Marjorie Lee Rolf's Obituary
Marjorie L. Rolf age 87, of Bethany Manor in Story City formerly of Ames died Friday, October 9, at Bethany Manor in Story City. A visitation will be 10:00 -- 11:00 am Wednesday, October 14, in the Chapel at Bethany Manor in Story City. A funeral service will be at 11:00 am Wednesday, October 14, at Bethany Manor Chapel. Burial will be at Ames Municipal Cemetery in Ames. Marjorie was born April 13, 1922 in Tabor, Iowa the daughter of Emery Opal and Vera Lee (Edgerton) Smith. She graduated from Nothboro High School. She married David Rolf on February 6, 1943 in Elkins, West Virginia. The couple moved to Ames in 1959. Marjorie ran a seamstress business from her home where she created formal attire, wedding gowns and women's and children's apparel. She was a member of Ascension Lutheran Church in Ames. Marjorie enjoyed games, camping, reading novels of historical importance and most of all her family. When possible she loved visiting the places she read about. Politics was her passion. Discussing the events of the day and the world around her never failed to create a lively debate. Marjorie is survived by her husband David Rolf of Ames, two daughters, Dava Lynne (Jim) Dahlgran of Idaho Falls, ID and Randi (Jack) Morgan of Bainbridge Island, WA grandchildren, Chris (Kevin) Bettis of Ames, Kelly (Janeen) Walker Gap, PA Emily (Wolfgang) Weichbrod Monroe, WI Thomas (Andrea) Morgan of Seattle WA John Morgan Granby, CO 6 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild and a brother, Gerald (Helen) Smith of Burlington, In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to Bethany Manor Foundation for remodeling or St. Jude's Children's Hospital. On line condolences may be sent to www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care is assisting the family.
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