Marilyn Louise Cram
March 7, 2021
Messages of Condolence
Marilyn Cram, you beautiful human being, I am so sad that you have left us early. You were always so positive, so respectful, so interested in life and people. I am burning the large candle you gave me 25 years ago. It is filled with pine cones and fir needles and represents the nature lady you were. I kept it for a special time. Now it will glow with memories of you. I will always honour the days of our friendship. God bless you. Faith ~ Faith Ivall
I had the privilege of getting to know Marilyn in a Women's Spirituality Group called Sacred Circle. She was such a bright light in our group! I had never met anyone who had slept on a glacier before! Marilyn was deeply spiritual and lived as she spoke. The world has lost a gentle soul! ~ Judy Lester
A beautiful and complete journey through Marilyn's life. You have done an excellent job and she would have been so proud but still humbled by the immensity of what she had accomplished. She collected friends; and we were honoured to share our adventures with her. My sincere condolences to her three siblings and your extended families. ~ Ellen Woodd
So sad to hear of the passing of an incredibly kind, funny, intelligent lady who taught me much about caring for children with special needs. Marilyn would visit me and my students at schools where I was an education assistant and she would brighten up my day with her smile, her antics and caring ways. She always showed the deepest respect for others and challenged school staff to bring out the best in our students. Marilyn will always hold a special part of my heart. ~ Babs Snelgrove
Dear Heather, Marcia, Don and Karl, What a lovely obituary - your words have captured the essence of Marilyn so well. I have such fond memories of Marilyn, who I first met through the Chilliwack Outdoors Club after moving there from Edinburgh with my husband Trevor in 1983 to work at the Agassiz Research Station. Trevor and I made many wonderful hiking and backpacking trips together with Marilyn. She was a great companion on these trips - with her strength, endurance, outdoor knowledge and spirit of adventure, we were always assured of reaching our destination, returning safely and having a fabulous time along the way. We also enjoyed dinners and potlucks at each other's homes and visiting at the "cabin" in Glacier, as well as many Outdoors Club social occasions. We delighted in the cards that she used to send, usually comprising a photo featuring snow, her tent and her big smile - her cards adorned our fridge, providing daily inspiration for future outings. Marilyn was a great comfort to me following Trevor's untimely death in 1993. I moved to Pullman, Washington in 1996, and she also visited me there. In 2013, I married Tony and moved to Norway. The last time we met was that fall on Saltspring Island, where Nora hosted a big get-together. I certainly did not predict that Marilyn's ski tracks would fade into Alzheimer’s. I greatly appreciate being included in the emails describing Marilyn's latter years. With condolences, and to use Marilyn's favorite closing salutation, love and laughter, Ruth ~ Ruth Newberry
miss you forever ~ Doug
We are so sorry to hear about Maryilyn,you are in our thoughts and prayers. She was such a beautiful soul and had a full live and yes I will never forget that huge smile ~ Rennae woof
I am so sorry for your family's loss. I knew Marilyn for many years as she was therapist to both of my children while they attended school her in Chilliwack. She was always so happy to see them when she came to the school and made therapy fun. Marilyn cared very much for each of her "students" so much so that she attended my son's memorial when he passed away in 2005. I remember how often she talked about her newest adventure that she had just finished or was planning. I have thought of her often over the years. Marilyn was a lovely lady and a bright light to us all. My condolences to all of you. ~ Beth Sorensen
I met Marilyn when we were teenagers. She was a kind & thoughtful person. Sincere condolences to the family on your loss. Ted ~ Ted Wilford
In each others presence I was always Marilyn B. and she was Marilyn C. and it will always remain thus in my mind. I remember Marilyn C. cycling in all weathers to my Vedder Physiotherapy Clinic where she joined our team of enthusiastic Physiotherapists. I listened to her stories of her amazing adventures with awe and admiration. I remember her fun clothing exchanges at her home where I would meet many friends of the Chilliwack Outdoor Club that I had hiked with over the more than 20 years of living in Chilliwack. It is truly wonderful to read that she inspired so many, including myself. Rest in Peace dear Marilyn C. ~ Marilyn Boston
Be at peace now my dear friend. May there be mountains and powder snow, and water and soft breezes to carry you into your future world. ~ Nora Layard
Marilyn was Marianne's therapists in the 1980s and she would come to our home and visit her in September. I told her how the teachers needed support in the schools. so from Oct to May she would go to the school. In June she would visit us again. we would put ditto marks all down the months she would visit the school. That is how we got Marilyn to work in school district 33. WE did what we had to do. She had a wonderful knowledge of children and taught Marianne how to swim. She also volunteered for the Horseback Abilities Riding. What a kind person she was. I admired her athletic abilities. RIP dear Marilyn Cram ~ Marianne and Annette Pope