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Marjorie Marie Lillegard

Marjorie Marie Lillegard died Jan 9, 2011. She was born on July 25, 1918 in Cosmopolis, Wa. She graduated from Weatherwax High School in Aberdeen, Wa in 1936. After marrying her high school sweetheart, Clarence Lillegard, they moved to Port Orchard, finally settling in Morton, Wa, where together they operated Morton Hardware for 22 years. Marjorie's life was devoted to her family. She loved to cook, bake and travel. Annual trips to S. California and Sun Valley with family members were a constant part of her life. In 1967, Marjorie moved to Tacoma and later to Olympia where she lived for the past 30 years. She is survived by her son, Donald and his wife Rita, of Gig Harbor; five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. A private funeral service was held on Jan 12, in Olympia, Wa.

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Published by The Olympian on Feb. 4, 2011.

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