MOHR: Tribute for Marie Doreen Mohr, Marie was born Marie Kozack February 12, 1940 in Camrose, Alberta. She was the oldest of four children having a sister Joyce and brothers Myron and Joe. Marie grew up on a farm near Round Hill, Alberta and graduated from high school in Camrose. She had always wanted to further her education, times were tough and she went to work first for Northern Alberta Dairy Pool and then for the Royal Bank. Her life began to change when she went to work for the Royal Bank and transferred to Saskatoon, it was there that she met Ed Mohr. They were married on October 6th, 1962, so they spent 51 years together, with Ed's position with Royal Bank, they moved to Oxbow, Keudorf and Imperial prior to arriving in Wilkie in 1979. Marie and Ed's son, Pat was born in Oxbow in 1963. After settling in the Wilkie Union Hospital and later at the Marion Press at North Battleford. They met many friends through her employment and often spoke fondly of the Oblat priests whom she met while working there. In earlier years, they enjoyed camping and then to bus trips, and later numerous cruises. Both looked forward to these adventures and Marie was always planning the next trip shortly after the last one ended. Family was very important to Marie as you would see by all the photos displayed in their living room. She always had new pictures of her three grandsons to show over the years and was proud of each of the boys. Marie and Ed loved being grandparents. They kept their grandsons for two weeks each year so they could take swimming lessons. During Marie's numerous medical appointments in North Battleford, she made a point of meeting Pat and Brenda for lunch whenever possible. They were always happy to go to the Suttons Beach for a visit or to have the family come for a meal. Marie also looked forward to having family reunions with her siblings and their families and enjoyed the one they had the past summer. Marie's faith was also very important throughout her life. When the Mohrs were living in Imperial Fr. Lester Haufman, who was a Parish Priest convinced Marie to teach Catechism. She enjoyed working with youngsters and sharing her love of god with them. Marie was active in the many ministries here at St. James Parish. In the past she served two terms on Parish Council, was Eucharistic Minister and helped with collection counting. She was most recently a sacristan and took communion to the shut-ins. She often mentioned how she enjoyed these brief visits with the elderly and wish there was more time to spend with each of them. Many of the beautiful banners that we've seen hanging in the church in the past year were meticulously made by Marie with Ed's help. Looking back at Marie's life, she was never one to complain. She took everything in her stride especially the many health issues that she encountered throughout her life. Ed was always at her side and I know that she also felt that God was with her through it all. She made reference to when we spent a very pleasant afternoon at their home just two days before she passed away. When we were talking about some of the health problems she had faced, she simply said that she always reminded herself not to worry as she had put it all in the hands of God. It is not an easy task to sum up the life of such a special person. We all have our own memories and we must remember that Marie is now at peace. Kirby Sarvas, Bob Clothier, Graydon Olsen, Ted Grondin and Shannon Ehry, assisted by Allen Irwin of Grondin Funeral Services Ltd. in Unity, entrusted with arrangements 306-228-4480. Our family serving your family since 1963. Card of Thanks Ed Mohr and the family of Marie Mohr would like to thank everyone for their kind support, prayers, expression of sympathy, cards, donations to prayers and St. Paul`s Hospital Foundation as well as donations of food in memory of Marie. Thank you to Allan and Kirby of Grondin Funeral Services, to Father Al and Father John OMI. Vivian at St. James Church, the ladies that prepared the excellent lunch, to Annette for the beautiful prayer services. Ed Mohr ____________________________________________________
