Mary Jane Ogilvie

Ogilvie, Mary Jane May 27, 1930-April 1, 2003 Following a year of hospitalization for acute respiratory illness in Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles, California, Mary Jane Ogilvie, 72, died at Cedars Sinai Medical Center on Tuesday, April 1, 2003. Mary Jane Ogilvie was born on May 27, 1930 in Galesburg, Illinois, the daughter of Harry Ghlee Jenkins and Ruth Ramp Jenkins. Her childhood years were spent in Lafayette, Indiana, and her teenage years in Waukegan, Illinois. She attended Waukegan Senior High School, followed by Purdue University and Northwestern University. On March 25, 1951, she was married to Lloyd John Ogilvie. Mary Jane Ogilvie is remembered as a loving and loyal mother by Heather Anne Ogilvie Shuemaker, Scott Varde Ogilvie, and Andrew Ghlee Ogilvie. Four grandchildren were the joy and delight of her life: Erin Kathleen Ogilvie, Airley Kathryn Ogilvie, Bonnie Ghlee Ogilvie, and St. John Scott Ogilvie. She also is survived by her brother, Harry Ghlee Jenkins of Illinois. Throughout their 52 years of marriage, Mary Jane Ogilvie was an affirming partner in the ministry of her husband, Lloyd John Ogilvie. Together they served the Gurnee Community Church in Gurnee, Illinois, the Winnetka Presbyterian Church, Winnetka, Illinois (1956-1962), First Presbyterian Church, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania (1962-1972), and the First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood, California (1972-1995). During the past eight years she has played a vital role in Dr. Ogilvie's ministry as Chaplain of the United States Senate in Washington, D.C. Mrs. Ogilvie has been an active leader in volunteer community work and social activities in each of the cities the Ogilvie's have lived. In Bethlehem, Pennsylvania she was involved in the Junior League; in Los Angeles, she was a member of the Costume Council of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, as well as the Los Angeles Chapter, Junior Philharmonic Committee of The Music Center and ARCS Foundation, Los Angeles Chapter. In Washington, D.C., she was an active participant in the International Neighbors Club made up of spouses of Members of Congress, Diplomats and community leaders. While in Washington, Mrs. Ogilvie became a valued part of the greater U.S. Senate family, serving as trusted friend of Senate spouses, a participant in the Senate spouses' Bible study group, and an encourager of Senate staff at all levels, as well as the officers of the United States Capitol Police. She enjoyed a busy life in Washington, D.C. social and benevolent activities prior to being hospitalized in early April of 2002. Her treatment included time at the Washington Hospital Center, Georgetown University Hospital, and the Arlington, Virginia Hospital Center. On October 16, 2002 she was flown by medivac to Los Angeles to be near her family. She was treated at the Barlow Respiratory Hospital for six months prior to being moved to Cedars Sinai Medical Center for surgery and subsequent hospice care. Throughout their 52 years of married life, Dr. and Mrs. Ogilvie traveled extensively throughout the world. Mrs. Ogilvie particularly enjoyed trips to Scotland and was an enthusiast for Scottish history, tartans and customs. She was a loyal supporter of the St. Andrews Society of Washington, D.C. Music remained a major interest in her life. She was an accomplished pianist and organist and sang in church choirs and choral groups. Her hobbies included fishing, golf, skiing, and sailing prior to declining health. Sewing and needle pointing were frequent pastimes. Creative design was a consistent interest. A worship celebration in memory of Mary Jane Ogilvie is planned for 12 noon on Saturday, April 12, 2003 in the main sanctuary of the First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood, 1760 North Gower Street, Hollywood, California. A reception will follow in the Mears Center. Memorial contributions may be sent in memory of Mary Jane Ogilvie to the Barlow Respiratory Hospital Foundation, 2000 Stadium Way, Los Angeles, California 90026, or the Foundation for Thoracic Surgery and Research, 8635 West 3rd Street, Room 975 W, Los Angeles, California 90048.