April 17th, 2019

The family of Marjorie Fleming are saddened to announce her passing, on April 17th, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Marge was the second oldest of four children, born August 17, 1943, to George and Hazel Hockley.

Her early years were spent on the Black Creek Ranch near Horsefly. Once she began school the family lived in Horsefly during the school year, and at Black Creek during the summer. Marge’s fondest childhood memories were of carefree summers at the ranch. For her senior high school years, she boarded in Williams Lake.

On September 29, 1962, she married Wayne Fleming. Wayne’s career with BC Forest Service, private industry, and as a private contractor took them to Birch Island, Radium, Kelowna, Chase, and Kamloops.

Their only son Lavern, was born in Williams Lake, during a trip “home for Christmas” in December 1963.

Marge loved children and delighted in being a mother, aunt, and great-aunt, and took pride in her home and family. Family celebrations, and travel, were the high points of each year. Through-out her life, she travelled at every opportunity. Marge was a dedicated community volunteer, and a gracious and welcoming hostess who enjoyed staying in touch with friends. She loved to picnic with the Pozzobon family at Chase Creek, or join family gatherings at the Shuswap.

Marge was pre-deceased by her parents George and Hazel Hockley, and her siblings Richard Hockley and Georgina Tucker. She is survived by her husband Wayne Fleming, son and daughter-in-law Lavern and Floriane Fleming, Floriane’s sons and grandchildren, Chris and Lindsay Skiffington, Lyla, Peri, and Nova, Sean Skiffington, and Owen and Emma, her sister and brother-in-law Bev and Alan Forseth, sister-in-law Marjorie Hockley, nieces, nephews, and their families.

Cremation has taken place. Internment will be in the Mountainview Cemetery in Horsefly. A celebration of life is planned at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Marge’s memory can be made to Hospice, the BC Cancer Society, or the charity of your choice.

The family would like to thank the staff at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice for their exceptional care of Marge. She was brave and uncomplaining, and expressed appreciation for the dedicated care of both staff and her family.

Condolences may be expressed at www.myalternatives.ca

• Date : 2019-05-02
• Location : Kamloops, B.C.