Marilyn Ruth Creasser

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Marilyn Ruth Creasser on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at the age of 83, after a very honourable and hard-fought battle with cancer. Marilyn went to her eternal rest surrounded by her family, her final days overflowing with love and support from those she cherished.

Marilyn was born in Trail, British Columbia in 1940, and moved to Calgary in the late fifties. It was there she found the love of her life, her husband Jim. They were married in 1960 and have enjoyed 64 years of wedded bliss and adventure together. They set down strong roots in Balzac where they raised their children and have lived for the last 50 plus years. During those years they welcomed numerous exchange students from around the world that all called her Mom, their home always a haven for many. Marilyn created a home where all were welcome, and all were greeted with an abundance of food and good conversation. No one left her house hungry and without a smile and an open invitation to return. She loved entertaining her large family and many friends in their Balzac home, and enjoyed many visits from relatives all over the world. She loved to visit her father's home country of Norway, and held dear her family there. Marilyn boasted a thriving social life, and was often not without a friend to visit or an event to attend.

She will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Jim Creasser; children, Bart (Maxine) Creasser, Terri (Rory) Winslow, Jacquelyn (Lawrence) Carson; grandchildren, Cody Creasser, Cheyanne Spence, Kelsey Winslow (Carlos Turizo), Nathan (Breanna) Winslow, Felicia Marx, and Jayelle Carson; as well as her great grandchildren, Isabelle, Steven, Charlotte, Kingston, Sølvi, Thiago, and Lochlan. Marilyn was very proud and excited to have two more great-granddaughters arriving early 2025.

Marilyn is also survived by her sister-in-law, Katherine Williams, and brother-in-law, Jim Schwindt; her beloved nieces, Nancy (Jeff) Suderman, and Janelle (Scott) Wright; as well as her great nephews and great niece, Nicole, Matthew, Nicholas, and Christopher.

She was predeceased by her parents, Carl and Deborah Omdal; sister, Helen Schwindt; her daughter, Jodi Creasser and brother-in-law, Keith Williams.

We invite all who knew her, to join us at a Celebration of Life for Marilyn, to be held at the Balzac Community Hall on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 11:00 am.