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Marion Zinken
July 2, 1923 - July 4, 2013
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<div itemprop="description">ZINKEN &ndash; Marion Kathleen <br />1923 - 2013 <br /> <br />Marion Kathleen Zinken passed away peacefully at the Southwood Hospice in Calgary on Friday, July 5th, 2013, three days after her ninetieth birthday. Marion was born in Galt, Ontario on July 2, 1923. At the age of seven, she moved with her family to Kitchener, Ontario. Upon completing high school, she began a career as a photographer&rsquo;s assistant with Charles Belair Studios. Marion married Kenneth Zinken in February of 1946. After the birth of four children, she moved with Ken and her family to Regina in 1956. A fifth child, Thomas was born in 1960. In 1961, her family moved to Saskatoon and then settled in Red Deer in 1964. She remained in Red Deer until 2003, when she moved to Calgary. <br /> <br />Marion was an active member of the I.O.D.E., Kiwanians and the Legion. She was also an active member of the Gaetz United Church and the Sunnybrook United Church. She worked for a brief time at Yvonne&rsquo;s Fashions when her children were grown. <br /> <br />She was known for her kindness and compassion with everyone she met. She loved playing bridge, gardening, golfing, sewing, baking and traveling. <br />She leaves to mourn two daughters; Susan Hunter of Delta, B.C. and Patricia Spruyt (Bob) of Rocky Mountain House, AB, one son, Bob Zinken (Linda) of Innisfail, a daughter-in-law, Bonnie (Don) Zinken of Calgary, six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, whom she loved dearly and who brought a sparkle to her eyes whenever they visited. She also leaves to mourn five nephews and their families. <br /> <br />She was predeceased by her son, Thomas in 1968, her husband, Ken in 1991, and her son, William in 2007. She was also predeceased by her parents and two sisters. <br /> <br />She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and a wonderful friend. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. <br />Thank you to the staff in Calgary at both the Chinook Care Center and Southwood Hospice for the wonderful care and support given to Marion and her family. <br /> <br />A Memorial Service will be held at the Sunnybrook United Church, 12 Stanton Street, Red Deer, on Wednesday, July 17th, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. <br /> <br />If friends desire, memorial tributes may be made to the Southwood Hospice, 211 Heritage Drive SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2H 1M9 or to the Canadian Cancer Society, 200, 325 Manning Road, NE, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 2P5.</div>