Marion Louise Clarkson, resident of Grande Prairie, AB, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at her home in Grande Prairie at the age of 81 years.

Marion was born, August 24, 1938 and raised in the Crystal Creek area, east of Grande Prairie. After high school, she obtained her Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Alberta. Her first experience teaching was at the Montrose Elementary School in Grande Prairie. Marion moved on to teach in Innisfail, Claresholm, finally settling in Calgary where she taught for 26 years. She spent most summers travelling and studying in Italy, England, and Scotland. After retiring from teaching in 1993, Marion moved back to Grande Prairie where she and her friend Alice opened “Patchwork Cottage” on 102 St. They had 15 wonderful years in business, teaching and making friends with their creative quilters. Marion and Alice were instrumental in establishing the Northern Piecemakers Quilt Guild, sharing their love of quilting with others. Marion’s love of travel took her to visit almost every quilt store in western Canada and parts of United States.

Marion had many talents and interests, one of which was to give back to the community. She joined The Quilting Believers to make charity quilts for “preemies”, and many other needs. She thoroughly enjoyed attending most music and art events in the community. For many years, she was a member of the local chapter of the Alberta Council on Aging, the Heritage Estates Board of Directors, and a volunteer with the Grande Prairie Palliative Care Society.

She will be deeply missed by remaining family and many, many friends including: Alice Chrenek and her family; Stan Baker; Richard and Mandy Molenaar; Jean Hamel; Bernice Olafsun; Brenda Finch; and very special friends Donna Evans, Donna Gamble and her family.

Special thanks to Dr. Noga for the very compassionate care and friendship given to Marion over many years.

Marion was predeceased by her parents, Jim and Gertie Clarkson.

Due to COVID19 restrictions, a private Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, July 3, 2020 at 1:00pm. The celebration will be live streamed on Oliver’s Funeral Home’s Facebook page for those unable to attend. (https://www.facebook.com/olivers.funeral.home).

If you so desire, memorial donations may be made to the Grande Prairie Palliative Care Society (#204, 10134 97 Ave., Grande Prairie, AB, T8V 7X6. Or on their website at www.gpcare.ca).

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.oliversfuneralhome.com

• Date : 2020-06-19
• Location : Grande Prairie, Alberta

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