Marlene Betty GEVING

BUSNIUK, Marlene 2009-08-05 Marlene Betty Busniuk, nee Geving age 71 years, resident of Thunder Bay, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph‘s Hospice on August 1st, 2009. Born on March 19th 1938 in Fort William she was raised and educated in Fort William and attended Confederation College in 1977 in the Business Administration Program. Approaching 50 Years of marriage on December 5th to Paul Busniuk. She was employed as a Civic Clerk with the City of Thunder Bay and retired July 2000 after 24 years service. Marlene was the past CLE President until May 17, 1993. In 1995, she was active with the Nordic World Championship and received a Volunteer award. Marlene was active with Multiple World Curling Events Skins Tournaments and a volunteer with the Boys and Girls Club, 1965 to 1967. She was also the senior amateur coach for the Fort William Figure Skating Association, active with the Thunder Bay Air shows and the Race Association. In 2005 she received the Volunteer Service award. Marlene is survived by Husband Paul, Mother of Michelle Nataros of San Miguel, Mexico, Troy and Melanie of Vancouver, BC, Kelly and Eric Kivisto, Grandchildren, Kayson Scavarelli and Korby Scavarelli. Also, survived by a large extended family (you know who you are :) and by many nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service for family and friends will be held at the Slovak Legion Branch 129 on Thursday August 6th at 1 pm. If friends so desire, in lieu of flowers donations to the Northern Cancer Research Foundation or the St Joseph‘s Hospice would be greatly appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be made through www.nwfainc.com