Marjorie Whitson
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Marjorie Whitson

  • January 10, 2012
  • Albuquerque, New Mexico
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“We will always hold such sweet memories in our hearts of our time in Albuquerque with Aunt Marge. She was such a kind and generous person. She...Read More » ”
1 of 8 | Posted by: Ken and Patsy Saatjian - Bozeman, MT

“Ashley and Matthew, We are so sorry for your loss and are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Grandmothers are some of the greatest teachers...Read More » ”
2 of 8 | Posted by: Terri Seay - Albuquerque, NM

“ANOTHER ANGEL HAS BEEN LIFTED, MOM WHITSON WAS A MOM TO THE MANY FRIENDS OF HER KIDS. WHEN WE CALLED HER MOM SHE ALWAYS HAD A SMILE. AS WE GREW OLDER...Read More » ”
3 of 8 | Posted by: DARYL AND CARLA HART - RIO RANCHO

“Marge was our favorite friend and neighbor. She was a really lovely and kind person and raised a beautiful family. We will miss her. The very best...Read More » ”
4 of 8 | Posted by: Joe, Viola, Gloria, Gerri, Robert, Richard Rodriguez - NM

“I have always been very fond of Marg. I first met her when she invited me to her home to celebrate Christmas Eve back in 1984. She made me feel...Read More » ”
5 of 8 | Posted by: Deb Doxtator - Albuquerque, NM

“We asked Marge many years ago if we could adopt her as our grandmother, and she said yes. She was so special to us and to all who knew her. What a...Read More » ”
6 of 8 | Posted by: Bill and Kathy Fite and Marie - NM

“I met your mother at Atria, she sat at the same table as my mother, she was a lovely person, I am so sorry for your loss ”
7 of 8 | Posted by: Cecilia Carpenter - Clovis, NM

“On behalf of the French Family of Companies, we express our deepest condolences. ”
8 of 8 | Posted by: Trinity Montoya - Albuquerque, NM


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WHITSON - Marjorie Whitson was born January 31, 1921 in Cleveland, MT. She has been a resident of Albuquerque since 1950. She went to be with the Lord in her new home on January 10, 2012. Marjorie was a graduate of Whitman College in Walla Walla, WA, where she was a member of Delta Gamma sorority. She married her husband Ralph in 1945 and moved to Albuquerque, NM to raise their family in 1950. Marjorie and Ralph were married for 57 years. Marjorie was an active member of PEO for over 50 years, serving as its president for two terms. Marjorie and Ralph were active members of Immanuel Presbyterian Church. Marjorie was an unselfish servant of the Lord constantly putting the needs of others before her own. Family, friends and neighbors always found her to be a kind, compassionate companion, helping whenever needed. Marjorie was preceded in death by her parents, Herb and Emmalin Kimball; her brother, Bill; and her loving and devoted husband, Ralph. Marjorie is survived by four children, Cheryl Cox and husband Stan of Omaha, NE, John Whitson and wife Gayle, Paul Whitson and wife Nancy, and Jim Whitson and wife Stephanie, all from Albuquerque, NM. Marjorie is also survived by eight grandchildren, Joseph Cox and Kimball Vredeveld of Omaha, NE, Michael Whitson of Leander, TX, Mollie Whitson, Ashley Warpinski, Jennifer Whitson, Whitney Whitson, and Luke Whitson, all of Albuquerque, NM. She is also survived by six great-grandchildren, Joshua, Brooklyn, Cole, Kaden, Leah, and Finley. Memorial Services will be held Tuesday, January 17, 2012, 11:00 a.m., at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 114 Carlisle Blvd SE, 87106. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to Cottey College, 8300 Carmel Ave. NE, Suite 502, Albuquerque, NM 87122, or Immanuel Presbyterian Church, or Presbyterian Foundation/Hospice, Attn: Cindy, P.O. Box 26666, Albuquerque, NM 87125-26666.