October 31, 1940 – December 31st, 2022

Marilyn Glennis Ann Thomson passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2022 at the age of 82. Marilyn was born in Brandon, Manitoba on October 31, 1940 to Reginald and Ella Pearen. She completed their little family, joining her big sister Darlene. Reg owned a road construction company, and that’s how Marilyn met the man who would become her lifelong love, Murray Thomson. She followed him from Manitoba in her beloved VW Bug to the furthest reaches of Pouce Coupe, B.C. in the fall of 1958 and on May 23, 1959, she and Murray were married. They lived there until moving to Dawson Creek in 1961, just after their son Kelly was born. When he came along, Marilyn left her job at the bank and devoted the next decades to being the best mother and wife she could. Marilyn and Murray moved to Kamloops in June of 1968, and by the end of that year their daughter Kari-Lynn had completed their family. The couple would stay in Kamloops and raise their family, love their neighbors, be devoted to God and be a loving and positive influence on many. Marilyn filled the role of a homemaker brilliantly, and when Murray went into business for himself with Smitty’s Trailer Hauling, she also took on the responsibility of managing that business just as successfully.

Marilyn loved Jesus, Murray, her children, and pretty much everyone else she met. She was unfailingly hospitable, always having a cake or other treats ready to go in the freezer just in case someone dropped in. Marilyn loved nothing more than to have people over for coffee, friends gathering in her home for conversation, laughter, and inevitably, prayer. When Marilyn prayed for you, you just knew God heard her and would answer her. She loved flowers, and believed God often comforted her through a strategically placed bloom. Marilyn had an epic sweet tooth and would never turn down an opportunity for tea and cookies. She had a hard time sitting still, and often would multitask her way through a movie or TV show with some knitting or other craft in her lap. Marilyn adored her grandchildren and prayed for them fervently. Her family is ever grateful for her love and influence in their lives.

The family would like to give sincere thanks to Dr. Wynne and the staff at Gemstone Care Centre for their loving care of mom.

Marilyn is predeceased by her parents, Reg and Ella, and her sister Darlene. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Murray; her son Kelly Thomson and his wife, Brenda; her daughter Kari-Lynn Kauffman and her husband, Karl; her grandchildren Jared Thomson and his wife, Angelina; Tennille Phipps and her husband, Aaron; Ethan Kauffman; and Parker Kauffman.

Services will be held at the Alliance Church in Kamloops on January 12th, 2023 at 1:00pm. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider a donation to the Alzheimer’s Foundation or The Mustard Seed.

Expressions of condolence may be delivered to Alternatives Funeral & Cremation.

• Date : 2022-12-31
• Location : Kamloops