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Marjorie Blitz Obituary
Born on July 4, 1942, in Washington, D.C., Margie was a trailblazer as the first in her family to attend college. She earned a bachelor's degree in education and later a master's degree in consumer science. A dedicated teacher and tutor, she had an enduring passion for learning and reading. Margie often shared her belief that "your education can never be taken away from you," a mantra that guided her life and inspired others.
Her commitment to community service was evident in her many volunteer efforts. She co-authored a cookbook to benefit the Hebrew Home of Greater Washington and served on the Board of Words Alive, a San Diego-based organization promoting literacy. More recently, she volunteered as a reading tutor for the Hill Center in Durham, North Carolina.
Margie embraced life with enthusiasm and creativity. She loved cooking, traveling, playing bridge and tennis, and knitting. Her travels took her across the globe to visit her daughters in Africa, China, Cambodia, and Finland. Known for her impeccable style, two of her homes were featured in *Better Homes & Gardens*. In her later years, she became an accomplished knitter, crafting beautiful shawls and other pieces admired by all who saw them.
Margie's strength and resilience were an inspiration to those around her. She was a source of wisdom, support, and love for her many friends and family members. Her presence will be deeply missed.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 3, 2025, at 1 p.m. at Judea Reform Congregation in Durham, NC. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Words Alive (https://www.wordsalive.org/donate).
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Valentina Jones-Wagner
January 22, 2025
Everything Margie did was infused with energy. She so strongly supported Words Alive, that even after she'd moved away from San Diego, she returned to the galas whenever she could and had a smile for everyone! You've always been an inspiration, Margie! Fondly, Valentina
Toby Eisenberg
January 22, 2025
Margie was a dear friend. I will miss her always. We shared 2 classrooms for several years. We enjoyed the children so much. I was on the board when she was president and she was so energetic and enthusiastic about her role in Words Alive.
Leslye Lyons
January 13, 2025
Margie was a friend, a nonprofit partner, and a mentor. Her passion for children, especially her own, shined through everything she did and the world is a happier and better educated place for it.
Kristin Trangsrud
January 8, 2025
I remember fondly the brief time Margie, Valerie, Ben and Rebecca stayed with us when they moved to Chapel Hill. Margie immediately took an interest in my family and generously cooked delicious dinners and often took my youngest daughter, Lian, out for walks in the stroller. We had interesting discussions on education, travels, raising children and music. I felt nurtured and inspired by Margie´s warm and wise presence. What an extraordinary woman!
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Robin Blitz
December 25, 2024
I will always remember the wonderful meals that Margie cooked, her baking, and the adorable sweater and hat that she knitted for Aaron when he was born. Margie was always the perfect hostess and I still have 2 dozen wine glasses from a dinner party she threw for 60 people! Here is a picture with me and Aunt Francis.
Kamie Cicinelli
December 21, 2024
My first memory of Margie was my first first Words Alive board meeting. She was a force of nature. She was a GSD type of person. If you don't know that acronym... 'Get Stuff Done'... By the end of our second board meeting she came up to me and and insisted she wanted me to consider being the future board chair. (as if I had any say). Margie got 'her way' and that was the beginning a wonderful friendship. Being the first 'Gentile' woman on the board, she guided me along. She taught me Yiddish, and I referred to her as 'My Jewish Mom'. We had plenty of laughs, plenty of 'swears' and our share of tough times. She could be tough, she could be direct, but she deeply cared and was committed to serving others. She loved her family and was very proud of her daughters and grandkids. I will cherish my 'Margie Knitted Gifts', and never see a small sweet and not think of her. I will miss you my friend. You will be forever in my heart. xo Kamie
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