Marjorie R. Rosenkranz

1922, at the family home in Clackamas County, Oregon. The next to the youngest of six

children, she attended Sunnyside Grade School and graduated from Milwaukie High

School in May of 1939. Marjorie attended Cascade College for two semesters, followed

by Business College/Comptometer School for a quarter.

She worked at Peerless Pacific Plumbing, Portland, for two years and then Consolidated

Supply Company, Portland, as switchboard operator/receptionist.

Marjorie was set up by friends for a blind date with a handsome young marine, Bob Rosenkranz, who had just returned from the war. December 15, 1945 the first date was love at first sight for both of them and they were married May 11, 1946, at Portland First Church. Their love for one another has only grown stronger through the years as they have shared their love for the Lord with their family and friends and experienced God's abundant blessings.

Margie and Bob moved to Yakima and began their family; Sandy, Rodney, and Linda,

and a few years later, Sally and Terry. Margie was a wonderful homemaker who

lavished her love on her children and husband daily with delicious baked cookies, cakes,

cinnamon rolls, and meals, as well as sewing dresses/shirts for all the children for the

holidays. Through the years her special family treats have often been her Applesauce

Bread and Oatmeal Cookies.

Margie actively helped with the family's cherry orchard, was part-time switchboard

operator at the Yakima Post Office, and was involved in Sunday School and Church

along with her husband. They had hearts for missions and together traveled to Japan,

Korea, Taiwan, and Colombia on work crusades.

In later years Margie volunteered in her daughter's classroom correcting the children's

weekly Spelling tests. As a child she dreamed of being a teacher but with a busy family

of five children there was never time for that.

In July of 201 0 health issues made it necessary for Margie and Bob to move into an

Assisted living facility. At Wynwood of Yakima they received the excellent care they both

needed, became involved in many activities, and made new friends with staff and residents.

The family greatly appreciates all the wonderful care they have received at Wynwood.

Marjorie is survived by her devoted husband, Raymond; five children, Sandra Tharp

(Jim) and Sally Clark (Rick) of Yakima, Rodney Rosenkranz (Linde) of Salem, OR,

Linda Edmondson (Al) of Richland, and Terry Van Gorkom (Tom) of Maryville,

TN; and two sisters, Lois Norcross and Ruth Norcross. Also sixteen grandchildren and

spouses: Mark Tharp and Jo Whitney, Kim and Eric Schmidt, Michelle and Chris

Taylor, Scott Rosenkranz, Tricia and Matt Baxter, Brian and Megan Rosenkranz,

Jeff and Allison Edmondson, Beth and Duane Olsen, Ryan and Kari Edmondson,

Megan and Brad Martin, Angie Clark, Chad Clark, Matthew VanGorkom, Regina and Will Wade,

Jessica and Elijah Windle, Kyle VanGorkom. Nine great-grandchildren:

Kiara, Jason, Shawn, Jessica, Noah, Sonja, Naomi, Hannah, Aurora, and one child

due In March.

A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, November 12, 2010 at Yakima

Evangelical Church, 7901 W. Nob Hill Blvd. A private graveside inurnment is planned.

Keith & Keith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. To share a memory of

Marjorie visit, www.keithandkeith.com.

The family suggests that any remembrances in Margie’s honor be given to Union Gospel

Mission, OMS Outreach, or the Marjorie Rosenkranz Memorial at Yakima Evangelical

Church.