FUNERAL SERVICES: 11:00 A.M. on Friday, December 9, 2011 at First English Lutheran Church in Dorset, MN with Reverend Chris Davis officiating.
VISITATION: 5-8:00 P.M. on Thursday, December 8, 2011 at the Jones-Pearson Funeral Home in Park Rapids, MN and for one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday.
INTERMENT: Greenwood Cemetery, Park Rapids, MN
SURVIVORS: Her two sons: Thomas Earl (Karleen) of Port Wing, WI and Glendon Roy (Jane) of Harlingen, TX; three grandchildren: Ann Tjepkema of Duluth, MN, Robert Tjepkema of Nebraska and Richard Tjepkema of Chicago, IL; six great-grandchildren: Andrew, Heather, Daniel and Johannes Tjepkema, Greywind and Cree Boshey; one great, great-granddaughter, Hailey Tjepkema; two sisters: Patricia Stegner of Fort Collins, CO and Vivian Voyles of BlueJay, CA.
MARJORIE EDITH TJEPKEMA
May 7, 1918 ~ November 30, 2011
Marjorie Tjepkema, age 93 of Park Rapids, MN peacefully passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at the Heritage Living Center in Park Rapids, MN.
Marjorie Edith Tjepkema was born on May 7, 1918 to Fred W. and Jessie (Easton) Frank in Phillips, WI. She was baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church in Phillips, WI by Pastor P.W. Hahn on June 15, 1918 and was confirmed on May 31, 1931. She was united in marriage to Jacob Tjepkema at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Phillips, WI on June 8, 1939 by Pastor P.W. Hahn. This union was blessed with two sons: Thomas Earl and Glendon Roy. Before moving to Park Rapids in October of 1992, the family had lived at Norwood, MN for 32 years. They had a cabin on 5th Crow Wing Lake from 1979 to 1998. Marjorie and her husband enjoyed spending their winters in Rockport, TX. She was a woman with a strong and abiding faith. Marjorie was an active member of First English Lutheran Church in Dorset and served as president of L.W.M.L, a member of Mary Circle and Altar Guild. She devoted her life to making a warm and loving home for her husband and sons. She was a wonderful cook and baker, who will long be remembered for her delicious rhubarb cobbler. Marjorie enjoyed spending many hours fishing with her husband. She was also an avid reader.
Marjorie will be lovingly remembered by her two sons: Thomas Earl (Karleen) of Port Wing, WI and Glendon Roy (Jane) of Harlingen, TX; three grandchildren: Ann Tjepkema of Duluth, MN, Robert Tjepkema of Nebraska and Richard Tjepkema of Chicago, IL; six great-grandchildren: Andrew, Heather, Daniel and Johannes Tjepkema, Greywind and Cree Boshey; one great, great-granddaughter, Hailey Tjepkema; two sisters: Patricia Stegner of Fort Collins, CO and Vivian Voyles of BlueJay, CA; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Jessie; her husband, Jacob; her brothers, Fred W. Frank, Reverend Glendon Frank, James Frank and William Frank.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, December 9, 2011 at the First English Lutheran Church in Dorset, MN with Pastor Chris Davis officiating. Casketbearers will be her grandchildren: Ann and Richard Tjepkema and her great-grandchildren: Daniel Tjepkema, Grey Wind and Cree Boshey. Visitation will be held from 5-8:00 P.M. on Thursday, December 8, 2011 at the Jones-Pearson Funeral Home in Park Rapids, MN and for one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Interment will be held at the Greenwood Cemetery in Park Rapids, MN.
Dear Tom and Glen,
You have our deep sympathy in the loss of your mother. I feel that I was fortunate to know her and I am glad she was my aunt. I always felt she was a good model for others in many respects. I have warm memories of her as I was growing up and appreciated our correspondence over the years. Love and prayers for you and your families. Sandra
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Saturday, 03 December 2011 16:04
Gary and Kim
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Tom and Karleen, and your families at this time. Hugs to you over the miles that separate us..........
