In loving memory of...Marjorie Ann Cornwell Marge Cornwell, formerly of Overland Park Kansas and Durango Colorado, peacefully passed from her sleep into eternal life Saturday, February 10th in Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin. She was 94. There will be cremation with a private burial in Emporia Kansas alongside her late husband of 53 years, Bill Cornwell .
Marge was born in Potwin, Kansas in 1924. Marge and Bill grew up in Emporia Kansas. During WWII, Marge served on the Kansas Rationing Board & Bill served in the USCG. Following the war, they were married in Emporia. Marge and Bill lived in Lincoln Kansas and Beloit Kansas, before moving to Overland Park Kansas in 1958. There Bill taught and coached basketball at Shawnee Mission North High School. Marge began working outside the home in 1968 at Indian Hills Jr. High School as an administrative assistant to the principal, where she worked until she and Bill retired in 1989. She had many passions including sewing, crafts, gardening, painting and volunteering. Though they continued to stay connected to their many dear friends in Overland Park, they moved to Durango and were very active in the community. Family and friends take great comfort in the richness of Marge's life, her zest for living, giving of herself and her smile. She was a member of the San Juan Basin Archeology Society, volunteered at the Methodist Thrift store, served at the local soup kitchen for years. Marge faithfully served and loved her church family at First United Methodist Church in Durango. Her retirement was filled with the love of outdoor adventures, including hiking, camping, golf, skiing. She also loved to travel, went on several mission trips abroad and enjoyed entertaining family and friends. After Bill's death in 1999, Marge found love again and married John Waters of Durango. They also shared an active, strong and loving marriage. Following John's death in July of 2016, she moved to Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin to be close to her daughter Eve for the remainder of her life.
Marge is survived by her two sons, Michael Cornwell (Jonnie) of Ottawa Kansas, Jeffrey Cornwell (Betsy) of Anchorage Alaska and daughter Eve Cornwell Gaines (Terry) of Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin. She has two grand children, Jessica Cornwell Grantier (Stephen) of Anchorage Alaska and Zachary Cozzie of Denver Colorado and one great-grand daughter, Dayton Jewel Cozzie. Her family was blessed by her love, her sacrifice, her passions, her servants heart and faith.
Any memorials or charitable donation can be given to the First United Methodist Church of Durango Colorado.
2917 Aspen Drive Durango, CO 81301
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Love and prayers to Mike, Jeff and Eve and your families for the loss of your mom. She was an amazing and wonderful lady.
Colleen mahoney Martin
February 26, 2018
So sorry to hear about your mother, Eve. Thinking of you, Beth Millard Vaughan
February 25, 2018
I am so sorry for your family's loss. Please know our Heavenly Father "hears our prayers and sees our tears" (2Kings 20:5). May you find comfort in his word during this difficult time.
Cathy T.
February 25, 2018
Marge was a lovely neighbor. My children thought she was most amazing on the first day of a snow storm. She often was the first on our street to have a snowman built in her front yard. If not, it's because she was the first to arrive at Hillcrest to cross country ski on their track. Yes, she was incredibly spunky and she truly lived! She will be missed!
Karen Cox
February 25, 2018
Kind thoughts are with the family in your time of grief. May fond memories bring comfort during these difficult days. Psalms 9:9
February 25, 2018
I love this woman so much!! She was such a remarkable person; kind, witty, humble and fun...I and many others will miss her deeply. I was blessed to know her and she blessed me in so many ways. I know you will be wrapped in His tender mercy during this time of loss. My prayers are with you.
Meme Eberspacher
February 24, 2018
MARILYN Summers
February 19, 2018
My deepest condolences to the family . May cherished memories bring you comfort and may God give you peace . Romans 15 : 13
February 16, 2018
My sincere sympathy to you for the loss of your dear loved one . May you find the comfort you need to sustain you during this very difficult time .
February 16, 2018
My sincere condolences to the family. May you find comfort in knowing that our loved ones will return to the days of youthful vigor as promised. (Job 33:25)
NN
February 16, 2018
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