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Marjorie Stapleton Obituary
Marjorie H. Stapleton, 86, of South Temple, died March 19, 2012, in Reading Hospital and Medical Center. She was admitted there from Country Meadows of Wyomissing where she resided since Aug. 1.
She was the widow of Robert H. Stapleton who died Oct. 10, 2008.
Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late John S. and Mabel S. (Shal-ter) Hipple.
A graduate of West Chester University, she had been employed as a kindergarten teacher for the Reading School District for four years. She was a member of Good Shepherd United Church of Christ, Tuckerton, the Muhlenberg Retired Teachers Association and was active in the Women's Club of Muhlenberg and the Laureldale Garden Club.
She is survived by one son, James A., husband of Nancy R. Stapleton, and one daughter, Judith L., wife of Scott Schaeffer, both of Laureldale, and four grandchildren, Rebecca C. Walker, Ellen R., wife of Benjamin A. Hale, Matthew S., husband of Amanda Schaeffer, and Andrew J., husband of Leah M. Stapleton. There are also four great-grandchildren: Delani P. and Corbin M. Walker, Ida C. Stapleton and Carter M. Schaeffer.
Funeral service from Good Shepherd United Church of Christ, 170 Tuckerton Rd., Reading, PA 19605 on Monday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Dr. Robert Stewart and Rev. D. Michael Bennethum officiating. Burial will follow in Laureldale Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Milkins Giles Funeral Home, Inc., 4914 Kutztown Road, Temple, and Monday from 10 a.m. until service time in the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Good Shepherd UCC Building Fund at the above address or Hope Lutheran Church Music Ministry, 601 N. Front St., Reading, PA 19601. Online condolences may be made at www.MilkinsGiles.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Marjorie Stapleton
April 6, 2012
I will forever hold the memories of Bob and Marge in OC and our Miss America weekends. They were two wonderful people, whom I was honoured to know. May you both rest in peace, til we meet again. Barbara (Hiller) Bossler
Janine Hallam
March 25, 2012
I remember years ago when a trip to Reading to see Aunt Marge and Uncle Bob was a long journey in the car, but so worth it to arrive at their house to be welcomed and enveloped in warmth and love. Something about being there was just so comforting. I would sleep in Judy's old room under the canopy and Allan would sleep in Jim's old room with all the nooks and crannies. We would play ping pong in the basement and we would have shoo fly pie for breakfast. In more recent years my memories are of sitting on the patio talking with Aunt Marge and Uncle Bob, walking to the neighbor's to look at the amazing train set up and coloring a picture at Aunt Marge's request, looking through at all others who also had carefully colored a bird in her own personal and unique guest book. Aunt Marge was so special. I feel privileged to have known and loved her and she will be missed. I will cherish the memories.
Fay and Ian Neil
March 25, 2012
We remember with joy the time Marge and Bob visited us in Australia and we spent time with them in Reading. Marge had a great love of nature and enjoyed seeing the blue wren bird in the Australian bush. Our condolences to her family who can find comfort knowing she is with her Heavenly Father.
Fay and Ian Neil
March 24, 2012
We have great memories of Marge and Bob when they visited Australia and when we visited them in Reading. We will miss receiving her annual Christmas card and letter with news of the family. We will remember her great love of nature and especially the blue wren bird. Our condolences to the family who can be comforted knowing she is now with her Heavenly Father.
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Elizabeth Stapleton
March 23, 2012
Goodnight, my sweet Aunt Marge. You are in the precious care of your Savior. I'm sure you are dancing with Uncle Bob right now! Thank you for all of the wonderful memories, your kind and generous spirit, and most of all, your enthusiastic love.
March 22, 2012
It is hard to lose your mother. Yours will be especially missed because she was a kind, caring, fun-loving, intelligent woman. It seems very appropriate that she died during this season of beautiful blossoming flowers and trees. I can hear her commenting on the beauty, accompanied by that sweet smile of hers. I sorely miss my Uncle Bob and Aunt Marge. Love to all of you. Peggy Steinfurth
Donna and Darwin Stapleton
March 22, 2012
We will remember the wonderful woman who embraced so many people and ideas with open arms.......we will be thankful for the cokes, the card-playing, the inquiries about our lives, the shell, bird, plant, and rose identification and collections, and all the LOVE which she (and Uncle Bob) spread over their years. Her love will continue to expand.
March 22, 2012
What a wonderful lady she was! We were so glad we had the opportunity to meet her at Ellen and Ben's wedding. Our deepest sympathy to all the family at this time of great loss. May the rich memories of her life sustain you during this time.
With love...Steve, Nettie, & Kristin Hale and Alberta Farndale
Robert Spiers
March 22, 2012
I have wonderful memories of Marjorie on my trips to Temple Pa and other part of the United States she was a delight to be with and to know her was a joy. She was my American Mum. My condolences to the Stapleton's and Schaeffer's
Robert Spiers. Bendigo. Victoria. Australia.
Sally Reitenauer
March 22, 2012
Jim, Nancy, Ellen, and Andy - I am very sorry for your loss and will up hold your family in my prayers. ~ Sally Reitenauer
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