Marion Kathleen Williams

Marion Williams passed peacefully into heaven July 9, 2015 at Cascade Lodge, Chilliwack at the age of 86 years. Marion Kathleen Adkins was born Dec 25/28 in Brantford, Ontario. She was the youngest of six children. With her family Marion attended Immanuel Baptist Church, Brantford. Early in life she realized her need of a Saviour, and became a Christian. At age 13 she was baptized. Marion graduated from Brantford Collegiate High School. Her first job was sewing leather hard and soft balls for Spaldings. She then enrolled in London Bible Institute and graduated from a three year program. Marion loved music and could sing like a bird. She sang solos, duets and trios in churches, at weddings and funerals. Marion was proud to tell you she sang in a Billy Graham choir. Marion had a strong bond with her family, in particular her mother and sisters. In the 1960’s she followed her eldest sister Margaret to Vancouver. There she was employed as a secretary and switch board operator. While working for Vancouver Wharfs she fell in love with a charming gentleman, Oz Williams. They married Nov 11, 1966. Marion enjoyed curling and was always a cheerleader for Oz in his sports activities. Retiring together in the early ‘80’s, they enjoyed their horses, cats and a dog. Taking on 2 new ventures, an “Orange Oasis” in Delta and later “Totem Orange” in Campbell River, they worked well together. Throughout the years, they moved to small acreages in Langley, Surrey and Mission. Later they moved to Abbotsford and Hope, finally settling in Chilliwack. They attended Chilliwack Baptist Church for years. Marion was predeceased by her loving husband Oz in 2012. She is survived by stepchildren, Yvette Williams, Allan Williams and Gail Risieg as well as many nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Dr. Marc MacKenzie, Cascade Lodge, and each one who have so wonderfully cared for Marion during her illness. A Graveside Service will be held at 12:30 pm, Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at Vedderview Gardens Cemetery, 44675 Watson Road, Chilliwack. Pastor Lloyd Anderson officiating.