Marjorie Edith Sailors,Logansport, passed away on her 82nd birthday at 12:51a.m. Thursday, January 2, 2014 in Woodbridge Health Campus.
Born January 2, 1932 in Logansport, she was the daughter of the late Elmer S. and Irene Taylor Wilson. On Sept. 4, 1954, in the Anoka Methodist parsonage, she was married to Donald Eugene Sailors who preceded her in death Jan. 28, 1979. The couple had met at a Rural Youth square dance in 1949 and continued their courtship while Don served in Korea during the war. In 1960, they built their home on the Washington Twp. land where Marjorie had lived her entire life.
A 1949 graduate of Washington Township High School, Marjorie's first job was at Ray's Creamery. In 1950, she was hired as the secretary for the Cass County Cooperative Extension office, where she worked until 1960, leaving to become a stay-at-home mom. Once her children were both in school, she worked as a migrant aide at Washington Township Elementary School. A lifelong learner, she attended Ivy Tech Community College, taking computer courses to keep current with her business skills. For many years, she was employed with Kelly Services, working wherever needed in several local businesses.
Marjorie was a member of First United Methodist Church. When her children were young, she taught Sunday School, coordinated Vacation Bible School, served as a Cub Scout den mother and was active in PTA She also served as a volunteer for the Masonic youth organizations, Rainbow and DeMolay. She was a 50+ year member of the Royal Center Order of Eastern Star. Marjorie was also one of the founding members of the Widow-to-Widow group. She loved to travel and belonged to the Phyllis Clawson Travel Club. For over 40 years, she was a season ticket holder at the Wagon Wheel Theater in Warsaw.
Marjorie was a born artist. During the 50's and 60's she painted senior cords. The past several years, she took painting classes and enjoyed painting gifts for family and friends. She was an accomplished seamstress and excellent cook, passing on her skills to her children and grandchildren. No one could make cut-out cookies or macaroni and cheese like "Mimi." Her penmanship was beautiful and she loved to write. She leaves behind a legacy collecting genealogy and writing memoirs of life growing up in Cass County.
Surviving are Daughter, Dawn Ellyn Fisher of Logansport; Son Daughter-in-law, Duane Lori Sailors of Logansport; 6 Grandchildren, Jonathan (Nikki) Fisher of Lafayette, Jacob Fisher, Sarah Fisher, Chase Fisher, Morgan Sailors and Drew Sailors, all of Logansport; Great-Grandchild, Gracelynn Fisher of Lafayette; Brother, Gordon Wilson of Logansport; nieces Lori and Elizabeth Wilson, of Goshen; sisters-in-law, Mary Ann Downhour and Marlene (Charles) Remley, both of Walton, and Kay Harvey, of Noblesville; and several cousins; nieces, nephews and great-nieces, great-nephews on the Sailors' side; and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her son-in-law, John D. Fisher; grandson, Daniel E. Fisher; and brother, Jim Wilson.
Funeral Information
A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, January 11, 2014 in Fisher Funeral Chapel with Dr. Dean Fager officiating. Interment, weather permitting, will follow in Deer Creek Cenetery in Onward.
Friends may call from 3-7 p.m.Friday, January 10th in the funeral chapel where an Eastern Star service will be held at 6:30 p.m.
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Born January 2, 1932 in Logansport, she was the daughter of the late Elmer S. and Irene Taylor Wilson. On Sept. 4, 1954, in the Anoka Methodist parsonage, she was married to Donald Eugene Sailors who preceded her in death Jan. 28, 1979. The couple had met at a Rural Youth square dance in 1949 and continued their courtship while Don served in Korea during the war. In 1960, they built their home on the Washington Twp. land where Marjorie had lived her entire life.
A 1949 graduate of Washington Township High School, Marjorie's first job was at Ray's Creamery. In 1950, she was hired as the secretary for the Cass County Cooperative Extension office, where she worked until 1960, leaving to become a stay-at-home mom. Once her children were both in school, she worked as a migrant aide at Washington Township Elementary School. A lifelong learner, she attended Ivy Tech Community College, taking computer courses to keep current with her business skills. For many years, she was employed with Kelly Services, working wherever needed in several local businesses.
