MARY MILLIKEN

1926 - 2014

It is with heavy hearts the family of Mary Jane Milliken (nee Reid), announce her passing in Taber on Monday, December 29, 2014 at the age of 88 years.
The Funeral Service was held at Knox United Church, 4929 - 50 Avenue, Taber, Alberta on Saturday, January 3, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. A commital service followed at the Taber Memorial Garden.
Mary is survived by her loving husband of sixty three years, Bruce Milliken and by her four children Barbara (Tom) Kitagawa of Edmonton and their children Kristen (Ryan Sinclair), Jennifer and Robbie; Scott (Shirley) Milliken of Cranbrook, British Columbia and their children Drew, Dane and Derek; David (Linda) Milliken of Layton, Utah and their children Brett (Callie), Heather (Brock) Robins, Cameron and Ryan; Nancy (Tim) Reamsbottom of Taber and their children Paige (Dave Ofner) and Cole. She is also survived by four great grandchildren Lucas and Vivian Milliken, Ethan and Paxton Robins.
She was predeceased by her parents, brother Jimmy Reid and sister-in-law Olive Reid.
Mary was born in Brandon, Manitoba on May 29, 1926, the second of two children to Mary (nee Hay) and Andrew Reid. She met her future husband Bruce at church and they were married in Brandon on September 1, 1951. In 1953 Mary and Bruce moved to Lethbridge and then in 1957 made their permanent home in Taber. Mary was a full time homemaker as well as being involved in her community and church through UCW, Ladies of Kiwanis and 4-H Sewettes. She had a great love of music and sang in the Knox United Church choir for over fifty years. Mary enjoyed traveling, was an accomplished seamstress, an avid reader and as her family can attest, a wonderful cook. She was supportive of Bruce's ventures, while ensuring the children had a well rounded upbringing in music, youth service groups, sports and faith based activities.
A long life, well lived.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Mary's name may be made directly to the Taber and District Health Foundation, 4326 - 50 Avenue, Taber, Alberta T1G 1N9 or Knox United Church, 4929 - 50 Avenue, Taber, Alberta T1G 1H7 or to a charity of one's own choosing.