Mary Janet Cargill

Cargill, Mary Janet (Morse) Died on February 5, 2010. A native of Minneapolis, she was preceded in death by her parents, Willard A. and Mary Fraser Morse, brothers, Willard and Fraser, and husband, James R. Cargill. She was known to her friends and family as a private, independent, intelligent, strong, and informed woman with a good sense of humor and a passion for bridge and sports. Mary Janet was a graduate of Northrop Collegiate High School (Minneapolis), attended Wheaton College (Norton, Mass.) and completed her B.A. degree in mathematics at the University of Minnesota, where she was a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. She was employed at Honeywell as an engineering assistant before marrying James R. Cargill in 1947. She was active in the Junior League of Minneapolis, executive officer and board member of the Northwestern Hospital Auxiliary, and a supporter of philanthropic organizations. Mary Janet excelled in all activities that she pursued, but she especially loved golf and was a keen competitor. She played the City League for the Minikahda Club for over 20 years, won the Woman's Club Championship in 1966 and 1981, shared top honors in the Member-Member Tournaments of 1994 and 2006, and won many other competitions. A determined player and an active learner throughout her life, she preferred to carry her own bag and shot an 87 in her final round last November. Mary Janet was devoted to the Minikahda Club and served as its first woman board member. She also will be fondly remembered at the Minneapolis Club, Ironwood Country Club (Palm Desert, CA), and The Reserve (Indian Wells, CA). She is survived by her children, James R. (Susan) Cargill II, Austen S. (Cynthia) Cargill II, Marianne C. (Steve) Liebmann; nephew, Craig Morse; nieces, Linda Larson and Debbie Le Doux; and six grandchildren. Memorials preferred to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Annual Fund (www. arboretum.umn.edu). Services will be held Wednesday, February 10, 1:00 pm at Plymouth Congregational Church, 1900 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403.