Jan 26,1924- April 18, 2018
It is with great sadness that close friends and family announce the passing of our dear Marcella at the age of 94. She was predeceased by her parents, loving husband Howard in 2007 as well as numerous siblings and other family members.
Marcella (Swede) as she was known to our family was very special. Our bond was unexplainable. She was a very, very independent lady.
We became neighbours with Howard and Swede in 1972 and that was the beginning of a beautiful long-lasting friendship.
She was hands down the best cook east of Davidson, That “little house on the prairies’’ was always overflowing with company and with love. And when you visited (invited or unannounced) you had to eat. And no one said no to Swede’s food.
In the last few years she would say to me, “You can be my daughter’’ There was no question she definitely made me feel like her daughter.
Her biggest worry was when she passed away she was going to leave us a “Big Mess” as she called it. We went to her suite after she left us and opened the drawer she had told us about and there was the Will and a five-page letter hand written in October 2016.
Emotionally we read it. It was like she was still talking to us, so in response. This letter is for you Swede.
Dear Swede
I know you love getting letters! You always kept telling us that you were such a “pest” to us. Well you were the best pest we ever had, and as days go forward we will always remember you and keep you in our hearts forever, We enjoyed many family meals together with our kids and grandkids. These are very special memories for all of us. We all loved your HUGS. I will personally remember our shopping trips to Moose Jaw. You tried on many things and always came home with a bag full. You were the best-dressed little lady in town.
Remember the day you bought 5 pairs of shoes, You said on the way home,“I can’t believe I did that, And those fancy jeans, Wow! And then there was your fancy winter boots. I told the saleslady you were looking for winter boots. She brought you short boots You said, “Those are old lady boots. I want tall fancy ones for church.”
And did you know you missed your hair appointment on April 18. You were a precious little “lady” that was as beautiful on the inside as the outside. You had an infectious smile and Giggle that made everyone smile and a sense of humor that was loved by all who knew you.
Your nieces and nephews all loved you very much. They were a VERY Big Part of your life. The phone calls, the letters and the visits kept coming.
We love you Swede.
XO Biggest hug ever from Randy and Judy Gust; Nicole and Glenn, Kirby and Morgan Manz; Scott Gust, Jill and Garth and Ruby and Keenan Osborne.
P.S. This was the last paragraph of her letter to us:
In case there is any doubt – all my nieces and nephews are wonderful, I love them all. My side of the family and Howard’s.