October 30, 1926 - February 5, 2019
With family by her side since a stroke on Jan 31st, we said goodbye at Pleasant Valley Manor in Armstrong on the morning of Feb 5th.
Marg will be dearly missed by sons AI (Anne) of Salmon Arm, Don (Mary) of Duncan, daughters Jan (Blair) of Vernon and Laurie (Don) of Vernon. 10 grandchildren Braden, Montana (Alek), Taylor (Joe), Tracey (Darwin), Matthew (Katie), Andy , Will, Leah (Ryan), Jody, Lewis (Robyn) and one great-granddaughter Taya.
Born a twin in Grand Prairie to Emily and Philip Tompkins, Marg was the youngest and last of this Peace River/Fort St John pioneer family. She previously said goodbye to 6 brothers , Eric, Brian ,Donald, Jim, Arthur and twin Bill and 1 dear sister Alice as well as her loyal friend since grade five Signe Crawford.
Married for 52 years to F/Lt. Gordie Bohen, she lived in many houses in many provinces and finally settled in Prince George in 1966. Marg was old school and worked full time while still piloting the household ship. Her final move was to Vernon in 1998 to be closer to family.
After Gordie passed in 2001 , Marg reconnected with RCAF friend Murray Koroluk and enjoyed weekly lunches and outings till saying goodbye to him in 2014.
Small in size but mighty, she loved her daily walks especially with her dogs Nipper then later Spotty,berry picking, playing crib & cards, family dinners, her flower garden, reading National Geographic, and traveling, especially tours of Russia, China, Europe, and Hawaii.
In respecting her wishes, she was cremated, and her ashes will be placed with husband Gordie in the Fort St John cemetery during the summer. A celebration of life is planned in Vernon in May.
Many thanks to Dr. Stephen Friesen, staff at Chartwell Carrington Place, Enzo and Marina Derrico of Lumby and the caring staff at Pleasant Valley Manor.
Cremation Arrangements have been made with Pleasant Valley Funeral Home, 4303 Pleasant Valley Rd, Vernon, BC 250-542-4333.