Birth date: Sep 4, 1969 Death date: Nov 24, 2018
Marjorie Lea DeShaw It is with great sadness that the family of Marjorie Lea DeShaw (Gettmann) announces her passing on November 24, 2018, at the age of 49. Marjorie was born on September 4, 1969, in Tacoma, Washington to Lee and Read Obituary
She was my 4th and 5th grade teacher at Camas Prarie Elementary and just did so much for me as a person it's hard to put into words. She was so incredibly kind and caring to every single one of her students that I feel she made us all better people. Even at 21 years old now she's one of the only teachers I still vividly remember. Its saddens me deeply to learn of her passing, my condolences to all of her family, she spoke so highly of her son's even back then.
I was there in her last year of teaching. I remember she would let us sit in the classroom every lunch while she read us her favorite book, Wonder. She was one of the best teachers I've ever had. She came to the talent show despite her illness, and she even attended our fifth grade graduation. She had touched every single one of our hearts. She made it a point to paint every student in that class a personal rock, as it was her new passion. She had a counter on the board for when the Wonder live adaptation would come out. the date got pushed into summer and she kept that promise. She sent me an email to let me know that she was inviting the class to see the movie. I declined, too scared to ask my parents. I don't think there was anything else i regret more. She lives on as one of the best teachers I have ever met. She was a friend, and she will always be in my heart.
Dear Marg, I can't believe your gone. To me it is not real. I wasn't there when u were ill. I didn't know what was happening because I had not been on face book in over 4 yrs..Then I get a call that u had passed. It couldn't be true. I still don't feel that it is true. My heart is broken. You & I had been best friends since we were 5 yrs old. We had the best childhood,growing up on the street. I remember when U called me to tell me that "lil' Kenny" had passed. One of the worst calls I have ever received,until I got the phone call from 1 of my friends saying that you had passed. Worst phone call since u had called me about Kenny. I was able to see Lil'Kenny @ the funeral home,so it made sadly real to me. I wasn't able to go see u. I wasn't able to visit u in the hospital,like my mom & I did when we went to see your mom.I had no idea that u were so ill,or I would have been there. I had always felt for the past decade that u did not like me. I still don't know why? I remember when we were lil',we would make "perfume" out of the flowers, we would fry eggs on the cement on hot days, have a sleepover in your mom's old work van, I remember the time we found white paint in my parents garage & we painted my parent's grass! We got in so much trouble, I remember we were both crying cuz we thought we would never see each other again.All the fun times in "The field", sneaking into the fort that all the boy's in the neighbor hood had built. Fun times when u would go camping with my family. I think we grew up @ " Spanaway speedway" & the bowling alley,where every Wed.,our mom's were on the same league for yrs.! I have so many wonderful memories of us. I have been looking @ pics of us growing up. This just doesn't seem real @ all.(In my heart & mind u r fine,u didn't get sick.) I just don't believe it. I don't know if I ever will.
I know in Heaven u r w/ your mom,lil' Kane,your dog "Zach" & U finally got 2 meet your brother "lee". I am so sorry I was not there 4 u. Please,please 4-give me. As I'm writing this,it still doesn't seem real,@ all. U will always will be my very 1st BF. I love you Marg,I will c u soon. You r always in my heart & prayer's. Love, Big Stac xoxo
I decided to sponsor and dedicate a song in memory of Marjorie to the band I play in. It felt riht that we will be pkaying it during the same time as her memorial. The piece is beautiful. You and your family are in my thoughts. With love. Steph
I am sure many of us are struggling with words to capture Marjorie, because she was everything... I dont mean perfect because she would scoff loudly at that but she was just so down to earth, so real that you could truly speak to her however you needed, from your mind and/or your heart. She was hilarious, so brilliantly witty and knew right when to say it too. I loved that she spoke bravely and you could trust what she said. She meant it. She just gave it to you straight and I loved that. She was a great writer and conversationalist and I will deeply miss her thoughts and her laugh. She was a goof and deep thinker both - with a wicked awesome sense of humor. I was so very blessed by her friendship and will miss her. Love you "MoFo"! (I loved it when she'd say that!)
Gone from our touch, but not our hearts!
Gone from our sight, but not our memories!
I will never forget the inspiration Marjorie instilled in me, that no matter how tuff the situation, work hard and do my best to reach my goal. Even though you never knew, you played a part in me walking again! I will always remember the sweet, pretty, bashful little girl I first met when she was in kindergarten. Yes, you “Margie”! You are now with Jesus, pain free! Much Love! ♥️💙💚
I will never ever forget and ever cease to be grateful for the moments we had over the past few months. You were there for me even through your own struggles when I needed a friend. You will always be close to my heart, sweet Marjorie. You are eternally worshipping our Savior. One day we will see you again. Until then, we will hold onto the amazing person you ARE!
