Margaret Doreen (Nicholson) Oliphant

In Loving Memory of

Margaret D. Oliphant

1924 – 2014

Our beloved mother, Margaret Doreen Oliphant passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2014 at the Roblin District Centre at the age of 90 years.

Margaret was pre-deceased by her parents, Lorne and Edith Nicholson, her husband Harry, her son Bob, infant Davis grandson,  her brother Ray Nicholson, and brother-in-law, Vern Winfield. She is survived by her children: Donna (Bob) Bulow of Winnipeg, Manitoba; Gail (Ab) Davis of Roblin; her grandchildren, Heather Davis (Randy Marcino) of Erickson, Manitoba; Kaleigh Davis (Amanda) of Roblin; Erica Bulow, Jeffrey Bulow of Winnipeg; her great grandchildren, Chloe Davis, Claire Davis, and Morgan Dobroski (Marcino); her sister, Lorna Winfield of Roblin,  her sister-in-law, Bea Nicholson of Saskatoon; and many nieces and nephews.

Margaret Doreen Nickolson was born on February 15, 1924 in Dauphin, Manitoba and was raised on a farm southwest of Dauphin.  After high school, Marg worked at the Dauphin Post Office. In 1946, she married Harry Oliphant and enjoyed forty-four plus years together raising their three children, Bob, Donna and Gail. In 1954, they moved their family from Dauphin to Roblin to take over the ownership and operation of the Roblin Review, the local weekly newspaper.  Marg and Harry worked side by side for thirty-three years in the newspaper business; Dad as publisher and Mom as editor.

Marg loved life and approached it with a positive attitude, courageous spirit and a witty sense of humour. The simple things in life and the beauty of nature brought her great joy.

In her younger years, she enjoyed golfing, curling, fishing and camping. Mom was an avid gardener, quilter, knitter and baker. Many of us enjoyed her handiwork, which she freely shared.

Marg was involved in the church throughout her lifetime, taking leadership roles in Sunday School, Youth Groups, UCW, United Church Quilters, the United Church Lunch Committee as well as singing in the choir.

Mom enjoyed the times when the family got together to celebrate special occasions and there was an opportunity for a rousing game of cards. She particularly loved the antics of her great grandchildren. We loved her dearly and will miss her forever.

Thanks to the Nurses and Dr.’s Tawfik and Ratwatte at the Roblin District Health Centre for compassionately caring for Mom.

A Celebration of Marg’s Life was held at the Roblin Knox United Church on Saturday, March 15, 2014 at two o’clock with Reverend Mark Hammond officiating. The Organist, Betty Wenner led the Choir and Congregation in singing the hymns; “This Is God’s Wondrous World”, “Give Us To Laughter”, and “May the God Of Hope Go With Us”.  Special music, “In the Bulb There is a Flower” was sung by Betty and Bob Dayson. Son-in-law, Bob Bulow delivered the Eulogy. Grand-daughter, Erica Bulow read a Scripture Reading. The United Church Quilters and the Roblin Rubies served as Mom’s Honour Guard. 

Following the Service, the United Church Lunch Committee hosted a reception in the church hall.

Kaleigh Davis and Jeff Bulow were Urn Bearers at the Interment at the Roblin District Cemetery, which took place prior to the Celebration of Life Service.

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