June 10, 1938 – January 27, 2021

In our hearts, your memory lingers, Sweetly tender, fond and true. There is not a day, dear Mother, That we will not think of you.

The depths of sorrow we cannot tell, Of the loss of one we loved so well. And while you sleep a peaceful sleep, Your memory we shall always keep.

Loving Mother to: Albert Yake of Goodlow BC, Evelyn Eggers (Rhynn) of Taylor BC William Campbell (Jodi) of Falkland BC and Beatrice Galliazzo (Mike) of Lillooet BC.

Grandmother to: Ab, Ivy, Amber, Logan, Marla, Dustin, Terry, Devon, Pierce, Abbi, Greg, Blaine and William.

Great Grandmother to: Max, Jett, Jace, Cooper, Karlee, Olivia, Sawyer, Lynden, Nora, Landon, Emma, Brenden, Aria and Owen.

Mary was predeceased by 1st husband, Albert Yake (Ab) and by 2nd husband John D.L. Campbell, her eldest daughter Gloria Baker (Yake) of Burstall SK and grandsons Wally Jr. Baker and Dieter Eggers.

Mary was the fourth child born to Wordon and Marion Nicholson (Fellers) in Fellers Heights BC, along with sisters Gertie Myatt (deceased), Ada Rawlins (deceased), Beatrice Neil, brothers Albert Nicholson (deceased) and Jerry Nicholson.

Mary lived her life in the Peace Country and always felt it was the most beautiful place on earth. She spent many years painting scenery pictures of its landscapes and northern lights, following the directives of her favorite painter, Bob Ross as well as her friend Connie Short – many of her grandchildren can still recite Bob Ross quotes. Along with painting, she loved to sew, quilt, crochet, knit and garden and help Johnny mill wood with his portable saw mill. Even after she and Johnny sold their cattle and farm she still had several acres of garden she grew and processed.

In the early 90’s, she proudly put herself through culinary school in Dawson Creek and you could see the love of her family and friends as she enjoyed cooking and baking for the army of people that always stopped by. Mary took up golfing and although she said she would never get good at it, she would go and spend time golfing with her lifelong friend Christine Campbell and go enjoy a good round of golf with her kids.

Lives were enriched by all that knew Mary. There were no boundaries to her love and she would move heaven and earth for you without complaint. There is so much one can say for a life well-lived, but for now, may you sleep peacefully – you deserve a rest! You will be loved and missed forever.

You may offer condolences by visiting Schoening Funeral Service.

• Date : 2021-01-27
• Location : Kamloops