Obituary of Marilyn Elaine Puskaric

Puskaric, Marilyn Elaine (Nee Somers)

March 11^th, 1943 – October 15^th, 2022

It is with great sadness we announce that Marilyn has gone to be with the Lord. She passed away peacefully the evening of October 15^th, 2022 at the age of 79 with her girls by her side.

Marilyn was predeceased by her parents Mervin and Mary, sister Sandra and son-in-law Glenn.

She as born on Thursday, March 11^th, 1943 in Grandview, Manitoba and after graduating high school in Flin Flon, went on to train as an RN at the Grace Hospital in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She graduated in May 1963 and moved to Invermere one year later where she worked the rest of her career and raised her family. She loved the valley and spent many happy years in her rose garden, volunteering, crafting, and time with friends and family.

She is survived by her daughters Pepa and Sandy (Jon), brother Bart (Heather), sister Mona (Gerald) and brother George.

A celebration of her life will be held at the Lake Windermere Alliance Church on Friday, October 28^th 2022 at 1:00 pm, with reception to follow.

Special thanks to the Invermere and District Hospital, Columbia House and Ivy House for taking such great care of her.

Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Services.