Marjorie Pearl Almquist, 90

Aug. 23, 1921 - Feb. 16, 2012

Marjorie Pearl Almquist, born in Wallace on Aug. 23, 1921, died peacefully in her sleep with family at her side on Feb. 16, 2012. She lived most of her 90 years in Mullan attending all 12 years of school in Mullan.

Marjorie was preceded in death by her parents ,John William Taylor and Pearl Artemis Hays; her two younger sisters, Jane Lowry and Dorothy Freeman; her husband, Elmer; grandson Jason; and great-granddaughters Donna and Carol.

Marjorie married Elmer Almquist and together they raised nine children in Mullan, daughters Joan (and Philip) Wight, June (and Ernie) Kienholz, Sue Almquist, Barbara (and Jim) Thomas, Elma (and Wayne) Chambers, and sons Denny (and Mary Gay), Don (Pudge and Jacki), Art (and Mercy) and Gust (and Teresa). Her surviving descendants number 78 - 9 children, 22 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren, besides numerous nieces and nephews.

Anyone who knew Marjorie knew that her family and her strong faith were of prime importance to her. She was noted for her loving generosity, kindness, hospitality and self-sacrificing spirit. Marjorie was an active Bible teacher in her community for more than 60 years and her congregation was as dear to her as family. She will be greatly missed by both family and friends.

Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012, at the Wallace High School Auditorium. A gathering will follow in the adjoining gym and all are invited to attend.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Shoshone County Humane Society, P.O. Box 1005, Kellogg, ID 83837 would be appreciated.