Marjorie Ruth York (Margie) passed away on August 3, 2021 at the age of 89 at the home of her son. She was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on July 27, 1932 to the late Glen and Mildred (Cummins) Smith of Terre Haute Indiana. Margie graduated from Garfield High School on June 7, 1950. She married Orin Wendell (Wendy) York on June 25, 1950. They moved out to California in 1956 and made it their home until their passing.
Margie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She always said she has been truly blessed.
Margie was preceded in death by the passing of her husband Orin in 2007. They were married for 56 years.
Margie is survived by her 5 children, Karen Smith of Aurora, CO. Sharon Day (Jerry) of Avon, IN. Michael York (Holly) of Nuevo, CA, Judith Pitts (Dean) of Hacienda Heights, CA and Charlotte Bryan of Atlantis, FL. She is also survived by her 12 grandchildren, and 15 great grandchildren, her two brothers, Larry Smith (Linda Sue) and Clyde Smith of Plainfield, IN and her sister Linda Kay Harris (Bill) of Brazil, IN along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Margie had a daycare in her home for 5 years, and worked as a lead teacher for the Hacienda- La Puente Unified School District until her retirement in 2003.
She enjoyed visiting with her family and hearing about their activities. Margie was proud of each one of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren . She will be missed and live on in our hearts forever. Most of all she loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Celebration of life will be held on August 25, 2021 at Montecito Memorial Park in the Cypress Chapel.
Visitation with Celebration included from 11:00- 1:00 pm with graveside services 1:00-1:30.
