Marjorie Loraine Black (Mitchell)

Our beloved 96 year old mother passed away peacefully with her family at her side, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness and strength. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother whose warmth touched every generation of her family. Family was the most important part of her life. You always knew Mom had a teaching background – make a grammar error while talking to her and you got corrected immediately! Remarkably modern in spirit, she embraced technology with enthusiasm, FaceTiming with loved ones right up to the day before her passing. Her grace, wealth of knowledge, curiosity, honesty and enduring love will be deeply missed, but forever remembered.

Predeceased by mother & father, Gertrude & Claude Mitchell, beloved husband David, siblings Laverne (Theo) Storie and sons Bob & George, William (Bill) Mitchell, Marguerite (Martin) Spelliscy and son Jim, Norval (Blanche) Mitchell and son Morris and daughter Brenda, and Kathy Mitchell.

Marjorie is lovingly remembered by her four sons and their families, son Douglas (Laura) - granddaughter Tanis (Kyle) - Loxley and Bjorn, grandson Jared (Kyla) - Riley, Marshall and Sully, son Ricky (Vivian) - grandson Owen (Brenda) - Wesley, Samuel and Henry, granddaughter Charlene (Morgan) - Prentice and Palmer, granddaughter Shannon - Gracie and Spencer, granddaughter Marcella (Devin) - Oliver, Rhyan and Zachary, son Robert (Kathy) - grandson Jordan (Kara), grandson Graham (Kira),and son Donald (Marilyn) - granddaughter Kristen (Corbin) - Hazel and Bridget, grandson Travis (Meagan), niece June Spelliscy and family, and nephew Barry Mitchell and family.

Marjorie was born on a farm near Strasbourg. She attended school in Strasbourg and at Lake Center. In Grade 7, she moved to Saskatoon to live with her Aunt Min and Uncle Alex to finish her schooling and attended school at King Edward and City Park Collegiate, then on to Teacher’s College.

After two years of teaching in Pengard and Tate, she returned to Saskatoon to attend the U of S to upgrade her teaching certificate. While teaching at Tate, she met her future husband, David. David was farming, and later joined the Canadian National Railway as an Operator.

Marjorie taught for two years in Dinsmore and returned to Tate to teach high school.

David and Marjorie were married on August 15th, 1951 at the Mitchell family farm in Strasbourg, She taught one more year at Tate before moving to Raymore where she resided for eleven years. In that time, David and Marjorie had three boys – Douglas, Ricky and Robert. Marjorie was a treasurer for the Raymore Rockets Hockey Club and an active member of the United Church.

They then moved to Netherhill for four years where they welcomed another boy, Donald into their family. The next move was to Quinton for two years, then on to Semans for four years. Marjorie had continued her teaching career as a substitute teacher during her stays in Quinton, Raymore and Semans. A move to Saskatoon for one year, then on to Yorkton for five years and finally back to Saskatoon where she resided until her passing. Marjorie spent the last six years of her life in Hyde Park Personal Care Home. She would like to thank the caregivers for their care and attention.

Interment will follow at a later date in Semans Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Marjorie’s memory can be made to the Semans Cemetery or the Salvation Army.Martens Warman Funeral Home is honoured to be entrusted with Mrs. Marjorie Black's care and arrangements.