| 1. | Marjorie Emma Sperry was born on 18 Mar 1914 in Bushnell, McDonough County, Illinois, United States (daughter of Clarence Robert "Clare" Sperry and Myrtle V. McElvain); died on 5 Apr 1991 in Yorkton, Assiniboia, Yorkton Census District, Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried in Yorkton City Cemetery, Yorkton, Yorkton Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada. Other Events and Attributes:
- FindaGrave Memorial ID: 102129664
- Name: Mae Josie Sperry
- _UID: 3691B83F265042E497094A0AE0FC153877AD
- Census-Household Member: 1920, Bushnell, McDonough County, Illinois, United States; USA
- Residence-Occupant: 1920, Bushnell, McDonough County, Illinois, United States; 111 E Longman St
- Census-Household Member: 1921, Kindersley, Saskatchewan, Canada; Canada
- Residence-Occupant: 1921, Kindersley, Saskatchewan, Canada; 32-33-20-3
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Died:
GIBSON Marjone Emma (Marge) Gibson of the Yorkton arid District Nursing Home in Yorkton, Saskatchewan;
Beloved wife of William Gibson passed away on Friday, April 5th 1991 at the Nursing Home.
She was 77 years of age. Marge was born on March 18th, 1914 in Bushnell, Illinois, U.S.A.;the daughter of Clare and Myrtle (nee McElvian) Sperry. As a young girl, she moved to Canada with her parents settling in Saskatchewan in the Druid district where they farmed in the summer. Every winter, they moved back to Illinois where she attended school. On July 8th, 1936, at Druid, Saskatchewan, Marge was united in marriage to William Gibson and, for five years, the couple resided at Wallasville, Saskatchewan. In 1941, the couple moved to Yorkton and in 1985, due to a failing health, she entered the Yorkton and District Nursing Home where she resided until her passing.
Mrs. Gibson worked as a bookkeeper for several businesses in Yorkton and was active in the community; served as secretary for the school board and was a member of the U.C.T. Ladies Auxilliary. Marge was very talented in her abilities, she enjoyed sewing for herself and her family. She always appreciated a good game of cards with friends.
Mrs. Gibson was predeceased by her parents; two daughters, Janet in 1949 and Donna in 1989; and one grandson, Dean in 1987. She leaves to mourn her passing, her loving husband William; her daughter, Carol Jean and her husband, Ed Hundert of Vancouver, B.C. ; one brother, Bob Sperry and his wife, Patti of Seattle, Washington, U.S.A.; two sisters, Dorothy Newton of Saskatoon and Virginia Staggs of Avon, Illinois, U.S.A.; and a granddaughter, Shawn of Vancouver, B.C..
Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, April 9th, 1991 at St. Andrew's United Church in Yorkton, Saskatchewan with Rev. Everett Hollis officiating. The organist, Shani Apland, led the congregation in the singing of the hymns, Rock of Ages and Abide With Me. Interment followed in the Yorkton City Cemetery with Peter Carey, Brian Tourney, Barry Headley, Bob Ribchester, Arliss Dellow, and George Byblow as pallbearers. Arrangements entrusted to CHRISTIE-HILL FUNERAL CHAPEL.
Star-Phoenix
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
11 Apr 1991, Thu ? Page 21
Family/Spouse: Sperry. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Marjorie married William Maxwell "Bill" Gibson on 8 Jul 1936 in Saltcoats (Stirling), RM of Saltcoats, Saskatchewan, Canada. William (son of John Maxwell "Max" Gibson and Jean Helen Armstrong "Jeanie" Scott) was born on 10 Oct 1910 in Saskatchewan, Canada; died on 26 Jun 1998 in Yorkton, Assiniboia, Yorkton Census District, Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried in Yorkton City Cemetery, Yorkton, Yorkton Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Married:
GIBSON SPERRY SALTCOATS, July 17.
A pretty summer wedding took place at the Druid United church at 12 o'clock noon. Wednesday, July 8, when Miss Marjorie Sperry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Sperry, of Druid, was married to William Gibson, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Gibson, Saltcoats. Rev. Mr. Saunders, Dodsland, officiated.
The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, entered the church to the strains of the wedding march played by her sister, Mias Virginia Sperry. She was lovely in a white net bridal gown with tiers of ruffles and at the waist a velvet sash and dainty corsage. Her veil was held in place by a wreath of orange blossoms, and she carried' a bouquet of Sweetheart roses and fern. She was attended by her sister, Miss Dorothy Sperry, who chose a gown of white flowered chiffon with white silk turban and a mist veil. She carried a bouquet of pink and white carnations.
Clint Newton attended the groom. Mrs. A. E. Bevan sang. "O Perfect Love." The ushers were Ed Newton and Ed Hamilton.
A reception was held at the home of the bride's parents where 34 guests were received by the bridal party. Mr. Saunders proposed a toast to the bride. The newly married couple left on a motor trip to Saskatoon, Waskeaiu and Saltcoats. For travelling the bride chose a navy and plaid tailored suit. Mr. and Mrs. Gibson will be at home at Druid, Sask., after August 1.
The Leader-Post
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
17 Jul 1936, Fri ? Page 7
Children:
- Janet Gibson was born on 16 Aug 1937 in Saskatchewan, Canada; died on 21 Jun 1948 in Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried in Yorkton City Cemetery, Yorkton, Yorkton Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada.
- Donna Lee Gibson was born on 17 Jul 1946 in Saskatchewan, Canada; died on 14 Dec 1989 in Vancouver, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada.
- Carol Jean Gibson, of Vancouver BC was born in Dodsland, R.M. of Winslow No. 319, Saskatchewan, Canada.
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1914 - 1991 (77 years)
