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Margaret Eastman Obituary
June 14, 1947 - December 26, 2022
Marg was born to the late Donald and Isabel Morrison in Vancouver, BC.
Marg had a strong passion for nursing. She worked many years as an LPN before graduating from the Camosun College School of Nursing (RN).
She later went on to achieve a BSN and MN at the University of Victoria. Marg spent much of her career as a clinician/asthma educator in the pediatric ward at Victoria General Hospital. She was very proud of her accomplishments as a clinician including implementing the first tele-health program for asthma families and working directly with the indigenous communities. After retirement from nursing Marg worked as a sessional instructor at the University of Victoria School of Nursing.
Marg is survived by her partner Ron, son Bob, brother Bill, sister Mary, four grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her daughter Karin, and brother Bob.
Marg will be remembered for her drive, passion, and generosity. She was a caring soul that loved to host family and friends at her home. Marg lived her life as we all should - she always gave more than she took.
A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.
Memories and Condolences
for Margaret Eastman
25 Entries
ron caven
November 16, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Margaret Scaia
April 12, 2023
I worked with Marg most recently during the pandemic, which posed many additional burdens for clinical instruction on instructors and students in many ways still being documented. One initiative to address not instructors' and students' desire to help out as nurses during these difficult times was to involve students in the vaccine programs in Victoria. Marg played an essential role in inspiring students and other instructors and nurses to get involved and to work out the many challenges of making that happen. Having students involved in mass vaccination clinics was challenging and sometimes frustratingly difficult. Marg was part of solving those problems and allowing students to make a difference.
Margaret Scaia, University of Victoria
Matthew Koch
March 27, 2023
Very sorry to hear of Margaret's passing. I knew her through our union, of which she was a long-standing supporter. She will be missed.
Cheryl Marr
March 25, 2023
That smile. It was frequently on display. I remember Marg as a feisty advocate, mentor, and clear communicator. I am grateful for her encouragement and guidance on my professional journey. I recall Marg's investment in nursing continuing education, organizing conferences for local pediatric healthcare professionals off the side of her desk. Not only were they informative, she managed to garner funding to make them very affordable or free. Marg embodied nursing in the most holistic of ways, inspiring those around her in an unassuming manner. Sincerest condolences to Ron, Bob, and the rest of the family, Cheryl
Val Shaver RRT
February 9, 2023
I had the pleasure of working with Marg in 2014 for the Pediatric Complex Care. She had a passion and drive seldom seen these days. I am honored to have worked with her. Heartfelt condolences to her family & friends...a life well lived...
Rosalie Starzomski
January 12, 2023
Marg was a star - as a nurse, as a colleague, as a student! I had the pleasure of being her supervisor when she did her Master of Nursing degree. She was bright, inquisitive and very creative. I enjoyed working with her so much and was delighted when she came to teach at the University of Victoria. She brought energy and joy to everything she did. I will miss her! I offer my sincere condolences to her family. May she rest in peace.
Rosalie Starzomski
Michael Nemeth
January 12, 2023
Marg was a very caring passionate individual that cared about the well being of everyone she met , I had the great opportunity to travel with her and her grandchildren to Australia and she treated me like family I will never forget.... My condolences to her entire family, I´m shocked with the sudden loss
Elizabeth Williams Garland
January 12, 2023
To the family of Marg Eastman. The shock of her sudden passing left me feeling so heartbroken for all of you. Marg was an amazing, giving, talented person and a person who I was proud to say, a dear friend. Especially thinking of Ron, Bobby, and all the family. My loving thoughts and prayers. Liz & Bob Garland.
Carol thomas
January 10, 2023
My Condolences to my niece Kassy and her Family I knew Margaret she was a very loving Lady
sharon Lord
January 9, 2023
Margaret you were a bright light to so many and always a kind heart towards those less fortunate.
You will be missed by each life you touched with your love and kindness.
We will always miss you but so grateful that we shared such a beautiful life together through the easy and hard days for so many years. Beautiful memories are the gift you gave us all. Thank you!
Blessings and rest in peace dear friend.
Love to the Family.
Sharon & Bernard
friends
Aura Sandoval
January 9, 2023
My condolences to Marg's family; as I have fond memories on her dedication and passionate work for children with complex medical needs.
Warm regards,
Aura Sandoval
C Nikolic and the South Island CYSN Social Work Team
January 9, 2023
Our CYSN team in south island fondly remember Marg and her dedication, caring nature, and support to children and families with special/support needs here in Victoria. She supported many of our children in care also and was such a wonderful consultant and support to our social work team also. Our deepest condolences to your family and may she rest in peace.
