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Eunice Marjorie “Marjorie” Moore Colton

Birth	:	7 Dec 1916 Isabel, Barber County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	7 Nov 2011 Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, USA
Burial	:	Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery, Glasco, Cloud County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.3574000, -97.8245000
Plot	:	4CW1
Description	:	Marjorie Colton, 94 years 11 months, died Monday, November 7, 2011, in Kansas City, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her husband, both her parents, as well as 4 brothers and her only sister. Blessed at her passing, as she was in her full life, she received the Anointing of the Sick and slipped away peacefully with her son and family at her bedside, her rosary in one hand and a prayer card in the other. Mrs. Colton was born December 7, 1916, in Isabel, KS. She attended high school in Hornick, Iowa, and started college at Kansas State... Read More	Marjorie Colton, 94 years 11 months, died Monday, November 7, 2011, in Kansas City, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her husband, both her parents, as well as 4 brothers and her only sister. Blessed at her passing, as she was in her full life, she received the Anointing of the Sick and slipped away peacefully with her son and family at her bedside, her rosary in one hand and a prayer card in the other. Mrs. Colton was born December 7, 1916, in Isabel, KS. She attended high school in Hornick, Iowa, and started college at Kansas State Teachers College in Emporia, Kansas. She later graduated from Washburn University in Topeka, KS., with degrees of both Bachelor and Master of Education. Her early work history includes the Department of the Navy in Chicago and Norman, OK., Marshall Field and Co. in Chicago and the War Dept. in Denver, CO. After moving to Topeka in 1947, she taught at numerous preschools, Randolph Elementary School, the Topeka Reading Center and retired from Washburn University as an Asst. Professor of Education. She later was a special Assignment Consultant for a textbook publisher. She continued her lifelong mission of helping others well into her 93rd year of life. Marjorie donated over 23,000 hours in volunteer service to St. Francis Hospital, in Topeka, KS. She generously supported The Capper Foundation, St. Jude's Hospital, The ASPCA, The Wilderness Foundation and The Native American Children's Foundation. Marjorie Colton was a member and past president (1972-1974) of Delta Kappa Gamma, Beta Upsilon Chapter, in Topeka. She also held membership with Topeka Retired School Personnel, Washburn University retirees, M.P.H. Women's Fellowship and the St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary. Marjorie was an avid sports fan. She loved following K.U. basketball and the Kansas City Royals.. She was a voracious reader who loved to tell stories and recite poetry from memory to all the children, young and old alike. She treasured her faith and all God's children, especially the little ones and the unfortunate. To know her was to love her. Marjorie married James Leo Colton in Salix, IA., August 22, 1939. Leo has awaited her in heaven since April 19, 1964. She is survived by her son Gary and daughter-in-law Cathyrn Colton, three grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild and 3 generations of nieces and nephews. Services will be held at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 3601 S.W. 17th in Topeka, Kansas, on Saturday November 19. A viewing and commemoration of her life will begin at 10 a.m., Mass is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. with luncheon to follow at the Church. In lieu of flowers, Marjorie requested that donations be made in her name to The Children's Miracle Network at St. Francis Health Center Foundation, in care of Kara White, 1700 SW 7th Street, Topeka, Kansas 66606. Marjorie Colton Published in Topeka Capital-Journal on November 13, 2011 ********************* Links to parents and places sent by Jen Shaffer (#48755245)

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Eunice Marjorie “Marjorie” Moore Colton's memorial is located at: Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery, Glasco, Cloud County, USA.
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Eunice Marjorie “Marjorie” Moore Colton death on 7 Nov 2011 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, USA
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Latitude: 39.3574000
Longitude: -97.8245000

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