It is with great sadness the family of Marie Bidstrup Green (Bovbjerg), 87, announce her sudden passing on October 31st, 2020, in Victoria, B.C. Marie was born in Drumheller, Alberta and raised on a farm in the nearby Dalum community. She attended high school in Drumheller and graduated from Camrose Lutheran College. While working at a printing company in Calgary, she met her future husband, Morris, who was completing his seminary training at a church where she was organist. They married in her home church in Dalum.
Their family grew with the births of Lois in Saskatoon, David in Winnipeg, Marlys in Regina and the addition of Loren in Winnipeg. After serving in different parishes over the years, the family moved to Salmon Arm, B.C. in 1972. There, Marie taught piano lessons, played organ at Deo Lutheran Church and other churches, worked with special needs children, and supervised school playground breaks. She continued to live in Salmon Arm after Morris’ death in 1992, moving to Victoria in 2014. She was predeceased by her husband, Morris, her parents Soren and Ellen Bovbjerg, and her brother Einer. She is survived by her children Lois, David (Aggie), Marlys (Mike) and Loren, her grandchildren Caitlyn (Shawn), Marissa (Andrew), Shanae, Graham, great grandchild Natalie, sister Helga Madsen and numerous nephews and nieces.
We will all miss her humour, love of life, and ability to find the positive. Marie was the light to so many and the family appreciates all the fond memories expressed to them during this time. A Funeral Services was held on Thursday, November 05, 2020, at The Lutheran Church of the Cross at 10:30 a.m. (PDT). Due to Covid 19 restrictions, the service was private.
To access a recording of the service please visit Lutheranvictoria.ca or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvjhGdguWlo In-lieu-of flowers, donations may be made to Canadian Lutheran World Relief.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
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Douglas Hazuda
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Frida and Ernie Paetsch Marie was a gracious friend , a partner musician in our church and community, a fellow symphony enthusiast in both Salmon Arm and Victoria. Her outgoing and caring personality, as well as her multitude of musical contributions to the community throughout her life will be remembered and appreciated by so many. Our condolences and love to all of her family.
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Janet Peden I was saddened to get the news of Marie’s passing. No more cheery ‘hello’ when she called and always so full of telling me about her activities. Saturday morning drives with Marlys around Victoria and not knowing where she had been, but lunch was always good! Having known her for over 30 years her love of life and her family was inspiring. My sympathy to all and memories of her will always be with you and bring you comfort.
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Jean Jacobsen Sending my sincere condolences on the loss of your mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. I have many fond memories of my time shared with Marie as a member of Deo Lutheran, and the Okanagan Symphony choir. Her love of life and music was an inspiration, and I will cherish those memories.
I worked for Bowers Funeral Home in Salmon Arm, and while I was there (1991 – 2001), Marie played the organ for many funerals. She always knew most of the songs requested, and if she didn’t she would find the music and played so lovely. She has been in my thoughts once in a while over the years. I enjoyed working with her so in saying that I send a warm hug to the family.