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Marjorie Rose Burdick, 93, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday May 9, 2021. Born January 13, 1928 in Satanta, Kansas she grew up as a genuine farm girl. A longtime resident of Renton, Washington, Marjorie; affectionately known as Nana, Marge, and Marji, also lived in Colorado, Arkansas, and North Dakota.

Her diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease came later in life but as the disease advanced, it robbed her of everything she loved to do. She had to give up driving, was unable to attend her many social circles, and could no longer enjoy her gardening or hobbies. Our family is grateful for any donations and thank you for helping advance research to find a cure to this debilitating disease.

Marjorie devoted a significant portion of her life to studying genealogy and her family history. That devotion, combined with her desire to see the world, led her on genealogy trips to New England, Idaho, France, and back home to Kansas, as well as vacations to Australia, several countries in Europe, the Philippines, Alaska, California and Hawaii.

A talented seamstress, with ease and always a soft smile, Marjorie could craft anything from extravagant wedding, pageant and prom gowns to adorable, smocked children’s clothing and the most precious knit booties and hats. She also made beautiful square dance outfits for Clark and herself and tailored men's western shirts for the men in the family. Marjorie attributed her love of sewing back to when she was only 5 years old helping on the farm and learning to mend clothes, sewing on buttons with her great-grandmother.

She was a truly generous person who volunteered her time and efforts to many significant community organizations. She had a particular fondness for honoring veterans due to her familial military roots. Marjorie was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary holding numerous offices in Unit 19 as well as District 11. Volunteering countless hours to the local Veterans Hospital, the 8/40, USO Lounge at Sea-Tac Airport, Special Olympics, the National Archives at Sand Point, Librarian and Sunday School teacher at her church, as well as a Girl Scout leader when her girls were young. She shared her interest in spinning wool as a member of the local Heritage Guild.

A devout Baptist, Marjorie loved Jesus and that love shined through her as she was a true light to the world, a beacon of love, always treating people with sincere kindness and generosity. She had a sweet and gentle nature and depending on the story, could fill a room with laughter, excitement and tears with her extraordinary storytelling ability. Some of her stories were published in Territorial Magazine and Australian Smocking. We will never forget her smile or her laugh. She impacted everyone who met her.

Marjorie was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Clark, in 2007 and leaves behind their three daughters Georgia, Dorothey, and Susan, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Charley and Diane Moody, sister-in-law Joanne Moody, brother-in-law Eric Nelson and many nephews, nieces and cousins. Marjorie loved and was loved by her family beyond measure, or as she would say “to the moon and back”.