McFarlane, Marsha
Marsha Carole McFarlane
Marsha Carole McFarlane, aged 64 years of Moose Jaw, SK passed away on Saturday, September 22nd, 2018 at the Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital in Moose Jaw, SK. Born in 1953 in Herbert, SK, she was predeceased by her parents, Melvin and Florence Biggs; grandparents: Rosie and Amos Biggs, and Robert and Nora Polley; and niece, Cindy Perry. Marsha attended Morse High School before moving to Calgary, AB for a short time to pursue classes towards becoming a veterinary assistant. She returned to Moose Jaw in the early 1970’s where she worked at CanaDay’s Apparel, married her husband Don, and had three children. She was an active member in her community serving as the Director of the Moose Jaw Humane Society for 10 years, and operator of a care home with Community Living for the last 20 years. A loving mother and caregiver, Marsha was a remarkable cook and enjoyed preparing meals for her family and friends, most especially over the holidays. In early motherhood she enjoyed decorating cakes, making doll clothing, and sewing clothes for her children. For many years leading up to her passing, she was an avid player of online poker, winning her fair share of jackpots. Marsha loved to support and watch Telemiracle with her clients and family, and she was a dedicated curling fan. Despite her hectic schedule, family and friends were Marsha’s passion and delight. Marsha is survived by her husband, Don; children: Tannis (Ivan), Tyson (Melanie), and Tammy; honorary son, Paul; grandchildren: Jaydon, Jovi, Jaicee, Jaxen, Madison, and Emily; siblings: Linda, Rodney, and Sandra (Richard); niece and best friend, Sherry; as well as many other loving relatives and close friends. The family wishes to thank all of those who provided their support during her last days. A Celebration of Life to honor Marsha will be held on Saturday, October 6th, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. in Moose Jaw Funeral Home. A private family interment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Marsha’s name may be made to The Moose Jaw Humane Society, Box 1658 Station Main, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 7K7. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Michelle Surtees Funeral Director 306-693-4550
Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Condolences to all the family, she will always be in our hearts, hugs to all at this difficult time
Auntie June
You will be missed aunty Marsha. Our thoughts go out to all the family.
Dear Don, and Family .. May memories of Marsha and the Love of family and friends surround you and give you strength in the days ahead….
We will miss you Marsha. Till we meet again.
So sad, loved growing up in the McFarlane home playing cards. Miss you all, hugs all around
My wife Rosella and I send deeply felt condolences to your very close knit family. Marsha was a wonder person. My brother Cameron was her client for all those 20 years. You made him feel that he was part of your family. Cameron was very very happy in Marsha’s care.
Thank you all. Sincerely.
With warm regards
Jim
Marsha was a compassionate and caring woman and a wonderful care giver for my brother Cameron. It was a shock to hear of her passing. Our condolences to Don and her family. We will all miss her.
Sincere condolences
Marsha will be missed by so many – what a caring loving woman she was . I will always have such great memories of the time we spent together growing up . I hope your wonderful memories help all of you through this terrible time and you rely on the love of family and friends .
Marsha always was a fun loving and caring woman. She will be deeply missed. My condolences to the family.
Marsha took good care of our dogs @the MJHS years ago when we went to Hawaii. She took a personal interest in the animals in her care. In fact, the day we came to pick up our two dogs, they virtually ignored us and danced around Marsha’s feet and licked her hands as if she were their only friend in the world. Years later, she stopped to chat with me on the street and still remembered our dogs! God Bless her for her love of animals!
Don, Tyson , Tannis and Tammy, We were deeply saddened to learn of Marsha’s passing. We will always remember our great times together on the little league diamonds around Sask. One of my favorite baseball parents, for sure! Such a great lady. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May your memories of Marsha uplift you at this difficult time. Brian and Gwen Montague
Dear Tannis, Tyson and Tammy: I am so sorry to hear that your Mom has passed away. I worked with your Mom at the Humane Society in the early 1990’s. She was truly a great person and a lover of all animals that came into the shelter. My deepest sympathies to you and your families. Phyllis Huyghebaert
Dear Don: I was sorry to hear of Marsha’s passing. Sincere Sympathy to you and your children and grandchildren. Phyllis Huyghebaert
So Many Fond Memories growing up together in Ernfold.
Rest Peacfully My Childhood Friend.
Condolences to Marsha’s Family.
My deepest condolences to the McFarlane family. I will always remember Marsha for her compassionate, caring and and most loving personality. Her smile lit up a room, her sharing of sorrows in her life brought tears we shared and I am so sorry we did not share more time together. May she rest peacefully and continue her love for those she lost and those she left behind.
Marsha was a special person. I will miss her.
I was so sad to hear of your Mom’s passing, I still can’t believe it. I had the pleasure of knowing her for many years, even though we didn’t see each other for awhile.
I had some fun times with her in the past, she was a free spirit, and a kind and generous person, very much liked, by anyone who knew her.
My thoughts are with you, Don, Tannis, Tyson, Tammy and your families and Sherry, who I knew she was very close too.
Please take care❣️
Patty
Lots of fun memories from Ernfold, My sympathies to the entire Biggs Family
So sorry to hear of Marsha’s passing. We all kind of shared moms during our time on Cree Cresent, with each one of them looking out for us all. She will be missed, but not forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with you Don, Tannis, Tyson, Tammy and your families. Take care.
Josh Wiens
I want to express my condolences to Marsha’s family. Remembering her as a child in Ernfold. My sympathies to Linda, Sandra, Rodney and there families.
Lynn Sieffert
Sorry for your loss. My mom and I are thinking of you during this difficult time.