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Margaret MORRISON
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Margaret MORRISON Obituary
February 27, 1936 - August 9, 2012
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Peggy Morrison on Thursday, August 9, 2012 in Campbell River, BC at the age of 76 years. She was born in Grand Forks B.C. She is survived by her sister Norah (John Ryan), niece Janice Slater and great niece and nephew Heather and Rob Gjesdal. Cousins Elaine Giesbrecht, Harvey Bell (Chris) and many good friends. Peggy is predeceased by her mother and father Isabel and Donald Morrison. Peggy lived most of her life in Vancouver. She worked in Burnaby, Vancouver, New Zealand, London and Sydney. During that time she worked as a teacher and an administrator. Peggy traveled extensively. After retiring she volunteered with the West End Senior's Network. Peggy enjoyed cooking, reading, gardening and walks in Stanley Park. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, August 17th, 2012 at 2 pm in Saint Andrews-Wesley United Church, 1012 Nelson Street, Vancouver. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. If friends so desire, messages of condolences made be left at www.suttonsfuneralhome.com
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Elaine Barnes
August 21, 2012
Peggy: You were an inspriation to me at the VSTA meetings, to say nothing of your leadeship of student teachers. Bless you for your dedication not only to students, Elaine Barnes
Janet (Brann) Duxbury
August 19, 2012
I was in several of Peggy's homeroom classes at Burnaby South High School from 1948 to graduation in 1953. I remember Peggy well as a very friendly girl.
BSHS GRADS OF 1953, PEGGY IS ON THE RIGHT, 2ND FROM FRONT
Janet Duxbury
August 19, 2012
August 16, 2012
I well remember Miss Morrison as firm but fair; she had a genuine interest in us as students, but also as members of the school community. I have a few treasured memories of her, but the one that sticks out is her offering me a chance to sit in her office before classes (my parent were in the Middle East and I was staying with some guardians - regrettably a poor fit and consequently I would show up at school really early to get away from them) for much of the first semester and share a cup of tea and talk. I largely credit her with helping me get through this difficult time, and actually making me want to apply myself to my studies, so much so that I managed to bring my grades up and make it into UBC. Many years later, I looked her up after graduate school and had a chance to thank her for all her kindness and wisdom and she couldn't have been more gracious. I was glad our paths crossed, and I think often and fondly of my 07:30 standing tea appointment in her office. I think many of us would agree certain educators impacted us so profoundly that it colours us as adults, Peggy was certainly one who we respected and looked up to and I will hope my children are blessed with an educator as talented and compassionate as her. David Yuill, Lord Byng~Class of 1986
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Eric Wong
August 16, 2012
The last time I saw Peggy was at a Crime Prevention Conference and as she was as a school administrator here she was again in retirement in the Vancouver West End, working for the betterment of others in her community! I had the honour of working with Peggy when she became one of the first school administrators in Vancouver and while I would like to think her welcoming was open and hospitable, there were no doubts challenges and barriers that Peggy faced. It says much of your skills, diligence and determination that she succeeded and pervailed. She will be missed.
Roger Flewelling
August 16, 2012
In another era, Peggy would have been a suffragette, and a feisty one at that.
John Holley & Gaetan Morin
August 15, 2012
Peggy was a very loved neighbor and many of us will miss her very much and cherish the fond memories.
Randy Clark
August 15, 2012
I was saddened to hear of Peggy's passing. In my opinion, one of the finest school administrators during my time in Vancouver. A kind heart, a good person, and tough (a compliment)! I was fortunate to learn a lot from Peggy during her time at Eric Hamber. We had many chats about her Mom, who also taught in the school system. Peggy was a very special individual!
Debbie Harvie
August 15, 2012
Ms Morrison was one of the best teachers - she created an environment where history came alive!! Thank you and goodbye. Debbie Harvie. Churchill class of 1975
John Day
August 14, 2012
Fondly remembered as a superb teacher who made learning fun. Goodbye Miss Morrison.
John Day, Sir Winston Churchill class of 1968
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