Submitted by: John C. Monk
Marjorie
M. Beckwith
Dec.
15, 1932 - July 10, 2010
SOUTH BEND - Marjorie M. (Morse) Beckwith, 77, residing in South
Bend, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2010, in St. Vincent's
Hospital, Trussville, Alabama. She was born December 15, 1932, in
Cassopolis, MI, the daughter of George and Marion Morse, and had
lived in this area all of her life. She is survived by her two
sons, Mark (Cheryl) Jenkins of South Bend and Michael (Linda)
Jenkins of Mishawaka; her daughter, Julie Smith of Mishawaka;
eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Also surviving
are two brothers, Robert (Shirley) Lamb and George (Cathy) Morse,
and a sister, Carol Allison, all of Michigan. Marge graduated
from Cassopolis High School and lived in the South Bend area
where she retired from Wilt's Super Market. She loved spending
time with family and friends, had an amazing green thumb, and
made some of the best pies in the country. Marge always had time
for anyone in need. A Service of Remembrance will be held at 1:30
p.m. Sunday, July 25th, in Maple Grove United Methodist Church,
22019 New Road, South Bend (1 1/2 miles west of U.S. 31 S. at the
corner of New & Maple). Rev. Michael Jenkins will officiate.
The family will receive friends beginning at 12:30 p.m. Sunday in
the church. Contributions may be made to the Humane Society of
St. Joseph County or to the American
Diabetes Association . Online condolences to Marge's family may be
sent to www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.
Published in South Bend Tribune on July 22, 2010