It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden death of Marvel Christine (Myre) Ziebert on January 30, 2022, at the age of 90 years in Vulcan, Alberta.
Marvel leaves behind to cherish her memory her loving partner Graham Millington of Vulcan; her eldest son Guyland (Maria) Ziebert of Toronto; her youngest son Darcy Ziebert of Calgary; her four grandchildren; Christina (Trevor); Christopher (Jiyeon); Leonard (Sziliva); Kimberly (Bob); her seven great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
Marvel was predeceased by her husband Leonard John Ziebert (1987); daughter Glenda (John) Labelle; daughter Shawnee (David) Rohtenburger; sister Louise Sutherland; sister Julia Eyre; brother Jack Myre; mother Carol (Duncombe); father George Myre.
Marvel was born on December 14, 1931 in Taber, Alberta. Attended school there until she was unable to finish high school and had to find work to support herself, having lost both her parents at age 14 years. She eventually met Leonard Ziebert of Taber and they were married in 1949 where they farmed. They later moved to Calgary and lived in a number of provinces over the years returning to Alberta in 1973 from Ontario. They had four children. Marvel at heart was a country girl who loved to knit, crochet, sew, play cards, dance, garden, snowmobile, camp, curl, play cribbage tournaments, follow current events, read history, watch the Blue Jays and visit with her friends and family.
Marvel met Graham after her husband’s passing. They enjoyed their many activities and travels together for almost 20 years. Marvel overcame many challenges in her life too numerous to mention. She excelled at everything she put her mind and prodigious energy to, was respected by all and loved by many. She finished her career as supervisor of the records department at the Foothills Medical Center in Calgary. She had an abiding faith and was a generous Christian to all. Her family will never fully get over her loss, but it is a testament to her that her influence will always be a big part of who we are today. She remains a benevolent presence in all our lives. She was a selfless pillar and loving, caring guardian to all her family and cherished friends.
To honour Marvel’s wishes, a private celebration of life at the Taber cemetery will be held at a later date.
Donations can be made to the Vulcan Community Health and Wellness Foundation at PO Box 28, Vulcan, AB T0L 2B0 or at www.vchwfoundation.com. Please consider giving generously in her memory.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences through www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.
We are so sorry to learn of the loss of Marvel, she was always so sweet and caring. We did enjoy the times we spent with her. With our Deepest Sympathy to Graham and Marvel’s Family. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you doing this difficult time. We will miss our visits with her and Graham and think of the crib games we played with them . Sincerely Dick and Brenda J. Schuler
What a beautiful tribute to a beautiful lady . My auntie Marvel
Her and Graham visited us a few times at our acreage and we are so blessed to have had that time with her..
Being the daughter of her brother Jack and losing him in 1948. .. we may not have all stayed as close but I have been blessed to be in close contact with Bunny (Carol) and auntie Marvel always smiled when I talked of that.
She was amazing
Love
Jacquie and (Ron)
So very sorry for your loss Graham and Marvel’s family. What a lovely tribute you have written to honor her memory. She was a lovely lady and will be missed by all who knew her. Our heartfelt condolences to all of you.
Ross and Shirley Zuehlke