Marjorie A. Galligan

Marjorie A. Galligan obituary, SPANAWAY, WA

Marjorie A. Galligan

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Marjorie Galligan Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Fir Lane Memorial Park, Funeral Home, Chapel & Crematorium on Dec. 2, 2025.

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Marjorie was born in Superior, Wi on August 3 1929. After high school she moved to St Paul MN where she was a telephone operator and was a target girl in a carnival act. She was also a cub scout and girl scout leader. She also spent time volunteering in the schools that her kids attended. She moved to Washington in 1967, where she worked in the hospitality field. She passed away on November 7, 2025 at 96 years old. She is survived by 4 siblings, 5 children, 18 grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
Marjorie is preceded in death by her father Michael Flaherty and mother Genevieve Flaherty, husband William Galligan, 2 sons, Dale Meyers and David Meyers, a son in law James VanderHoff, granddaughter, Genevieve VanderHoff, and grandson Jacob Ousley. 3 sisters, Kathleen Barton, Theresa Braun and Patsy McNaughton. Brothers, Tommy Flaherty and Ray Flaherty.
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Upcoming Events

Dec

10

Rosary

9:30 a.m.

Our Lady Queen of Heaven Church

14601 A Street South, Tacoma, WA 98444

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10

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10:00 a.m.

Our Lady Queen of Heaven Church

14601 A Street South, Tacoma, WA 98444

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