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.
To the family of Marjorie Rolf:
I am deeply sorry for your loss. She was a pleasant woman although I did not know her very long. It was definitely an honor to care for Marjorie.
With deepest sympathy,
Stephanie Krueger, RN with Dr Sarah Van Hauen
Randi--Our sympathy to you and Jack and your family.
Meg and Vaughn Speer
Marjorie was a spirited, talented woman who touched many lives in many ways. Her devotion to family was exemplary, and her engagement with the world unflagging to the very end. Marjorie will be missed by many, and her spirit will live on in our hearts. Godspeed Marjorie to her eternal rest.
Our sympathy to your family. Marjory was such a spunky, funny lady. We grew to love her as if she were our own family, and we will all miss her greatly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Grandma and Grandpa have meant more to us than any words I write will do justice. We, and our kids, are the luckiest people in the world to have been able to be so close to them over the years. Grandma is leaving a huge hole in our hearts, but she left an entire lifetime of love and wonderful memories with us. Grandma and Grandpa are now and always will be my most wonderful role models. I love you Grandma!
Our sympathy to David, Dava Lynn, Randi and families..and to Helen and Jerry. She will be missed. With love, JoAnn and Galen Finley
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