong:
Mar 15, 2016 at 12:03 PM

Sending our thoughts and prayers to your family. We will always remember her warm smile and kind words!

Nancy & Colin Berrett:
Mar 17, 2016 at 04:03 PM

Lorraine & Marcel, Our condolences to you and all your family. Colin & Nancy Berrett (Maui rooftop friends)

Judy Shand:
Mar 19, 2016 at 12:03 AM

Dear Mack Family - The Shand family remembers Mrs. Mack so well. She was a constant in her interest in and support of all of us through the years, and our family album holds many of her pictures of events shared. Life is made richer by the really good people we encounter, by the goodness and kindness they share. Mrs. Mack was one of those people, and we honour her life as we remember her. With warm sympathy, Judy Shand

Thinking of You:
Mar 24, 2016 at 12:03 AM

We extend our most sincere condolences to all the family. Aunt Marj was truly a special lady who will be forever remembered and forever missed. Theone & Don

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