A Service for Marlene will be on 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 21, 2021 at the Dorintosh Hall.

Marlene was born October 21, 1939 in Meadow Lake, Sask. to Erdman and Edna Toews in Meadow Lake, Sask. She was the second child of three. She passed away at Meadow Lake Hospital on May 1, 2020.

Marlene was predeceased by her parents Erdman and Edna Toews, Nephew: Warren Toews; Step-Son: Vern Woodward and Brother in Law: Dennis Jansen.

Marlene was survived by her loving husband of 50 years Desmond Woodward, Son: Marlon Rodney Toews; Older Sister: Marie Jansen – BC; Younger Brother: Robert (Barbara) Toews – Lloydminister AB; Nephews: Brady (Jessica) Toews,  Jarrod (Robyn) Toews – Lloydminister AB; Nieces Shelly (Chris) Toews – BC and Beverly Canaday – BC; Step Children: Lloyd (Myrna) LaRocque, Gerald (Jessie) Woodward, Debra (Lloyd) McAmmond, and numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Marlene had a long life of work, some of it being heavy work. After Marlon was born Marlene moved away from home and did some babysitting for a while, then she went to work at Ducluzeau’s Store where she met and worked with Desmond. After Desmond moved to Saskatoon, Marlene went to work for Fred Bandurka at the Shell Bulk Station. She later moved to Saskatoon to join Desmond and be a dispatcher for Lay’s Rays and Bigger transports.

On October 4, 1069 Marlene and Desmond were married. They moved back to Meadow Lake in the spring of 1970 and purchased a partnership onto her dad’s business called Meadow Lake Cartage & Farm Supply. Later purchasing her dad’s shares and changing the name to Mar-Des Sports & Farm Centre. After fifteen years the business was closed and Marlene went to work at Meadow Lake Bakery, then Quality Jewellers and New Venture Restaurant.

Her son Marlon had purchased an outfitting territory and needed someone to cook for his American hunters, so guess who “Mom”. That was 4-6 weeks in the fall and 2-3 weeks in the spring. She did this for eight years until her health no longer allowed her to work.

On the lighter side- Marlene had a good life in sports such as figure skating, curling and she even played hockey with Omega Ladies Hockey team until her health didn’t allow her to continue in the sports. With her family cabin at Jeanette Lake she enjoyed many water sports such as tubing, water skiing and swimming all which she did very well. She also mastered riding the circle board as well as fishing which was a relaxer for her. Her hook would lay on the bottom of the lake while she ate sunflower seeds and she usually caught the most fish.

Marlene will be sadly missed by her family and many friends.

Condolences To The Family Can Be Sent To www.jethomasfuneralhome.com

J.E.Thomas Funeral Home and Crematorium Ltd. of Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan have been entrusted with the arrangements (306) 236-5501

• Date : 2020-05-01
• Location : Meadow Lake, Sask.