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Marjorie L. Duff 1921 ~ 2009 Marjorie Louise Duff was born on March 27, 1921 in Winchester, Illinois and left this earthplane on May 23, 2009 She is survived by her husband, Everett; two daughters, Sandra Summers and Marilyn Rasmussen all of Salt Lake City; seven grand-children, 11 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren; sister, Barbara Haggard of Illinois. She is preceded in death by her parents, Margaret and Robert Woodall; sisters, Jean Likes, Dorothy Fanning and Ilene Krase; brother, Bud Woodall; grandson, Shane Duff Rasmussen. Marjorie grew up in Winchester, Illinois. She married Everett Duff of Pittsfield, Illinois on May 5, 1943. They had two daughters and lived most of their lives in the Midwest before coming to Salt Lake City in 1984. Although, she worked many years as a manager for J.C. Penney Co. The majority of her time was spent being a homemaker. She put the needs of her family first and was always there for her girls as they grew up. She liked to travel and saw most of the lower 48 states and many countries abroad. She had a love for music and played the piano and organ with great expertise. Whenever it was possible you could find her on the dance floor with her beloved husband. Marjorie had great fun keeping the slot machines company on her occasional trips to Wendover and Laughlin. She mostly enjoyed staying home and spending time with the family playing board games and making popcorn. Family was her first love and they will miss her stories and her laughter about the good ole' times of which there were many. The family wishes to thank the CNA's, Nursing staff and friends at Garden Terrace Center for their love, support and excellent care. Graveside services will be Thursday, May 28, 2009, 1:15 p.m. at Valley View Memorial Park, 4400 West 4100 South. Friends and family may call from 12-1:00 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Rd. prior to the graveside.

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune on May 27, 2009.

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jamie higgins

June 10, 2009

dear everett ,
i am so sorry for your loss i wish i could have been there more i loved being there for marge. i hope all is well in the future

June 4, 2009

Uncle Everett and family,

The memories of Marge and you shine bright in my memory. My deepest sympathy to you and the rest of the family. My hope is that happy times and warm memories will give all of you comfort to get though this trying time.

Love always,
Dick Fanning

May 27, 2009

Dear Everett,

The thoughts and prayers of the people of Trinity United Methodist Church are with you and your family at this difficult time. Our Christian Caregivers were always blessed when they visited Marjorie and shared communion with her and you. Your love for one another was a true inspiration. May God be with you as your mourn the loss of this beautiful lady.

Sincerely,
Dorothy Ramseth

May 27, 2009

Dear Everett,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Marjorie was a joy to get to know. While I was at Garden Terrace it always was one of my highlights of each day to come in and visit with you and Marjorie.

You both were so lucky to have each other. I always saw so much love between you and her.

Since I left I have missed you both. Take care and know you will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Love
Kelli Letham

Ginny Fanning

May 27, 2009

Dear Everett and family,
We send our sympathy in the loss of Marge. I have so many happy memories of times we got to spend with you. I trust that your memories will bring you all comfort as you celebrate a very special lady and the joy she brought to so many.
I appreciated the call and will get in touch with you after the service.
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
With love,
Ginny, Audra, and Wade Fanning

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