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Marjorie Leventry Obituary

Marjorie Lorig Leventry
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Marjorie Lorig Leventry, 73, of Athens, GA passed away Saturday, August 3, 2013.

Born in Columbus, OH, and a longtime resident of both Peoria and Chicogo, IL, Marjorie was the daughter of the late Clarence H. Lorig and Esther Cartzdafner Lorig. A graduate of Cornell University, she was a Registered and Licensed Dietitian who worked with both healthcare and academic organizations, teaching at the college level for over a decade. She was a Peace Corps volunteer in Ecuador from 1993 to 1996, developing programming in pre-natal and childhood nutrition. Upon returning to the United States, she and her husband, Robert, founded Inca Organics-a social business working with indigenous Ecuadorians to perfect organic farming techniques, raise heirloom grains, and to distribute their fair-trade products in global markets. Their work was recognized with the Slow Food International Award for Biodiversity in 2002. She was a member of Emmanuel Episcopal.

Survivors include her husband of 51 years, Roy Robert Leventry of Athens; daughter, Ellen E. Leventry of Ithaca, NY; son, Richard L. Leventry of Hoover, AL; brother, Bruce C. Lorig of Seattle, WA, and grandchildren, Kathryn Leventry, Jack Leventry, and Joe Leventry.

Memorial services will be held 11AM Thursday, August 8th at Emmanuel Episcopal Church with Father Robert Solomon officiating. A reception will follow the service in the Common Room.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The Cancer Foundation of Northeast Georgia, P.O. Box 49309, Athens, GA 30604; the Canary Foundation, 3155 Porter Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94304; or to Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 498 Prince Ave, Athens, GA 30606.

Online condolences may be offered at www.bernsteinfuneralhome.com

Bernstein Funeral Home and Cremation Service is in charge of arrangements.

Published by Athens Banner-Herald on Aug. 6, 2013.
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Bob,

We have wonderful memories of you and Maggie at Indians games and St. James events--what a treasure Maggie was to all who knew her. She is God's treasure now.

Joan Murphey

October 22, 2014

Bob: My heartfelt condolences to you. I was so sadden to hear the news of Maggie's passing. It was such a joy to have worked with her on the newcomers committee at St. James. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

David Olmstead

October 22, 2014

We at St. James are thankful for Maggie's leadership while here with us as co-chair of the welcome team. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you Bob and to your family. The Rev. Jackie Lynn

October 20, 2014

You have my deepest sympathies.

Pamela Lightcap Dominguez

October 20, 2014

Dear Bob & Family,
You are in our thoughts & prayers....we send our deepest sympathy to you each one on the loss of your beloved Midge. We were indeed privileged to know her at Wabigama. We will always remember her with a special fondness & admiration.

with love & peace,
Bud & Ginny Vance & family

August 14, 2013

Bob; I just learned of Midge's passing. She was indeed a lovely lady who had multitudes of qualities. My sincere condolences to you and your family.

Kim Hensey
Peoria, IL & Fort Myers, FL

Kim Hensey

August 12, 2013

Bob - my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Veda Gustaveson

August 10, 2013

Bob,
Clif Ames shared the sad news about Midge. I'm sorry for your loss, particularly after learning of your involvement in INCA, which you shared at our 50th Reunion in Ithaca. You two have shared a wonderful and purposeful life. Larry Dunlap [Northbrook, Illinois]

August 9, 2013

Bob, we were just returning from the Peace Corps reunion when we all heard of Maggie's passing. I am so sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful person. You all must be very proud of her. She will be missed.

Rhonda LaPointe-Lachance

August 8, 2013

Rick and family,
So sorry to read of your mother's passing. You are in my thoughts & prayers.

Toni Culbertson-Smith

August 8, 2013

Midge was a wonderful woman and will be missed!

Bekki Wagner

August 8, 2013

Dear Bob and family,
Midge was such a lovely and inspiring person, and such a shining example of "grace under fire". I will miss our driveway talks. May God give each of you an extra measure of His love and peace during this difficult time.

Lura Keeling, Athens,Ga.

August 8, 2013

Marge was a wonderful addition to the dietetics faculty at Illinois Central College. I enjoyed working with her. I was much impressed with her dedication to others when as a mature adult, she joined the Peace Corps to share her knowledge and talents. I am sure that you will miss her.
Rita Fischbach

Rita Fischbach

August 8, 2013

Dear Bob and Family,
We cherish our time spent with you and Midge up at Wabigama. Always the encourager, we enjoyed our times together at the annual Alden Run, and will never forget the annual salad specialty at the club picnic. We offer our heartfelt condolences to you during this difficult time.

Sincerely,
Brian, Jean, Breanna, Keith and Lauren Zehnder

August 7, 2013

Leventry family, So sorry to learn of your loss, deepest condolences. We send our thoughts and prayers to your family.

Chris & Wendi Spahn

August 7, 2013

Dear Bob,
We are so sorry to learn that Midge has passed away. She and you and all of your family have been very much in our thoughts and prayers in recent days.

