MARIAN PEERS
July 2, 1944 - March 20, 2025
Marian Peers was born on July 2, 1944 in Rosetown, Saskatchewan and passed away peacefully on March 20, 2025.
I grew up on a farm near Anglia, Saskatchewan with my dad Fred, mom Florence and brother Keith Millard. During my school days the horse and buggy would be my means of transportation but once winter hit we'd occasionally jump on the train to get to and from school and piano lessons in Rosetown every Saturday. After grade 12 I went to secondary school and became a teacher.
My first teaching job was in Sibbald, AB. after 1 long year there, I took a job in Acadia Valley. While teaching in Acadia Valley, I met my future husband Murray Peers. Once Murray and I married and started our family, I became a stay-at-home mom to our four children Shari, Bruce, Brent and Raeanne. We enjoyed yearly family vacations and every second year we made the 899 mile trip to Union Bay British Columbia where my parents retired. Get togethers at Christmas and other holidays with the Skinners were a big part of our family traditions.
I've always loved volunteering and was involved with the United Church Women, Acadia Valley Community Club, Acadia Valley Community history book committee, as well as helped compile two Acadia Valley Cookbooks. I was a member of he Seniors Centre and was an active member of the Order of the Eastern Star. I served on the school board for 25 years. I made many miles to and from Dunmore up and down the 41 highway, and made many friends along the way.
Although I spent a lot of time volunteering, my favorite thing to do was watch all the sporting activities my children and grandchildren were involved in. Having 6 grandchildren I logged many hours on the sidelines and bleachers watching different sports. I'm sure my five great grandkids will see their parents and grandparents watching with the same enjoyment.
Predeceased by her Mom and Dad, Candy Skinner (best friend/cousin), her loving husband Murray; Keith and Pat Millard.
She is survived by her children Shari (Stephen), Bruce (Carmen), Brent (Heather), Raeanne (Gary). Her grandchildren Kayla (Travis), Brooke (Ryan), Dylan (Mackenzie), Kenton (Nicole), Kaden & Kohen; and 5 great grandkids Lillian, Kenneth, Morgan, Ethan and Kieran, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
This was written in Marian's own words.
Memorial tributes may be directed to Acadia Valley Community Club, Alzheimer’s Society of Alberta 306 10430 61 Ave NW Edmonton, AB or to a charity of the donor's choice.
Funeral Service was held on Saturday March 29, 2025 @ 130p.m. at the Oyen United Church in Oyen, AB. To leave a message of condolence or memory, please visit ofsmacleans.com
Funeral arrangements in care of MacLean's Funeral Home, Oyen, Alberta.