January 29, 2023.
She was the eldest born to Fred and Mary Benzel, November 13, 1927 in
Scottsbluff, Nebraska. She graduated from Scottsbluff High School.
She married Henry Schwartzkoph on October 31, 1947. They
moved to Portland, Oregon in 1952 where they made their home and raised
their children.
Marion was an avid seamstress and loved sewing for her
Granddaughters. She also crocheted bedspreads, embroidered,
and loved to toile paint. After retirement, she and Hank enjoyed
Traveling in their RV to their favorite fishing holes and meeting up with
friends. In her later years, you could find Marion watching the birds or
rabbits in the yard or watching an old western on tv.
Left to celebrate her life is her son Larry Schwartzkoph of Portland, OR;
daughter Terry Schwartzkoph of Portland, OR; Karen Cornwall of
Portland, OR; and sister Janet Bentley of Scottsbluff, NE.
Marion was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Schwartzkoph,
Her granddaughters Lauren, Ashley and Caitlin Cornwall, her brother
Art Benzel, and sisters Caroline Groskopf, Eileen Jay, and Dorothy Kirchhoff,
Parents Fred and Mary Benzel.
In her memory, donations may be made to your local state Alzheimers
Association.