We are so grateful to have had her as our next door neighbor for these many years. Her warm friendship and zest for life have been an inspiration to us. We have not been able to be at Wabigama for three years for reasons of healtth, but that does not dim the wonderful memories of times together (including the only time George ever broke 90 on a golf course, at Twin Birches with Midge and you.)

We send our deepest sympathies to you, Rick, Ellen and all of your family, and will continue to hold Midge in our hearts.

With love to all of you, Shirley and George Rinder (Burr Ridge, IL)

August 7, 2013

To Ellen and the rest of the family, Deepest condolences to you from Ellen's friends in Ithaca. We are so sorry for your loss and send you prayers for comfort and peace.

Chris, Ben, Matt, Alison, and Shawn

August 7, 2013

Bob, so sorry to read of your wife's passing in the Peoria newspaper. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family during this difficult time. I think of you often as an excellent role model. Someone that had helped me develop my organizational & professional skills, both at RLI and Ruppman Marketing.

Rose (Koch) Byram

August 7, 2013

Dear Bob and family,
I knew you a little bit through our overlapping visits to Quito, and especially to Advent St. Nicholas Church. I am so sorry to hear this news...I've been back in the Chicago area for 2 years and occasionally wondered if you might still be in this area. I think of Marge as delightful, upbeat, inspirational, and have no doubt those qualities shined during her illness as well. Love and prayers, Nan Shorey

Nan Shorey

August 7, 2013

Bob, Ellen, Rick & family: We have had 35 years of friendship at Wabigama: she was my favorite friend, and you all were like family. I know it meant so much to her to be able to go to Wabi one last time. She was a special, loving woman who made this world a better place. I wish we could come to the services, but we will be there is spirit. Much love from Barbara and John Locke

Barbara Locke

August 7, 2013

Ellen, I am sorry to hear about your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Meghan Wilson Moore

August 7, 2013

A life well lived and a job well done. She will be remembered for so many kind words and deeds.

Dee VanValkenburg

August 7, 2013

Ric and Family,
I am sorry to hear of your mother's passing. May God be with your family in this difficult time.

Vick Nicoll

August 6, 2013

Dear family of Midge,
I met Midge at our Gyn-oncology support group at the Loren Smith Center. She was one of the first people I met at the group. One of the the things I admired about her from the very beginning was her optimism and real zest for life. She became a model for me as I recovered from surgery and chemo. She always spoke of the positive things in her life, her husband and her children.
May you all find peace in the legacy she leaves behind, of a woman who loved life and lived it to the fullest.

Donna Sinon

August 6, 2013

Dear Bob and Family - We were so sorry to read of Midge's passing. She was such a classy lady and so pleasant to be around. She fought a good fight and lived life to the fullest. May memories sustain you at this sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jim & Anita Schultz

August 6, 2013

Dear Bob and Family, our most sincere thoughts and prayers to you at this time. Midge (aka Maggie) was a rock of support and role model for many Peace Corps Volunteers in Ecuador. I will always remember her kindness, her positive outlook on life and unparalleled sense of charm and style. She will always be remembered.
Mark and Margarita Landkamer

Mark Landkamer

August 6, 2013

Bob and family. So sorry to read of her death. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

Mike Quine

August 6, 2013

Ellen- I was very sad to see your Mom had passed. I remember her as being sweet and funny! Prayers for you all, Amy Rodier Matheny

August 6, 2013

We are sorry to learn of the passing of Marjorie, but are grateful for her service to our nation as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ecuador.

Our Condolences,
The National Peace Corps Association

August 6, 2013

Our thoughts are with you and your family during these difficult times.With sincere condolences, Kathryn J. Boor, on behalf of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Kathryn J. Boor

August 6, 2013

Dear Bob, Rick and Ellen,
My sorrow is deeply felt. For over 50 years, since our Cornell days, Midge has been a dependable source of inspiration and humor for me. Although I have not seen you all often in recent years, I will miss her in my life.
Knowing how well she lived will hopefully inspire your grief.
Love from Joe Mc Kay

August 6, 2013

Dear Bob and Family:
Midge was a jewel--a dear friend and an inspiration. We are all fortunate to have known her. We send our love and warmest thoughts.

Dick and Carol Crout

August 6, 2013

I met Midge through our mutual doctor and support group. She has always been so upbeat and encouraging, a true inspiration to me. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Bob and family.

Judy Hand

August 5, 2013

...beauty is a joy forever;
Its loveliness increases; it will never
Pass into nothingness.

--Keats

L Sheahen

August 5, 2013

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Bernstein Funeral Home

August 6, 2013

Dear Bob and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Midge fought a hard fight for so long and was a shining light for so many. Her warm heart and smile will be missed.
In Sympathy,
Mary Straub

August 5, 2013

Dear Bob and family,
We are so sorry. Midge will be missed by many friends.
Rob and Sydney Lowry

August 4, 2013

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