Marjorie was a member of First United Methodist Church. When her children were young, she taught Sunday School, coordinated Vacation Bible School, served as a Cub Scout den mother and was active in PTA She also served as a volunteer for the Masonic youth organizations, Rainbow and DeMolay. She was a 50+ year member of the Royal Center Order of Eastern Star. Marjorie was also one of the founding members of the Widow-to-Widow group. She loved to travel and belonged to the Phyllis Clawson Travel Club. For over 40 years, she was a season ticket holder at the Wagon Wheel Theater in Warsaw.
Marjorie was a born artist. During the 50's and 60's she painted senior cords. The past several years, she took painting classes and enjoyed painting gifts for family and friends. She was an accomplished seamstress and excellent cook, passing on her skills to her children and grandchildren. No one could make cut-out cookies or macaroni and cheese like "Mimi." Her penmanship was beautiful and she loved to write. She leaves behind a legacy collecting genealogy and writing memoirs of life growing up in Cass County.
Surviving are Daughter, Dawn Ellyn Fisher of Logansport; Son Daughter-in-law, Duane Lori Sailors of Logansport; 6 Grandchildren, Jonathan (Nikki) Fisher of Lafayette, Jacob Fisher, Sarah Fisher, Chase Fisher, Morgan Sailors and Drew Sailors, all of Logansport; Great-Grandchild, Gracelynn Fisher of Lafayette; Brother, Gordon Wilson of Logansport; nieces Lori and Elizabeth Wilson, of Goshen; sisters-in-law, Mary Ann Downhour and Marlene (Charles) Remley, both of Walton, and Kay Harvey, of Noblesville; and several cousins; nieces, nephews and great-nieces, great-nephews on the Sailors' side; and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her son-in-law, John D. Fisher; grandson, Daniel E. Fisher; and brother, Jim Wilson.
Funeral Information
A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, January 11, 2014 in Fisher Funeral Chapel with Dr. Dean Fager officiating. Interment, weather permitting, will follow in Deer Creek Cenetery in Onward.
Friends may call from 3-7 p.m.Friday, January 10th in the funeral chapel where an Eastern Star service will be held at 6:30 p.m.
source : 49584505
Marjorie Edith Sailors,Logansport, passed away on her 82nd birthday at 12:51a.m. Thursday, January 2, 2014 in Woodbridge Health Campus.
Born January 2, 1932 in Logansport, she was the daughter of the late Elmer S. and Irene Taylor Wilson. On Sept. 4, 1954, in the Anoka Methodist parsonage, she was married to Donald Eugene Sailors who preceded her in death Jan. 28, 1979. The couple had met at a Rural Youth square dance in 1949 and continued their courtship while Don served in Korea during the war. In 1960, they built their home on the Washington Twp. land where Marjorie had lived her entire life.
A 1949 graduate of Washington Township High School, Marjorie's first job was at Ray's Creamery. In 1950, she was hired as the secretary for the Cass County Cooperative Extension office, where she worked until 1960, leaving to become a stay-at-home mom. Once her children were both in school, she worked as a migrant aide at Washington Township Elementary School. A lifelong learner, she attended Ivy Tech Community College, taking computer courses to keep current with her business skills. For many years, she was employed with Kelly Services, working wherever needed in several local businesses.
Marjorie was a member of First United Methodist Church. When her children were young, she taught Sunday School, coordinated Vacation Bible School, served as a Cub Scout den mother and was active in PTA She also served as a volunteer for the Masonic youth organizations, Rainbow and DeMolay. She was a 50+ year member of the Royal Center Order of Eastern Star. Marjorie was also one of the founding members of the Widow-to-Widow group. She loved to travel and belonged to the Phyllis Clawson Travel Club. For over 40 years, she was a season ticket holder at the Wagon Wheel Theater in Warsaw.
Marjorie was a born artist. During the 50's and 60's she painted senior cords. The past several years, she took painting classes and enjoyed painting gifts for family and friends. She was an accomplished seamstress and excellent cook, passing on her skills to her children and grandchildren. No one could make cut-out cookies or macaroni and cheese like "Mimi." Her penmanship was beautiful and she loved to write. She leaves behind a legacy collecting genealogy and writing memoirs of life growing up in Cass County.
