April 18, 1917 – June 18, 2017

On Sunday, June 18, 2017 Mrs. Muriel King passed away peacefully at the age of 100 years at the Pine Grove Lodge, her home for the past few years. Muriel was predeceased by her husband Syd in 1984 and her brothers and sisters, Roy, Mable, Alba, Wes and Frank. Lovingly remembered by her family: daughters Darlene (George) Dance and Donalda Budai both of Kamloops, her sons Wayne (Bev) King of Prince George and Ken (Linda) King of Kamloops; eleven grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren, and also left to cherish her memory, her sister Beryl (Ken) Campbell of Calgary.
Muriel was born on April 18, 1917 in Armley, Saskatchewan. She met her soon to be husband, fiddle player Sydney King in Ridgedale, SK at a country dance. They were married on December 17, 1941 in Ridgedale, where they farmed together for a few years. Syd was a finishing carpenter and this took them to various job sites around the province. They moved to Summerland, Deep Creek and then finally Kamloops which has been home for the past 64 years. 
Muriel offered room and board to many RCMP members that were establishing themselves here in Kamloops, before the barracks were built. She had an excellent reputation for good food and hospitality. 
She also worked in housekeeping at Pine Grove Lodge when it was first opened. She enjoyed sewing, painting, colouring, reading and was an avid walker and spent some time as a volunteer with the Salvation Army. 
Her family wants to express a special thank you to all the nurses, care workers and staff at Pine Grove Lodge for the loving care and support of our Mother, she so loved her home there.
Mom was extremely family orientated and her grandchildren were everything to her and she cherished the times they spent together.
Friends are invited to join the family to remember this special lady on Saturday, July 8, 2017 from 2 to 4 pm at Ken & Linda’s home, 6273 Dallas Drive.
Should friends desire, donations in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society.
Condolences may be expressed at www.firstmemorialkamloops.com

• Date : 2017-06-18
• Location : Kamloops, B.C.