Biggs, Georgina "Oralyn"

We deeply regret to announce the passing of Georgina Oralyn Biggs on Oct 15, 2022, in Carman, MB at the Memorial Hospital while in Palliative Care.

Oralyn had a short but valiant battle against cancer but with great sadness she died peacefully in the arms of her daughter Jill and son Caleb.

Her survivors were her beloved children Jill (Rob) Kenyon, and Caleb MacLowich(Stephanie Seidler). She also leaves to mourn her grandchildren Emily and Pierce Froese. Oralyn is survived by her brother Gregg (Shelley) Biggs, her sisters Paula (Bill) Learmond, Marlene (Blayne) Lisk and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins and Aunts.

Oralyn as a child lived in Eston, Sask where she loved to sing, skate, swim, sew and play cards with her many friends and family. Oralyn’s family moved to Moose Jaw in 1968 where she attended Palliser Heights School for three years where her quiet, but fun-loving personality made her well-liked by classmates and teachers. Oralyn graduated from Central Collegiate and went on to receive her Standard A teaching certificate from the University of Saskatchewan. In 1979 Oralyn married Jim MacLowich and later divorced when her kids were very young.

Oralyn’s two children were her great loves, and her two grandchildren were the center of her universe. Oralyn did her best as a single parent raising her two children and giving them everything they needed and more. She worked very hard to ensure they had a high quality of life. Oralyn had a special bond with her siblings and family spending many Christmases and holidays together for over 40 years.

Oralyn was highly regarded in her position as an Early Learning and Child Care Consultant for the Saskatchewan Government. She loved the knowledge that she gleaned over 25 years of Early Learning Education and especially the importance of brain development in children of all ages. Oralyn began her career in this position in August of 1989. She was a consultant for the Southwest territory of Sask and later moved to Yorkton where she then took over the Southeast territory of Sask. Oralyn travelled more than 460,000kms in her 25 years which is equivalent to driving coast to coast across Canada 56 times! She opened many centers and supervised others to provide children safe environments in day care facilities in rural and city communities alike!

Oralyn was involved in many choirs as she felt she was transported to another world when she sang or heard music she preferred. She also loved playing cards, which is a true Biggs trait.

Oralyn retired at 60 years of age where she then sold her house in Yorkton and most of her belongings! Her sister Paula and brother-in-law Bill Learmond welcomed her into their home in Carman, Manitoba which Oralyn then called home for the remainder of her life. Oralyn joined the Community Choir, played crib with the seniors and was in the Bell Choir. This is where she met many very nice people.

Oralyn was a sister, mother, grandmother, Aunt and sister-in-law whom we loved and will miss her greatly, especially her laughter! We love and miss you momma!

A special thank you goes out to the nurses, caregivers, drivers, and Dr. Atchison of the Memorial Hospital in Carman, MB. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Carman Hospital Auxiliary Board, Box 142 Carman, MB, R0G 0J0.