Marjorie Ann Newton
February 7, 1931 – February 5, 2025
MEMORIAL SERVICE: Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 11:00AM at First Christian Church, 6630 Dodge Street, Omaha.
In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to First Christian Church.
To view a live broadcast of the Memorial Service, please visit www.heafeyheafey.com and click the “Live Cast” button at the top of the home page.
______________________________________________________________________
Marjorie Newton was born in Greeley, Colorado on February 7, 1923. Soon after, her family moved to St. Cloud, Minnesota where she spent her childhood. Her father’s work took her family to a variety of places, one of which being Lima, Peru. This was a transformational trip for Marjorie that changed the course of her life. Because of her time in Peru, she decided to pursue a degree in education at the University of Iowa, which is where she met her husband, George. They got married in 1955 and were married for 50 years. They welcomed their first child, Bruce and moved from Des Moines, Iowa to Omaha soon after. They later welcomed Nancy and Mark.
Marjorie was a busy mother of three who also spent time substitute teaching for Spanish classes. She enjoyed volunteering for First Christian Church-Omaha where she served a variety of roles. Marjorie also served as a staff member of First Christian Church which motivated her to obtain a minister’s license from the University of Nebraska-Omaha. She later became an associate minister at First Christian Church holding that position for several years.
When Marjorie wasn’t working, you could find her sewing, reading, playing her flute or traveling with her family. She was a member of Nebraska Wind Symphony Orchestra for many years. Whenever the family got together, music was played and enjoyed by all. Marjorie especially enjoyed going to Lake of the Ozarks and taking their camper across the country. As her family grew, she continued to be very active in everyone’s lives. Education was very important to her and she helped support her children and grandchildren in their academic endeavors.
In more recent years, Marjorie struggled with dementia, but she maintained her positive attitude and zest for life. You could always find her smiling, telling a story, or singing a song with friends. Marjorie’s family will remember her best for her compassion and care for others as well as her unique and loving spirit.
Marjorie was preceded in death by husband, George E Newton; daughter, Nancy Newton Amstutz. She is survived by her sons, Bruce (Marcia) Newton and Mark Newton; son-in-law, Dale (Linda) Amstutz; grandchildren: Meredith (Adam) Taylor, Geoff (Aly) Amstutz and Brian (Valerie) Newton; great-grandchildren: Jay and Aubrey Taylor, Henry and Layla Amstutz, and Liam, Gavin, and Ada Newton; brother, Richard (Micki) Smith; sister-in-law, Dorothy Crane; brother-in-law, Wendell Newton.
Heafey-Hoffmann-Dworak-Cutler, West Center Chapel, 7805 West Center Road, Omaha, Ne 68124. (402)-391-3900. www.heafeyheafey.com
6 Comments
She was a joy to take care of for many years, we will all remember her humming everyday all day and her smile. She will be missed by all the Crown Pointe staff gals 🙂
Leonard and I remember Marge from church fondly. Our sympathies to the family.
She, her husband, George, and her children, Bruce, Nancy, and Mark, were all great supporters of the First Christian Church youth group. I am forever grateful for her positive example of living with meaning and purpose.
I have many fond memories of Marg and treasure having known her. My sincere condolences to the entire family. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I remember Marge as a very special church friend-always a special hello/how are you, kind to everyone and rooted in her faith. Condolences to Bruce & Marcia and Mark and all her loved family.
She was such a wonderful person. I was a childhood friend of her daughter Nancy, and Marge was always so kind. She was our campfire girl leader and we always had a great time at her house singing and learning all sorts of things. I just adored her. I admired her for her quiet religious ways. Rest in peace.
Sign Guestbook