Marjorie Louise Nightingale

Marjorie Louise Nightingale, born July 10, 1925, in Davenport, IA, to Clarence Raymond Miles & Lois Grace (Michael) Miles. In 1965, Marjilou married Peter Allan Nightingale, in Boulder, CO. She lived in Boulder, Co at the time of her wedding, and continued to live in Boulder until April of 2015, when she moved to Longmont, CO where she lived until January, 2022 and she moved to Westminster, CO.

Marjilou was a physical education teacher, camp counselor, owned a toy shop which became Silver Lining Knit Shop in Boulder, CO which she co-owned for over 30 years. Among numerous entities, she recently enjoyed volunteering at Longmont United Hospital, Central Presbyterian Church, (sewing circle), EFAA n Boulder. Marjilou enjoyed hiking, the outdoors, the mountains, playing Tennis, spending time with her family, crocheting, knitting, quilting circle at Central Presbyterian, donating to many charitable causes, playing games and spending time with Family.

Marjilou, is survived by a daughter, Tammy Jo Specht of Thornton, CO and a son, Donald Nightingale of Cleveland, OH. She is survived six grandchildren; Michael Nightingale (Joy), of Boulder, CO, Alexa Nightingale, of Colorado Springs, CO, Jillian Nightingale of Winter Park, FL, Jancy Burch of Spencertown, NY, Christopher Specht of Broomfield, CO, and Jordyn Specht of Orlando, FL. She is preceded in death by her parents, a Brother Leon, and a son James Nightingale.

Marjilou (she never liked to be called “Marjorie”) was loved by so many people around her. She was going to Silver Sneakers up until the pandemic hit and never got Covid. She was very clear of mind until nearly the very end of her life. She always ate very balanced meals and loved salads and greens but was not fond of cakes or breads or pastas…vehemently not fond. She donated to many charitable causes that were near and dear to her heart including Doctors without Borders, Boulder County homeless shelter, EFAA, ARC of Colorado, Community Food Share, Alzheimer's, Rocky Mtn MS society.

Her favorite moments of life was when she was with her family. Whether it be sitting down to a home cooked meal by her or playing a game or going to a play with them, she really enjoyed being with her family and we’ll all remember that fondly!

She slipped quietly and calmly to Heaven on June 11, 2022 while at Good Samaritan Hospital in Louisville, CO and she will be dearly missed.