Gunderson, Marjorie Ellen (McIntire) 1929 - 2018

GUNDERSON, MCINTIRE, VINE, GEORGE, CHAMBERS, EPPENS, FEDE

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 5/19/2024 at 21:00:43

Marjorie Gunderson, age 89, of Cresco, IA died July 28, 2018 at The Patty Elwood Center, Cresco, IA. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, July 30th, 2018, at First Lutheran Church in Cresco. Interment will follow at Oak Lawn Cemetery, Cresco. Friends may attend a visitation at the church prior to the service at 10:00 until time of services at the church.

Marjorie Ellen Gunderson was born June 25, 1929 in Decorah, Iowa, the daughter of Lenn and Margaret (Vine) McIntire. She grew up in Decorah and graduated from Decorah High School in 1947. She married Arlis Gene Gunderson at the Congregational Church in Decorah, Iowa on November 27, 1949.

Marjorie is survived by a daughter: Susan (Jerry) George of Lime Springs; two grandchildren: Angela (Ryan) Chambers of Cedar Falls, IA and Thomas (Tracy) George of Cresco, IA; 3 great-grandchildren, Colette George, William and Melody Chambers; one sister, Rosalyn (Robert) Eppens of Decorah, along with many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great, great nieces and nephews.

Marjorie was preceded in death by her father and mother Lenn and Margaret McIntire, by her husband, Arlis Gunderson; two children who both died in infancy: Jimmy Arlis and Billy Jo, sister, Norma Fede; and brother, William McIntire.

Marjorie’s career included working in Decorah as a telephone operator. After her marriage to Arlis Gunderson, Marjorie continued her career as a telephone operator in Cresco, as well as working in the office, working a total of 10 years with the phone company. Later Marjorie worked at the State Bank in Cresco, working there as a bank teller for 18 years.

Marjorie belonged to several clubs and organizations. She was a member of Cimota Club, Friends and Council, Hospital Auxilary, American Legion, First Lutheran Church’s Ladies Aid and the Cresco Country Club. Marge was a very social person who enjoyed playing Bridge with several different groups. Marge formed so many friendships through her clubs.

Marjorie was an avid reader. She loved reading books, recipes, and magazines. It was especially hard for her to no longer be able to read when she lost her sight. She was an excellent cook who loved trying out new recipes. She had several special recipes that were referred to as “Margie’s recipes.” She also loved going out for an evening of dancing with Arlis. They especially loved to dance to their favorite song, To Each His Own.

Marjorie collected cardinals, so many cardinals. She always considered seeing or hearing a cardinal a reassurance that everything would be all right because someone above was looking out for her.

Marjorie loved going out to eat and spending time with friends and family. She was always so excited to hear what was going on in their lives. The more details that were shared with her, the more she would smile.

Marjorie loved to travel. She never passed an opportunity to go up north with her family or friends to spend time vacationing at a lake. Another favorite place for her was visiting the family’s Heritage Farm near Decorah. She would sit, relax, and enjoy the beauty of the farm and its setting. She enjoyed sharing so many memories of the generations of relatives who have lived there. She was always happy to come out to Susie and Jerry’s home. She loved sitting out on the porch and relaxing while taking in nature and its beauty. She loved every minute with her family there, including her grandchildren and great grandchildren who gave her so much joy. She always had a smile on her face when she was with her family.

Source: Lindstrom Funeral Home database

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