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Saturday, 03 December 2011 10:38
Fred & Susan Frank
I was sad to hear of your mother passing, I know Ant Marjorie will never be far from your hearts and mind. As my sister wrote, “Our world will not be the same without an Aunt Marjorie in it”. I never forgot the time we spent at the cabin that summer.
Fred & Susan,
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Friday, 02 December 2011 19:29
Sharon Duncan
Dear Tom and Glen,
My thoughts, prayers and sympathy to you both. Our world will not be the same without an Aunt Marjorie in it. She will be missed.
Love, Sharon
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Friday, 02 December 2011 16:48
Glendon Frank Jr.
Dear Tom and Karleen, Glen and Jane, and families -- so sorry to learn of Aunt Margie's passing. She had a great life and we'll remember her always. Much love from your cousin.
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Friday, 02 December 2011 12:24
Sandy and David Abrahams
Dear Tom, Karleen, Glen and Jane -
Your mother was such an inspiration to me. So full of life well into her nineties. She was an example of how to age gracefully and leave this world knowing you had lived every minute of every day. I am proud to have known her as my aunt. My love to all of you and the rest of the family.
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Friday, 02 December 2011 10:12
Robert
Tom and Karleen,
Reading more about your mother's life, her interests, her values, her personhood, I reflect back with warm memories of the evening I was fortunate to converse with her and you at Garden House. In the days ahead, may the many, many more memories that the two of you have of her bring comfort and joy.
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Friday, 02 December 2011 08:44
Norton and Jan.
Tom and Karleen,
We send you all our love and sympathy. We know just how much you wished this peace for your Mom, and at the same time, how painful her loss will be. Remember and share and hold each other close.
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Thursday, 01 December 2011 08:05
Dave Barnum & SummerField Apartments
Tom, Glen and family,
So sorry to hear of your moms passing. She had a special place in the hearts of all at SummerField Place Apartments. Also she was a joy to talk to each morning when I started my day in the office.
Dave Barnum SP Property Manager
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Wednesday, 30 November 2011 21:53
Lynda Bott
Glen and Tom,
I was so sorry to hear the news. Your Mom was an amazing woman.
I am so happy that Johannes had the opportunity to meet her. He will remember the photos he had taken with her for the rest of his life.
Love,
Lynda
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Wednesday, 30 November 2011 20:19
Laurie Stegner
Love you Aunt Margie.
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Wednesday, 30 November 2011 18:52
David and Lindsy Frank
Dear Tom and Glen, our condolences and sympathies for the loss of your Mother.
You have our deep sympathy in the loss of your mother. I feel that I was fortunate to know her and I am glad she was my aunt. I always felt she was a good model for others in many respects. I have warm memories of her as I was growing up and appreciated our correspondence over the years. Love and prayers for you and your families. Sandra
Fred & Susan,
My thoughts, prayers and sympathy to you both. Our world will not be the same without an Aunt Marjorie in it. She will be missed.
Love, Sharon
Your mother was such an inspiration to me. So full of life well into her nineties. She was an example of how to age gracefully and leave this world knowing you had lived every minute of every day. I am proud to have known her as my aunt. My love to all of you and the rest of the family.
Reading more about your mother's life, her interests, her values, her personhood, I reflect back with warm memories of the evening I was fortunate to converse with her and you at Garden House. In the days ahead, may the many, many more memories that the two of you have of her bring comfort and joy.
We send you all our love and sympathy. We know just how much you wished this peace for your Mom, and at the same time, how painful her loss will be. Remember and share and hold each other close.
So sorry to hear of your moms passing. She had a special place in the hearts of all at SummerField Place Apartments. Also she was a joy to talk to each morning when I started my day in the office.
Dave Barnum SP Property Manager
I was so sorry to hear the news. Your Mom was an amazing woman.
I am so happy that Johannes had the opportunity to meet her. He will remember the photos he had taken with her for the rest of his life.
Love,
Lynda