Surviving are Daughter, Dawn Ellyn Fisher of Logansport; Son Daughter-in-law, Duane Lori Sailors of Logansport; 6 Grandchildren, Jonathan (Nikki) Fisher of Lafayette, Jacob Fisher, Sarah Fisher, Chase Fisher, Morgan Sailors and Drew Sailors, all of Logansport; Great-Grandchild, Gracelynn Fisher of Lafayette; Brother, Gordon Wilson of Logansport; nieces Lori and Elizabeth Wilson, of Goshen; sisters-in-law, Mary Ann Downhour and Marlene (Charles) Remley, both of Walton, and Kay Harvey, of Noblesville; and several cousins; nieces, nephews and great-nieces, great-nephews on the Sailors' side; and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her son-in-law, John D. Fisher; grandson, Daniel E. Fisher; and brother, Jim Wilson.
Funeral Information
A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, January 11, 2014 in Fisher Funeral Chapel with Dr. Dean Fager officiating. Interment, weather permitting, will follow in Deer Creek Cenetery in Onward.
Friends may call from 3-7 p.m.Friday, January 10th in the funeral chapel where an Eastern Star service will be held at 6:30 p.m.
source : 49584505
Born January 2, 1932 in Logansport, she was the daughter of the late Elmer S. and Irene Taylor Wilson. On Sept. 4, 1954, in the Anoka Methodist parsonage, she was married to Donald Eugene Sailors who preceded her in death Jan. 28, 1979. The couple had met at a Rural Youth square dance in 1949 and continued their courtship while Don served in Korea during the war. In 1960, they built their home on the Washington Twp. land where Marjorie had lived her entire life.
A 1949 graduate of Washington Township High School, Marjorie's first job was at Ray's Creamery. In 1950, she was hired as the secretary for the Cass County Cooperative Extension office, where she worked until 1960, leaving to become a stay-at-home mom. Once her children were both in school, she worked as a migrant aide at Washington Township Elementary School. A lifelong learner, she attended Ivy Tech Community College, taking computer courses to keep current with her business skills. For many years, she was employed with Kelly Services, working wherever needed in several local businesses.
Marjorie was a member of First United Methodist Church. When her children were young, she taught Sunday School, coordinated Vacation Bible School, served as a Cub Scout den mother and was active in PTA She also served as a volunteer for the Masonic youth organizations, Rainbow and DeMolay. She was a 50+ year member of the Royal Center Order of Eastern Star. Marjorie was also one of the founding members of the Widow-to-Widow group. She loved to travel and belonged to the Phyllis Clawson Travel Club. For over 40 years, she was a season ticket holder at the Wagon Wheel Theater in Warsaw.
Marjorie was a born artist. During the 50's and 60's she painted senior cords. The past several years, she took painting classes and enjoyed painting gifts for family and friends. She was an accomplished seamstress and excellent cook, passing on her skills to her children and grandchildren. No one could make cut-out cookies or macaroni and cheese like "Mimi." Her penmanship was beautiful and she loved to write. She leaves behind a legacy collecting genealogy and writing memoirs of life growing up in Cass County.
Surviving are Daughter, Dawn Ellyn Fisher of Logansport; Son Daughter-in-law, Duane Lori Sailors of Logansport; 6 Grandchildren, Jonathan (Nikki) Fisher of Lafayette, Jacob Fisher, Sarah Fisher, Chase Fisher, Morgan Sailors and Drew Sailors, all of Logansport; Great-Grandchild, Gracelynn Fisher of Lafayette; Brother, Gordon Wilson of Logansport; nieces Lori and Elizabeth Wilson, of Goshen; sisters-in-law, Mary Ann Downhour and Marlene (Charles) Remley, both of Walton, and Kay Harvey, of Noblesville; and several cousins; nieces, nephews and great-nieces, great-nephews on the Sailors' side; and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her son-in-law, John D. Fisher; grandson, Daniel E. Fisher; and brother, Jim Wilson.
Funeral Information
A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, January 11, 2014 in Fisher Funeral Chapel with Dr. Dean Fager officiating. Interment, weather permitting, will follow in Deer Creek Cenetery in Onward.
Friends may call from 3-7 p.m.Friday, January 10th in the funeral chapel where an Eastern Star service will be held at 6:30 p.m.
source : 49584505
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