Gail
January 9, 2023
Our deepest condolences to Ron and her loving family. She will be missed dearly and her contribution to all gatherings will surely be missed. Our thoughts are with you all.
Dave & Gail Milliken
Pat Baker
January 9, 2023
My sincere condolences to Ron and all of margs family. I am sad at her death and shocked. She was an amazing nurse and role model mentor to many. To me a dear friend and colleague. She will be missed , rest in peace marg.
Doreen and Ken Ross
January 9, 2023
So sorry to hear that Margaret has passed away. Take care and Ron hugs to you and the family.
Tracy Shenton
January 9, 2023
My sincerest condolences to Ron, Bob, the grandkids, and Marg´s many other family members. Marg was an amazing woman and friend. So kind, smart and fun, ...and a phenomenal organizer and cook! Marg was an incredible `cheering squad´ for others, always ensuring they knew how valued they were - thanks for that Marg! I will miss you dearly.
Wanda Clark
January 8, 2023
Margaret was such a kind soul. She was an amazing cook. She was always so kind to us. We will miss her greatly. Our deepest condolences go out to Ron and there family. If you need any thing please don't hesitate to call.
Brent and Wanda
Bev Snyder
January 8, 2023
Kind, loving and giving person. Always willing to help and go the extra mile. We all we´re lucky to have known her.
Bev and Don Snyder
Debbie Fitzgerald
January 8, 2023
I knew Marg as the pediatric asthma nurse. She was so very patient and kind. I was a struggling single Mother with an asthmatic child and she was instrumental in helping me provide asthma care for my child. I am so very grateful to her always. Rest in peace dear lady, until we meet again. I am still in shock that she is gone. My sincere condolences to her family.
Maureen Hobbs
January 7, 2023
Marg Eastman was an amazing friend and colleague to many at the University of Victoria, School of Nursing. Known to be a dedicated and experienced clinical nursing instructor, Marg was a passionate advocate for promoting students' learning i.e., listening with intention, mentoring and instilling confidence in students' abilities. Among our team of instructors, we appreciated Marg's positive energy in moving us forward on issues of importance to nursing instructors, and as well, to our School of Nursing and to society overall. We'll now 'hold you in the light' Marg, as we draw from your faith in others; your determination and team spirit! Your wisdom and compassion for promoting best practice and excellence in nursing education is your legacy. Such a good friend you have been to us all, we´ll miss our good times together, working through the `kinks´ with your amazing wit, feisty spirit, and enduring friendship. My sincere condolences to Ron, and Marg´s family and friends.
Warmest regards, Maureen Hobbs
Janette
January 7, 2023
My deepest condolences to Ron and also to Marg´s entire family. I met Marg almost 30 years ago when I was working at the School Board Office and our paths crossed socially at that time. I attended gatherings in her home and she and I immediately hit it off! I got to know her well in 2000 when our paths crossed frequently in our work in Children's Health. We attended conferences together and also presented together over the years. Marg was devoted to social justice in her promotion of change to effect the health and well being of children-especially those with complex medical issues. She truly was an agent of change (before her time in many ways) and not afraid to speak out on behalf of others who were disenfranchised; she was a brave soul. Marg was one of the brightest women I have ever encountered. You could always count on her to "call a spade a spade" and not beat around the bush with verbosity. She was direct and to the point. This made it easy to confide in her and trust that you were gonna get her direct and open feedback. Marg grieved deeply, the loss of her daughter Karin. Again, such a brave soul. I will miss my dear friend so much. Marg, may you rest in peace.
Diane Ball
January 7, 2023
Such a sad shock. You will be missed Margaret. You cared about people and you had a kind heart.
Linda Hamilton
January 7, 2023
So sorry to hear of Margarets passing. Sincerest Condolences to Ron and Family. Such a sweet caring lady, gone far too soon. We loved her doting over us, and the treats she brought out to Sunday morning practises and games, and keeping everybody organised at tournaments, and on road trips! R.I.P. Margaret, you will be sorely missed.
Tania
January 7, 2023
A dear friend, kind and giving. Always thinking of others.
Margaret will be sorely missed.
Gerda
January 7, 2023
My heartfelt condolences to you all. Margaret was "one-of-a-kind" and I remember preceptor nursing students spending a day with her at traveling clinics and being in awe of how she and the physician interacted with families to build trust. She truly practiced "family- centered care" and she will be missed not just as a practitioner and patient advocate, but as a friend.
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