Birth date: Feb 22, 1918 Death date: Mar 3, 2005
Marge was born February 22, 1918 in Kentucky and died March 2, 2005 in Lakewood, WA. Always living her life to the fullest, she became a Registered Nurse at the age of 24. When WWII broke out, she joined the Navy and was sent to P Read Obituary
Lynda,
You have our deepest condolences for the loss of your mother.You remain in our hearts and prayers during this most difficult time. May you find peace in knowing she is at peace.
The Savoy Family##imported-begin##Bruce and Cookie Savoy##imported-end##
I remember Grandma's tour around her very large yard filled with all of her favorites, especially her Roses and the Straw Flower tree by her mailbox. She told me that it came from home. She taught me so much about so many things. She shared her perennials with me, and we would drink ice tea when I would help her weed her many beds.
She loved the company and I knew that she wanted to talk, and I listened. Time passed quickly when we got together, before I knew it, it would be time to make dinner. Grandma would insist that she buy dinner for our family, Sarah and Max would always love that "fast food!" The one thing that will be forever in my mind & my heart is the respect that Grandma
& Grandpa had shown each other. The way he never, ever, raised his voice at her for the 15yrs. that I enjoyed seeing them together. Grandma & I would talk about her dreams of Grandpa after he passed, Grandpa would always be leaning on the back of her car, it would be running, he would beckon her to come with him. She'd shed a little tear and then we'd take the time to remember all the special things about Jack. The way they treated each other in their marriage was a way I had never seen before. Their Love for each other was understanding and unconditional! There were times I would take Grandma to see different doctors or have tests, my main goal would be to have several warm blankets for her no matter what(she seemed to always to be chilly). I truely loved and respected her. Grandma never lost hope that I would let her put me through nurses school. Foolishly, I never took her up on her generous offer. She was a great woman, she influenced many, and shared her experiences with me in the form of stories. She was afraid of nothing and experienced more things than any other woman I have ever known. I've been blessed to have known her and to have spent so much of my life with her. She was a wonderful mentor. I will never forget her stories. They can be shared with her Grand children.##imported-begin##Fran##imported-end##
We are so saddened for you but relieved for her! Having been through a similar situation with my mom, I know there is a huge hole in your heart that you feel all the time. It does lessen some, as you know from your dad's death. Your family has been an integral part of my life forever!! I always wished I had actually been your sister and shared the love you all had for each other. I never will forget the look on your mom's face when I drove up to her house with Pud'n...So many more memories we will share soon. You are in our thoughts constantly.##imported-begin##Robbie & Joyce Lauricella##imported-end##
Grandma had patience for her first Grandson like no other. Talking about anything he chose to talk about, Ninja Turtles, Batman & alot about ice cream. There was never a time that we arrived at Grandmas without some delicious homemade apple pie, brownies or cupcakes to delight her grand children, and the rest of us, Grandpa included. Grandma knew how smart Max was & when they talked she wanted to direct him towards his interests and dreams and remind him of his limitless choices for his future. Grandma was all about education. I believe she was still participating in classes beyond 70 years of age. She never hesitated to pay for anything Sarah or Max wanted to learn. Grandma new from the very beginning that the toys Max thought he needed would NEVER be enough to hold his attention for very long. She was soooo right too! Grandma was also right about how intelligent Max is. Grandma and Grandpa were nearing 70 when Max was born and they had started to slow down a bit, on everything but concern and love.##imported-begin##Fran##imported-end##
From the beginning
Grandma doted on her little Sarah (terpin). She'd keep her over night and take such careful steps towards protecting her. Holding on tight and bathing her in the little sink by the back door. Getting her all ready for nighty night. Grandma and Grandpa would put cozy blankets in their old beautiful wicker basket for Sarah to sleep in that night. Grandma would sleep in the daybed and Grandpa the big chair, and right between them in the family room would be the old wicker basket. Two loving Grandparents protecting you. At one point Grandma whipped up a soft pillow and placed it on your belly and found that it was very soothing to you. It has provided you with that same comfort for all of the years. You and Grandma and Grandpa would walk around in the yard picking and smelling flowers as soon as you could walk. In very early summer Sarah quit her job and became Grandma's caregiver. You prepared a bedroom and moved in. Your love, gentleness & giving nature that I witnessed while visiting Grandma touched my heart. The roles reversed and you became Grandma's "rock". Words will never express how proud I am of you. The last walk you took with Grandma (that you told me about), picking flowers for her, entertaining her along the way, trying to keep her alert sounded like your "Last Dance" and oh how beautiful.##imported-begin##Fran##imported-end##
I love you granny. I am so glad that we got to take one last walk on Tuesday and look at all of the flowers. I know how much you liked them, I just wish we had stayed out longer.
You've been my entire life for the past year and now I am having trouble finding things to do with myself. I have your picture in my bedroom, I say I love you and goodnight every day. I can still hear you say you love me too. I did the best that I could with the knowledge that I had, I hope it was good enough for you. I am going to nursing school like you always wanted. Thank you for all the things you taught me, I think you were a wonderful influence and role model.
I hope youre having a good time singing and dancing with Grandpa now that you're you again. Save a dance for me, I'll see you again someday.
I love you lady, I hope you didnt mind the pink hair or my crazy black dogs. I miss you already. Love always Sarah.##imported-begin##Sarah Stoner##imported-end##
