Marjorie Nadine Wohlleber

Marjorie Nadine “Margie” Wohlleber, 89, passed away on October 9, 2026, in Golden, Colorado. Born on August 13, 1937, to Burton and Alvina Maggard, Margie was the third of four daughters. She lived a full and wonderful life centered around family, friendship, creativity, and making connections with everyone she met.

Margie graduated from North High School and met the love of her life, Robert “Woody” Wohlleber, on a blind date. The two married on October 27, 1957, beginning a lifelong partnership filled with love, adventure, and countless memories. After living briefly in California, they returned to Colorado to start their family, welcoming their daughter, Maylene, followed three years later by their son, Michael.

While her children were young, Margie was a devoted homemaker and cared for many other children in her home. She loved being around children so much that she eventually found herself watching more little ones than the neighbors thought she should without a license! When faced with the difficult choice of deciding which children to continue caring for, Margie decided it was best to stop babysitting altogether. She then went to work on the assembly line at StorageTek, where she remained until her retirement in 1998.

Margie and Woody made their home in Northglenn, Colorado, until 1998, when they retired and moved to a condominium in Thornton. Retirement brought the opportunity to spend winters in Texas, a tradition they enjoyed for many years. They made many new friends and filled their time with fun activities, including square dancing and golfing.

One of Margie’s favorite places was the campground in Monument, Colorado. There, she and Woody formed lifelong friendships with people who became an important part of their lives. Those friendships continued throughout the year, with gatherings that included pizza parties at CiCi’s Pizza and overnight trips to Black Hawk. Margie cherished these friendships and the fun times they shared.

Margie had many talents and interests. She was an exceptionally gifted artist who created beautiful sketches in her younger years, and she was equally talented at embroidery. Over the years, she made countless tea towels, many featuring her own custom designs, which she lovingly gifted to family and friends. In her later years, she could often be found working on a word search puzzle, a favorite pastime for the last five years of her life.

She was also a wonderful baker. Her cinnamon rolls and many varieties of cookies were family favorites. Christmas was especially magical in Margie’s kitchen, where she displayed a cookie tree decorated with individually wrapped cookies. When the children came home from school, they could choose a cookie from the tree for their afternoon snack—a simple but treasured tradition that made the holidays feel special.

Another beloved family tradition was making candy together at Christmas. Originally held on Christmas Eve, the gathering grew as the family grew, eventually moving to a Saturday before Christmas. Everyone would come together to make a variety of homemade candies, sharing laughter, memories, and time together. This special tradition continues to this day, a lasting tribute to Margie’s love of family and the joy she found in bringing everyone together.

Margie was outgoing, friendly, and always ready for a conversation. She could strike up a chat with just about anyone who would listen. She and Woody enjoyed their morning visits to the Thornton Recreation Center, where they walked the track and treadmill and made many friends along the way. At home, Margie was just as social. She was a wonderful neighbor who loved sitting on her front porch swing, greeting passersby and stopping to talk with anyone who came along.

Above all, Margie will be remembered for her warm heart, her creativity, her love of people, and the traditions she created that brought generations of family together. Whether she was baking cookies, embroidering a tea towel, visiting with a neighbor, or gathering everyone around the table to make Christmas candy, she had a special way of making ordinary moments meaningful. Her legacy lives on in the family traditions, friendships, and cherished memories she leaves behind.

Margie is survived by her sister, Carol; her daughter, Maylene (Dave); her son, Michael; her grandson, Derek Hassell (Danielle); her granddaughter, Rebekka Gleason (Ben); and her great-grandchildren, Cameryn Gleason, Calla Hassell, Lenora Hassell, and Bo Robert Hassell. She is also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Woody; her parents, Burton and Alvina Maggard; two of her sisters; and her daughter-in-law, Darya.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to Applewood Our House in Golden and Bloom Hospice for the compassionate care, kindness, and support they provided to Margie.

Margie will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Her spirit will live on in the family she cherished, the friendships she nurtured, the traditions she passed down, and the countless little moments that made life sweeter for everyone around her.