Marie attended rural schools and graduated in 1920 from the Nebraska School of Agriculture in Lincoln, Nebraska. After teaching in rural schools, she married Alfred E. Fugate April 10, 1923. They purchased a farm and established a home near her parents and they resided there until retirement. They then purchased a residence in Benkelman and lived there until poor health caused them to enter the Hester Memorial Home in 1983.
One son, Dale Lee, was born to them. He gave his life for his country in the Korean Conflict in 1951. This was truly a great sacrifice for them.
Mrs. Fugate was very active in extension and 4-H clubs. She was club leader for 30 years, earning many awards of merit and recognition. She was a good gardener and raised thousands of chickens which they dressed and delivered to customers in Benkelman. They enjoyed the fellowship which delivery gave them and rain or shine, they made their customers happy.
They were members of the Presbyterian Church and attended the Pleasant Valley Church in the country before it was moved into town.
They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on April 10, 1973, and were privileged to spend 63 years together.
Preceding her in death were her husband, Alfred; son, Dale; her parents; and three brothers, Francis, Henry and Ivan.
Surviving is one sister, LaVeta R. Jones; nieces, nephews; and four sisters-in-law.
Marie attended rural schools and graduated in 1920 from the Nebraska School of Agriculture in Lincoln, Nebraska. After teaching in rural schools, she married Alfred E. Fugate April 10, 1923. They purchased a farm and established a home near her parents and they resided there until retirement. They then purchased a residence in Benkelman and lived there until poor health caused them to enter the Hester Memorial Home in 1983.
One son, Dale Lee, was born to them. He gave his life for his country in the Korean Conflict in 1951. This was truly a great sacrifice for them.
Mrs. Fugate was very active in extension and 4-H clubs. She was club leader for 30 years, earning many awards of merit and recognition. She was a good gardener and raised thousands of chickens which they dressed and delivered to customers in Benkelman. They enjoyed the fellowship which delivery gave them and rain or shine, they made their customers happy.
They were members of the Presbyterian Church and attended the Pleasant Valley Church in the country before it was moved into town.
They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on April 10, 1973, and were privileged to spend 63 years together.
Preceding her in death were her husband, Alfred; son, Dale; her parents; and three brothers, Francis, Henry and Ivan.
Surviving is one sister, LaVeta R. Jones; nieces, nephews; and four sisters-in-law.
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