MILLER, Margaret (nee Thompson) 1921 2008 Margaret passed away on January 5th, 2008 at Victoria General Hospital with her loving husband, Stephen, by her side. She is survived by her husband, Stephen; her daughter, Jennifer (Steven); and her grandchildren Derek, Chelsea, and Brenden. Margaret also leaves behind her "favourite " sister Edith Miller of Dawson Creek, BC; her younger brother Edward (Mary Ann) of Qualicum Beach, her special life long friend, Mien of Duncan, BC and many other extended family members residing in BC, the U.S. and Ireland. She was predeceased by her parents, William Henry and Mary Lamont Thompson; and her brothers William Henry (2003) and John (2004). As the first born child of her pioneering parents, Margaret was raised on the family farm in Steveston, BC along with her four siblings. She received her schooling in Richmond, and in her early years she worked on the canning line at the Steveston Fish Processing Plant. After traveling abroad and spending time in Ireland, Margaret earned her L.P.N. Certificate in 1955. Following her graduation, she worked in numerous hospitals in BC and Alberta. For a time she also engaged in private nursing practice, and had the privilege to have been the nurse to the grandchildren of two national lumber magnates/ philanthropists, namely H.R. McMillan and WaIter Koerner. Margaret was a kind, gentle, and compassionate lady with a great love for all human kind. She had a particular love of animals and spent many happy years caring for her lambs, donkeys, goats, and chickens at the farms on Salt Spring Island and in Duncan, BC. More recently, Margaret and her husband Stephen enjoyed living in Fraser Lake, BC where they met many new friends, spent time at their lakeside cabin, and also with their daughter Jennifer and her family in Vanderhoof, BC. In 2003, they returned to Crofton, BC and once again, enjoyed a quiet but happy life together in their new home. The family wishes to thank all of the caring medical professionals who contributed their expertise and time during our time of need. Special thanks to all of our family and friends who offered support during this difficult time, especially Jennifer's family in Vanderhoof and John and Maryann Little of Sidney, BC. At Margaret's wish, we will have a simple cremation and spreading of the remains at a special place for Margaret in the spring. Anyone so moved may make a donation to a charity of choice in Margaret's name. "Thank you Margaret, from the bottom of my heart, for sharing the past 50 exciting and wonderful years. The time has been too short. Love Stephen. " 436391