Marjorie Sherwood passed away at her home on January 15, 2015 at the age of 79. Marjorie was born November 7, 1935 in Horace, ND to Hagvart John Sund and Hilda Marie Swanson. They resided in North Dakota until the start of WWII when they relocated to Bremerton, WA where her dad worked in the shipyards.
In 1955 Marjorie married James Olsen in Tacoma, WA. They had four children, Greg, Gary, Tom and Lori. They lived in Tacoma until 1965 at which time they moved to Helena MT to be closer to Jim’s family. Jim and Marjorie were divorced in 1979.
Marjorie worked two stints spanning 18 years at Montana Physicians Service/Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana. In between she worked in the family businesses operating bars in Avon and Toston, MT. She retired from Blue Cross Blue Shield in 1994.
Marjorie married Edward “Cactus” Sherwood in 1988. They resided in Townsend, MT until each of their deaths. Marjorie enjoyed music, books, family and friends. She and Cactus many times surprised folks with their love of rock and roll music. They very much enjoyed going out and having a great time at gathers and local establishments.
Marjorie was preceded in death by her mother, father, brother Jack, sister Helen, son Gary, husband Cactus and ex-husband Jim.
Marjorie is survived by her sister: Marion Throne, Portland, OR; children Greg (Ronna) Olsen, Anchorage, AK, Tom (Karyn) Olsen, Helena, MT and Lori Calabrese, Draper, UT; step-children Sydney (Jim) Webb, Tigard, OR, Skip Sherwood, Spokane, WA, Carl Sherwood, Spokane, WA, Leslie (Bernie) Skinner, Las Vegas, NV and Marnie Sherwood, Portland, OR. Her grand children include: Michelle Olsen, Anchorage, AK, Taylor Calabrese and Sophia Speights, Draper, UT, Grant and Jack Olsen, Helena, MT and Aaron Zahn, Three Forks, MT. Marjorie has one great-grandchild, Nicholas Olsen of Anchorage.
A memorial service celebrating Marjorie’s life will be held at 2:00 on January 23, 2015 at Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 212 Broadway, Townsend, MT. A reception will follow the memorial service at the American Legion in Townsend. Memorials in Marjorie’s name are suggested to the Salvation Army of Helena, 1905 Henderson, Helena, MT 59601.
Carolan Bunegar says
I worked with Marje at Blue Cross Blue Shield. She was such a fun and wonderful person to work with. Her smile would light up a room. Last time I saw her was at a rest stop between here and Missoula. Still the same old Marje.
Mariana Vitorino says
Marjorie always made me feel like part of the family. She was kind to me, made me feel at home always, was never short with a smile or a wonderful word. I remember spending time with her, Lori, and Taylor in Washington DC and we had a fantastic time. I remember her hearing aid going off and a buzz which brought us all to attention. She was such a fun person. I will miss her very much. I am happy that, thanks to Lori, I was able to meet such a great person which I so admire. Marje – have fun in heaven – behave yourself. Love you always, Mariana Vitorino
Pam Clark says
My thoughts and prayers for the family. So sorry for your loss.
Scott and Dana Selanders says
I only had the pleasure of meeting Marjorie one time, but she seemed like she enjoyed life and being around her family.
Praying for you Lori and Taylor and all of her family right now.
Dana
Linda James says
My condolences to Marje’s family and friends.
I am sorry I didn’t get to know you better Marje.
It was nice to meet you and be your FB friend!
Richard Ragen says
I am so glad my mom and I got to visit with Marje and Cactus when I drove my mother to Townsend the summer of 2012. It was around the time of another great loss…her son Gary. Marje was always so kind to me and I have wonderful memories of her. I remember at my parent’s 40th wedding anniversary in Townsend in 1987 sitting with Marje in our garage packed with people just laughing it up. That’s the Marje I remember. My condolences to Greg, Tom and Lori and the rest of Marje’s family. She’ll be missed.
Richard