Marion Sylvester

To: Mel& Family,
I will always remember her fabulous apple pie. I was so blessed we met
at Springbank church. Both Ulrich & I remember your great sermons you gave& your poems.
The love Marion showed to all.
Such a gifted lady .I know she will be looking down at all of us.
God Bless!

Alleso& Ulrich Banner

We send our most heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. We truly loved and admired Marion.
It is because of your ministry in Brandon that we are in the Alliance today.

We have been away & have just been told by Barb Soltys that Marion passed away. Our deepest sympathy to you Mel & family. Your former neighbors Wilf & Corinne Dreger.

Praying that God will give peace to your family as you grieve yet celebrate the life of a wonderful, godly woman. I'm sure you'll be hearing through many people how Marion affected and influenced lives for God

With our thoughts and prayers for your family.

Dear Mel and Family
We were so shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of your dear wife and mother. We have many fond memories of our time together in Brandon, Manitoba. We have always said that if there ever was an example of true lady, it was your Marion.Now she is gracing Heaven with her presence. We are so sorry we were unable to attend the memorial service, but our love and prayers are with you.
Maurice and Zelma Greiner
Seattle, Washington

Dear Mel, Blaine and Family: Kathy and I broke into tears last night to hear of Marion's passing. We have prayed with you and for you these many months of the illness. We are lifting you up so that some of the weight of this loss will be lighter. Mike and Kathy Phillips

Dr. Sylvester & family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Marion was a beautiful and gracious woman of God and we had such deep respect for her. Our love and prayers are with all of you at this time.

Dear Dr. Sylvester,
Although we didn't know your lovely wife Marion and the special Mom and Grandma she was, we have had the privilege of getting to know your son, Blaine. May we just say that you and your wife raised your son well as we watch him serve the Lord and his family with all his heart. As you remember your dear wife at this time of what should have been a special anniversary celebration, may it comfort you to know that many are praying for you, your children and grandchildren.
With our sympathy,
Harry, Brenda, Trevor & Stephanie Maekelburger

September 17,2008
Dear Mel & Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Marion was a wonderful example of a Sister in Christ. Our memories of her are fond ones. We praise God for having known her.
George & Jeannette Stefan

Condolences to your family from ours. We feel a special connection with you at this time since our own mother (Dorothy Crocker Ruff, wife of Rev. Jess Ruff) passed away just a year ago, also from pancreatic cancer. As descendants of Kindersley, SK families & long time C&MA members, the Sylvester name was a common one in our home. Mrs. Sylvester touched lives in so many circles & will be missed very much. May it comfort you to know that her legacy will live on. We will be remembering you today, as you celebrate the live of your wife and mother, and in the days and months to come.
Jim & Carolyn (Ruff) Wallace and
David & Betty Ruff

Only eternity will tell how much our lives have been so richly touched and blessed by the life of this dear lady. As long as we have been in the Alliance, there have always been Mel and Marion. Much love and prayers

To the Sylvester family;
So sorry to hear of Marion's passing. She was such a wonderful example to many people. May God be your source of comfort and strength in the days ahead as you grieve the loss of your loved one. Don & Joyce Matheson, Invermere, B.C.

May God bring you all great comfort as you go thru this time of great loss. May He give you the strength you need each day. Our loss is heavens gain and we know that we will see her again some day. She was one that truly loved her Lord!

Dr. Sylvester & Family,

Many condolences from the Richards Family. I have many fond memories of "Mama Sylvester" when you would come to visit us in Invermere. As a single man in ministry at the time, "Mama" was always there with a big hug and some words of wisdom. She was a great woman of God. I will always remember her.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Our condolences on your loss. May the comfort of God and his people surround you, and wonderful memories encourage you. To God be the Glory.

Mel and Family..
We,missed our patio deck visits as we tended to our flowers when we moved around the corner, but were able to keep an eye on you as we only moved accross the street.
Marion will me missed by all of us in our little complex,but we were better for knowing her.
Sometimes,we have to say"Goodbye" to friends...so that we can one day say "Hello Again"

I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your dear wife, mother & grandmother. I know how much you will miss her. I have such fond memories of her and your whole family when we visited together when I was little. I have appreciated the occasions I've had to talk to her in recent years as well. She was such a kind, gracious and loving person. Your marriage was an example of what a Christian marriage should be like. My thoughts and prayers are with you all now and in the days ahead. May you experience God's loving arms of comfort.

Dr. Melvin Sylvester & family: Thank God for knowing you in the days you were the C&MA President in Toronto! Your works and Marion's delicious snacks impacted me much in the faith path. May God's comfort be with you all in the grieving time of losing the loved one!
In Him,
Rossana Woo & family