Marjorie Beahan Vandenack

Marjorie Beahan Vandenack

May 31, 1932 – June 5, 2025

Marjorie Beahan Vandenack passed away peacefully at the age of 93, surrounded by the love of her family. A devoted mother, grandmother, educator, writer, traveler, and friend, Marjorie lived a life rich in purpose, curiosity, and deep connection to those around her.

Born in Buffalo, New York, Marjorie’s path led her west to California, where she met her beloved husband, Roger Vandenack, while he was serving in the U.S. Navy. Together they made Nebraska their home, raising their family in Yutan and becoming active members of the community. Marjorie taught generations of students in the Yutan school system, where her warmth, dedication, and love of learning left a lasting legacy.

A gifted writer, Marjorie expressed her heart through poetry, winning awards for her work and touching lives with her words. In her later years, she was especially proud to serve as a regular columnist for the Village Voice at Pacific Springs, where her reflections and storytelling were loved by fellow residents. Each Christmas, she presented a writing about the family, catching as much family history as she could.

Marjorie was active in the American Association of University Women and served as mentor and acted as president of the organization. She also acted as a tutor for children who needed support with education. She was particularly fond of the book group in which she participated. She also loved the arts and music and served as a docent for The Holland Center and the Orpheum.

Marjorie was also an adventurous spirit who loved to travel. After Roger’s passing, she set out to explore the world—embracing new cultures, meeting new people, and making memories that became cherished stories for her family. Some of her favorite trips were her Santa trips with groups of friends and any trip with family.Whether she was writing, teaching, exploring, or simply sitting at the table with family and chocolate, she brought joy, warmth, and wit to every moment.

Her favorite times were those spent with her family. She never said no to a family activity and would drop everything to join a family member for something fun or to help them in a moment of challenge. True to her vibrant spirit, the weekend before her passing, at a celebration of her 93rd birthday, she was swinging a golf club at TopGolf and enjoying chocolate cake surrounded by her entire immediate family—a joyful celebration of life that perfectly reflected the way she lived it.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Vandenack, and son, Thomas R. Vandenack. Marjorie is survived by her children: Joe (Christine) Vandenack, Matthew Vandenack, Mary Vandenack, and Patricia Intrator (Mike); her older brother, Laurence P. Beahan, M.D.; grandchildren: Michael, Anna, Jacob, Wyatt and Wade; and step-grandchildren, Lizzie and Paul West.

Marjorie’s legacy lives on in the lives she touched, the stories she told, the adventures she embraced, and the love she gave so freely in so many ways. Her presence will be deeply missed and forever treasured.

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A private family burial will take place on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at St. James Cemetery in Mead, Nebraska. Later that day,  a  Celebration of Marjorie’s Life will be held at Happy Hollow Country Club, 1701 S. 105th St., Omaha, from 4:00-6:00PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to American Cancer Society/Nebraska Chapter; American Heart Association/Nebraska Chapter; YMCA; and Omaha Public Library.

Heafey-Hoffmann-Dworak-Cutler, West Center Chapel, 7805 West Center Road, Omaha, Ne 68124. (402)-391-3900. www.heafeyheafey.com