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Marjorie Ruth Baker Deckard

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Birth	:	26 Dec 1917 Council Grove, Morris County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	17 Jun 2016 Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Greenwood Cemetery, Council Grove, Morris County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.6581900, -96.5010900
Plot	:	S 6 west
Inscription	:	Married 5/6/1939 Parent of Dee A.
Description	:	Marjorie Ruth (Baker) Deckard, 98, passed away on June 17, 2016, at the Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community in Manhattan, KS. "Marj" was born in Council Grove, KS on Dec. 26, 1917, Preston J. & Ora J. (Bennett) Baker. She graduated with the Council Grove Rural High School class of 1936. She then attended the Hutchinson Business College. Marj was a life-long member of the Council Grove Methodist Church. On May 6, 1939, Marj and Ralph Emerson Deckard "eloped" and were married in the Baptist Parsonage in Kansas City, MO, not announcing their marriage until June 30, 1939. She was employed as the Deputy... Read More	Marjorie Ruth (Baker) Deckard, 98, passed away on June 17, 2016, at the Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community in Manhattan, KS. "Marj" was born in Council Grove, KS on Dec. 26, 1917, Preston J. & Ora J. (Bennett) Baker. She graduated with the Council Grove Rural High School class of 1936. She then attended the Hutchinson Business College. Marj was a life-long member of the Council Grove Methodist Church. On May 6, 1939, Marj and Ralph Emerson Deckard "eloped" and were married in the Baptist Parsonage in Kansas City, MO, not announcing their marriage until June 30, 1939. She was employed as the Deputy Morris County Clerk from 1961 until the mid-1970s at which time she was elected Morris County Clerk. She served in this office until her retirement in January 1981. Marj and Ralph enjoyed gardening, harvesting, canning and jelly making together. A favorite hobby for both was attending auctions. Marj's specialty was buying antique glassware and dishes. She displayed her large collection in their home. She was an excellent seamstress and, among family and friends, was known for her beautiful hand stitched quilts. Marj and Ralph loved to travel. After retirement they became "Winter Texans" where they resided in Donna, TX during the winter months. They were part of a local Morris County group of "Snow-birds" residing in Palm Shadows RV Park. Marjorie was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her grandson-in-law, James Owensby; and four brothers: Harold Baker, Warren Baker, Russell Baker and Bernard Baker. She is sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her daughter, Dee Deckard; granddaughter, Jennyfer Owensby; and two great-grandsons, Payton and Joshua Owensby; all residing in Manhattan; two sisters-in-laws, Shirley Baker of Council Grove and Mary Baker of Dallas, TX; and many nieces, nephews and friends. A celebration of Marj's life will be held at a later date.

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Where is Marjorie Ruth Baker Deckard's memorial?
Marjorie Ruth Baker Deckard's memorial is located at: Greenwood Cemetery, Council Grove, Morris County, USA.
When did Marjorie Ruth Baker Deckard death?
Marjorie Ruth Baker Deckard death on 17 Jun 2016 in Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas, USA
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Latitude: 38.6581900
Longitude: -96.5010900

Family Members:

Parent

Preston Joshua Baker

(1884 - 1967)

Ora Jane Bennett Baker

(1882 - 1961)

Spouse

Ralph Emerson Deckard

(1920 - 1995)

Siblings

(1912 - 2003)

(1915 - 1919)

(1919 - 1921)

(1924 - 2000)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Greenwood Cemetery
Council Grove, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6581900, -96.5010900

2. Calvary Cemetery
Council Grove, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6567001, -96.5111008

3. Sunnyslope Memorial Gardens
Council Grove, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6796700, -96.4644400

4. Four Mile Cemetery
Council Grove, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6086200, -96.5097000

5. Little John Cemetery
Council Grove, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6568300, -96.4175100

6. Hebrank Cemetery
Council Grove, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 38.7172000, -96.4260100

7. Raglan Cemetery
Dunlap, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6370100, -96.3942700

8. Pleasant View Cemetery
Council Grove, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 38.5948000, -96.5880700

9. Kelso Cemetery
Parkerville, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 38.7496986, -96.5714035

10. Downing Cemetery
Kelso, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 38.7467650, -96.5851850

11. Comiskey Cemetery
Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6521988, -96.3535995

12. Gilbert Family Cemetery
Bushong, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6895800, -96.3458500

13. Garfield Cemetery
Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 38.7817001, -96.4591980

14. Highland Cemetery
Wilsey, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6678009, -96.6716995

15. Dunlap Colored Cemetery
Dunlap, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 38.5875015, -96.3538971

16. Dunlap Cemetery
Dunlap, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 38.5792007, -96.3538971

17. Wilsey Cemetery
Wilsey, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6381569, -96.6880646

18. Ramsey-Black Cemetery
Parkerville, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 38.7606010, -96.6449966

19. Beman Cemetery
Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8072014, -96.4266968

20. Sommer Cemetery
Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 38.7595700, -96.6720800

21. Parker-Highland Cemetery
Parkerville, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 38.7675018, -96.6682968

22. Agnes City Cemetery
Bushong, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6880989, -96.2799988

23. Sunnyside Cemetery
Bushong, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6083900, -96.2853700

24. Swartz Cemetery
Dwight, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8274994, -96.5622025