Marjorie Helen Foster

Marjorie was predeceased by her husband Bert, brothers Bud and Lloyd Smith, and brother-inlaw

Tom Campbell. Left to remember Mom are her children Cam (Liz), Vicki (Randy), Susanne

(Kevin) and Sandy (Mark). Grandchildren Tressa (Terry), Blair (Erin), Jeff (Kristina), Riley

(Adrienne), Brock (Andrea) and her great grandchildren Olivia and Cooper. Marge is also

survived by her sister Betty Campbell.

Marjorie was born and raised in Langley, BC. As a young girl she won many trophies for her

highland dancing. In high school she met Bert, and they married In 1947. In 1959 the family

moved to Kamloops where they established the family business of Bert Foster Realty.

Mom was a life long learner and behind her diminutive and sweet presence, hid steely

determination. In our childhood she was always taking correspondence courses or going to

night school. Little did we know she was planning to enter into nursing. When we reached an

independent age, she returned to the school hallways at the age of 48 and later graduated in

the first class of the Cariboo College School of Nursing.

Nursing was her passion. After graduation mom worked in the nursery at RIH, followed by

many years in Labor & Delivery where she helped welcome many babies into the world. She

loved her career and her coworkers, and rarely missed a retiree luncheon or potluck. Her

caring ways extended to her fur babies; whose company she enjoyed throughout her life.

Mom loved her desserts, so family dinners always concluded with a delectable homemade

treat. She honed her pie making skills in the 50’s at the family restaurant, Foster’s Fine Foods

in Langley BC. She tried to pass those pastry talents onto her daughters, but despite her

valiant efforts, her pastry was never matched by any of her three girls.

Marge’s other interests included weekly bridge sessions, golfing and cruises with friends or

family. Holland America was top shelf in her book. Mom also loved knitting and crafted many

beautiful sweaters for herself and family. Christmas often included a hand knit masterpiece

under the tree. Her sweaters were almost as famous as her pies - Cam even risked his life

once to save his favourite Cowichan sweater.

Marge had a great sense of humour and a large circle of friends. She loved spending time with

her loved ones and family dinners were the highlight of her days. She will be missed.

The family would like to extend a thank you to the staff at Kamloops Senior’s Village for the

care, kindness and compassion given to Marge and family. Also a hug to Pam Newman for the

loving support she gave our Mom.

A private Celebration of Life is being planned by the family.