Marilyn Salmon

MARILYN JACOBS SALMON, loving wife of Doug Salmon, passed away Sunday May 27 after suffering several years with Alzheimer's Disease. Marilyn was born July 1, 1943, the second daughter of Lyman and Ethel Jacobs in Lethbridge, Alberta. She married Douglas F. Salmon on March 6, 1965. Marilyn was predeceased by her parents, one brother - Lyman LeRoy, one granddaughter Dalys, and her father-in-law, Carl Salmon. She is survived by her dear husband Doug, one sister Margaret (Bruce) Shumway, one brother Richard (Diane) Jacobs. Her children include Sheila (Burke) Alston of Springfield, Oregon, Brett (Debby) Salmon of Keizer, Oregon; Bryce (Keri) Salmon of Blackfoot, Idaho; Dirk (Jaime) Salmon of Cheyenne,Wyoming, Diane (Rob) Stephens of Las Vegas, Nevada; Darryl (Stephanie) Salmon of Edmonton, Alberta as well as 11 grandchildren. Marilyn spent all of her childhood years living in Raymond. She was very active in her youth and loved playing sports and going on outings with her family and friends to Waterton. She had a special appreciation for the "out of doors" and her eyes were very attuned to God's creations. She always commented on how beautiful nature was and shared this love often with her family. Marilyn was very compassionate and had a unique ability to connect with every person she met. She applied these wonderful abilities as a nurse and served in that capacity in several places - Rexburg, ID, Provo, UT, Bow Island and in the Raymond Hospital. While working in long term care, she developed a special love for seniors and those struggling at the end of life. She was a great source of comfort for residents and their families and served them with great love. Marilyn was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many capacities. She enjoyed her Church responsibilities and had many opportunities to serve others. During recent times, she has had much of that service returned to her with special acts of kindness while coping with her illness. Marilyn's family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and caregivers at both the Raymond Health Centre and the Magrath Community Health and Assisted Living Centre. Many went the extra-mile making Marilyn comfortable when she needed it most. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, June 1, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. at THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS, Raymond Stake Centre, Raymond, Alberta, with Bishop Carlos Jensen officiating. Interment to follow in Temple Hill Cemetery, Raymond. Friends may meet the family on Thursday evening, May 31, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the church, or prior to the funeral service on Friday from 12:00 noon to 12:45 p.m.

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