Marcia Lynn Pyle

Marcia Pyle Obituary

Pyle, Marcia Lynn
Age 52
Beloved wife, mother, daughter,
sister, friend, and pastor.
Marcia passed away peacefully at home on September 8 surrounded by her family following a 17 month battle with ovarian cancer. She is survived by her husband Neil Anderson; daughters Jodi (Deb Lawson) Karnick, Hanne Anderson, and Elicia (Ryan) Moody; parents Ernest and Betty Lou Pyle; brothers Kenneth (Sandra), Richard (Nathalie), Gerald (Barbara), and Robert (Anne); and a large extended family. Marcia served as associate pastor of Christ Lutheran Church in Menomonie, WI from 1986 to 1991, and as senior pastor at First Lutheran Church in Amery, WI from 1991 up to her retirement for health reasons in February, 2005. She leaves a legacy of indomitable energy and selfless caring, reminding all of us who loved her that we are God's agents in this world and there is much we can do to make a difference. Visitation will be at Williamson Funeral Home in Amery, WI on September 11 from 4 - 8 with sharing time last hour. A funeral service will be held at First Lutheran Church in Amery, WI on September 12 at 2pm with interment following at Amery Cemetery. Memorials to be dedicated to scholarship fund at Amery High School.

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Published by Pioneer Press on Sep. 9, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Marcia Pyle

8 Entries

Deb Lawson

September 13, 2005

Marcia - The women with the can-do, nothing is ever impossible, attitude. She amazed me often with her ability to do anything she set her mind to. I will miss her great words of wisdom, her caring spirit and of course, her love for good food. ;-)

Cheryl Brandt

September 13, 2005

BEST FRIENDS ARE FOREVER!

I sit and think of you

and all the things that we've been through.

You are my soul mate, my very best friend

and I know you'll be there until the end

Your shoulder to cry on will soon be gone

who will be there when something is wrong.

When times are tough you're always there

It shows me just how much you care

Although were going separate ways

you're in my heart till my final days.

Nothing can make a person see

how special a friend you are to me

I dreamed of a friend just like you

and finally my dream came true

noting else could ever fulfill

everything you're friendship will

You understand a side of me

that no one else could ever see.

You know what's wrong before I cry

but if I do, you always seem to know why.

A friend like you is hard to find

you put my problems all behind.

You were there when no one cared

the best times were the ones we shared

We've been together through good and bad

you made me laugh when I was sad

and no one else could ever be

as good of a friend you are to me

Our time together is wilting away

seems more and more now everyday,

but from now until the very end

you'll always be my special friend.

Love ya,

Kay Yanochko

September 13, 2005

My husband and I are next door neighbors in Florida to Lou & Ernie Pyle. We had the priviledge of meeting Marsha and hearing her preach. She definitely had a gift from God which she shared with others. God Bless the wonderful family she leaves.

Charlotte Helling

September 12, 2005

My husband and I are friends of Marcia's parents Lou and Ernie. Through them we heard so many wonderful things about Marcia and the joy she shared with so many. I did have the honor of meeting her and attending her church in Amery and could see the Spirit shining through her. What a legacy she leaves. God Bless all who loved her.

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Chris Clark

September 10, 2005

To Marsha's husband and children --

My grandma is a member at First Lutheran in Amery... we got to know Marsha through attending church occasionally with Grandma and Grandpa, but more so during the health issues we faced with my Grandpa over the years -- and finally as we said good-bye to Grandpa. Marsha was a great pastor and a wonderful person. We are so thankful for her trips to the cities to visit Grandpa in the hospital and to spend time with us-- either in prayer, stories or silence. She was a genuinely kind person. The tears she shed at Grandpa's gravesite were a true testament of the caring person she was... She touched many people's lives and will be missed by many --Although no one will miss her more than all of you.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Sincerely,

Chris & Bob Clark

Grandchildren of Jim & Ellen Lynskey

Mike Swecker

September 10, 2005

What a delight it is to know Marcia. Or perhaps a better way to phrase that would be to experience Marcia! In our telephone conversations, I appreciated her enthusiasm for the Via de Cristo ministry...then I visited her and the congregation at First Lutheran and observed that her contagious enthusiasm wasn't limited or directed to any specific program but clearly touched everyone and everything that in her path. She left a wake wherever she went and I'm glad to have been splashed by it!

Those of us in the Lord never say goodbye for the last time!

.

Toni Dravis

September 9, 2005

I am a member of First Lutheran in Amery - where I joined because of Marcia in 1992.

As I’d told Marcia, she’d been there through all the crises of my adult life,and the happy events: in particular, my wedding. She gave advice - sometimes bluntly - but always in my best interest. She truly exemplified grace & bravery since her diagnosis. I was very happy that she was able to meet my daughter, born in April. I won’t forget the last time we visited when despite the fact that she was dying, she prayed for me and my family. I will miss her deeply and she will not be forgotten. Mercedes is going to learn about her when she gets older. I heard a quote that I think very much applies here, “How wonderful to have known someone who makes saying goodbye to so awful.”

Terri Yira

September 9, 2005

I find myself at a total loss for words this morning. Marcia will be missed by so many. We know that she is busy this morning getting answers from God to all the questions that she has had during her lifetime. I hope he has a couple days free, because we know she can keep him busy!! :-) Marcia lived her faith so strongly and was such an inspiration. She married my husband and I, and baptized both of our children. The special memories we have of those days are in large part due to her gift of ministry. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family. She will live on so strongly in the hearts and minds of the MANY that she influenced in her lifetime.

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