Obituary of Marjorie 'Marge' Eileen Cross

CROSS - Marjorie Eileen Cross, beloved wife of Rev. Arthur (Art) Cross of Yorkton passed away on Friday, March 8th 2019 at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre. She was 81 years of age. Marjorie Eileen (Holman) Cross daughter of John Theodore (Ted) Holman and Jeanie Galt Ferguson (McKenzie) Holman was born on November 27, 1937 on the family farm near Duval, SK which was the beginning of the great depression. Marjorie and her two younger siblings were very much part of a mixed farming operation plus ten year economic venture of her parents into fox fur ranching. Growing up, there was much to learn about work, for Marge being oldest she learned to milk cows and operate farm vehicles. Summer recreation was to accompany her parents fishing, to participate in family picnics, and attend sports days. Winter found her family entertaining all avenues of hunting, winter skiing, sledding and skating. Marge particularly favored ice skating on the slough or a home flooded rink by the well while wearing her father's skates stuffed with extra socks. She vowed to skate until last year and she did. From her mother and from her aunties she mastered hand work such as knitting, crocheting, needlework, garment design and sewing. There were piano and accordion lessons. The Duval United Church with Sunday School, worship, Choir and CGIT played a significant aspect to the maturing years. Following high school, a year at Teacher's College in Moose Jaw and a year at Regina College. A primary school teacher, she now was. Marjorie met her future partner Arthur (Art) Cross as he was a clergy at Duval and later at Ogema where she taught school. They were married July 4, 1959 - and would celebrate their 60th anniversary in 2019. She became a 'minister's wife', and would honour that responsibility, assisting Art in his ministry - she transferred her teacher training to ministry amongst the children in Christian Education and UCW women's work. Always to remain 'a feminist homemaker', as well as a wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. A tireless community builder, Marge always made time to be involved in the local CGIT, square dancing, Shelwin House, Music Festivals, United Church Presbytery, and the UCW Presbyterial. Time was spent in church communities in Ogema, Lucky Lake, Broadway United in Regina, Yorkton, and Yellow Grass. Summers always included travel, camping, taking the Cross family to the USA, Eastern Canada and to the West Coast. Regular fishing trips to Northern Saskatchewan were always a highlight of the year, and in later years, a tour to Great Britain. Many years saw Art & Marge experience a winter retreat to Victoria and to find as many coffee shops as possible! Marjorie became the family GENEALOGIST, and following years of researching, compiled a book for each of the significants. It was her belief followed by a driving compassion that a history was essential to each family and she would see they receive theirs. This colored the Cross woman who chose Lucy Imaginations as her pen name. Marge was also the history person at St. Andrew's United for over 30 years. Art and Marge became parents to Brent (Lisa), Vaughn (Linda), and Daneen (Murray); grandchildren: Cassidy, Colby; Sasha (Steve), Bethany (Christian) and Kendra; great grandchildren: Traeton, Kaydence, Shadyn, Brayson; Jasmine; and Violet. Marjorie was predeceased by her parents, Ted and Jean Holman; brother Donald Holman; and sisters-in-law, Muriel Cross and Florence McDermid; remaining to celebrate her life are her husband Art, her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren; sister June; brothers-in-law Jerry Feltham and Bill Cross; sister-in-law, Shirley Holman; and numerous nieces and nephews. The funeral service was held on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 from St. Andrew's United Church in Yorkton with Rev. Jen Dresser officiating. Hymns sung were 'The Lord's My Shepherd', 'Give To Us Laughter' and 'We Shall Go Out With Hope of Resurrection'. Lisa Butel, accompanyied by Brent Cross, sang Amazing Grace as the processional. Organist was Shani Apland. The choir anthem was 'In the Bulb There Is A Flower'. Tributes to Marge were given by Sasha & Steve Delorme and Brent Cross. A video tribute was also played, narrated by Daneen Wintonyk and Kendra Wintonyk. The interment took place in the Yorkton City Cemetery with Brent Cross as the urnbearer. Condolences can be left at baileysfuneralhome.com Service Details. Service When: Tuesday, March 12th, 2019 1:30pm Location: St. Andrew's United Church Address: 29 Smith St. East YORKTON, SK S3N 0H3 Interment Location: Yorkton City Cemetery Address: King St. East YORKTON, SK