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Marie Borel Obituary
(1920-2010)
Marie Borel, longtime Camarillo resident and devoted wife, mother and grandmother, died peacefully on Oct. 3, 2010 at the age of 90 after a long and richly blessed life. Her family, friends and her kitty will miss her dearly.
Marie was born Maryke Koopal in Holland on July 3, 1920. Her family immigrated through Ellis Island to Platte, S.D., when she was two. After graduating from Nursing College, she served our country as a United States Army Captain in Europe during WWII. Following the war, she met her husband, Jack. In 1962 Marie and Jack settled with their family in the beautiful Southern California city of Camarillo.
"Mother Marie" eventually went back to work caring for others as an ICU nurse at St. Johns Hospital, Oxnard for nearly 25 years before retiring to enjoy and devote herself to her other passions in life her family, her garden, her friends, her Dodgers, her church and her bridge games. Marie was a valued member of Mount Cross Lutheran Church and served on the church auxiliary. In 1995 Marie was preceded in death by her husband, Jack, of 49 years.
She is survived by daughter, Susan Datlow (husband Michael) of Ventura; daughter, Betty Hill (husband Doug) of Loveland, Colo.; son, John Borel (wife Barbara) of El Segundo; grandchildren: Matthew Datlow, Mitchell Datlow, Jennifer Hodges (husband Chad), Mike Hill, Noelle Hill, Taylor Borel; and a great-grandson soon to be born.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to St. Judes Childrens Hospital, 501 St. Judes Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942, or to the Mount Cross Lutheran Church Endowment Fund, 102 Camino Esplendido, Camarillo, CA 93010-1717.
A special thanks to Moms Place who lovingly cared for Marie before she left us.
A celebration for Marie's life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010 at the Conejo Mountain Memorial Park, 2052 Howard Road, Camarillo, CA 93012. Marie will be truly missed by all who knew her: Rest in peace in Gods arms.
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kathleen maurer
October 8, 2010
Marie was managing the ICU in 1982 when I went to work there. I was a new RN and she, rightly so, was leary of my competencies. Over the years she became a mentor and we developed a relationship of caring and respect. Twenty-four years later she came to my retirement party. I will always remember her and the role she played in my development. She never expected more than she was willing to give--I've never known another like her. My condolences to Marie's family and rest in peace, Mother Marie.
Pam Inoshita
October 7, 2010
It was a pleasure to work and know "Mother Marie". She was one of the finest nurses I've ever known. She inspired others to do their best. My condolences to Marie's family.
October 6, 2010
I also remember Marie. She was more than an excellent nurse she was an interesting person with a unexpected sense of humor. Moulded by a time seeped in tradition and rules it was my privilege to have worked with her.
Norma Dalton
Mary McGill
October 6, 2010
Marie was an incredible nurse, dedicated, compassionate, a true inspiration to all nurses. We were all blessed to know her. My thoughts and prayers go to Marie's family.
Sarah Griffin
October 6, 2010
I remember Marie so very well in working with her for a long time at SJRMC ICU. She was an inspiration to many and excellent at what she did.
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