Marjorie Isabel Dupuy

In the early morning hours of August 23, 2024, Marjorie Isabel Daily Dupuy, a native Tucsonan, peacefully passed away, just five years shy of a century. Born and raised in Tucson, Marjorie witnessed nearly a century of remarkable changes—from party lines to cell phones, furniture TV sets to sleek digital ones, and from the Model T to the electric car. Remarkably, she survived a near-fatal accident as a young child involving a Model T, and after a full recovery, she grew into a beautiful and intelligent woman.

Marjorie broke new ground by being the first girl in her family to complete high school. Her adventurous spirit led her to marry young and have two daughters, and because of extenuating circumstances, she bravely transported herself and the girls back to Tucson from California by hitchhiking. Her strength and determination were evident in her remarkable journey and in her life choices.

While working in a soda shop in Tucson, Marjorie met and fell in love with her true soulmate. She famously put him through "hell" to ensure he would be a good father—an ordeal that confirmed she had chosen wisely. Their family grew with the arrival of their youngest daughter. Marge later pursued a successful career as the first female food sales representative for General Mills, where she excelled and became their top representative in the Arizona area. Her career was marked by memorable anecdotes. She told a story once of seeing a fellow representative frantically trying to remove his pants after a mouse crawled up his pant leg in a recently fumigated border store. Mom said she calmly taped her pants shut and finished the shelf set, but the final draw was when she walked out the same store and almost walked into the middle of a federal shootout at the border. She drove home and phoned her boss and told him, you can fire me, but I am not going back to Nogales. Being their best sales person, she had leverage. She never went back to Nogales and had a long career with General Mills. In retirement, Marge found joy in golf, achieving four incredible holes-in-one and actively participating in both Rolling Hills and El Dorado women’s golf clubs. Her passion for the game continued into her 90s, until health challenges shifted her focus to following the Arizona Diamondbacks, a team she adored.

Marjorie’s legacy is carried on by her three children, 5 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, whose love for life and family was ever-present. The family extends heartfelt gratitude to cousin Matt and the compassionate nurses who supported her in her final journey.

Marjorie Isabel Daily Dupuy will be remembered for her indomitable spirit, her love of life, and the extraordinary impact she made on those around her. Her memory will forever be cherished by all who knew and loved her. Celebration of life Saturday September 28th, please call Dawn for details 520-954-7700. Please donate to the AZ Kidney Foundation in lieu of flowers https://azkidney.org/