Marge Michell, 70, passed away peacefully in the loving arms of her sister, daughters, granddaughter and niece at her home early Monday morning, Nov. 19, 2007. The same date, one year ago, her special mother-in-law, Mary Michell Mills passed.
She was born March 28, 1937, to Oswald and Annie (Ashley) Felsman, the 10th of 11 children.
She learned young how to be a hard-working caregiver. She was in the Ursulines Boarding Home at the young age of 3 because she lost her own mom at such an early age. Mom grew up quick and stern. She even told us she enjoyed being raised by the Ursuline nuns. She and Floss were Sister Andre's favorite girls.
At a young age of 14 or 15, she married the love of her life, Gilbert, and they raised five "Navy brats"! Twenty years as a Navy wife, she passed many inspections with flying colors.
After Gilbert's retirement in 1971, the family moved home, where Mom, Dad and son Randall built their home in St. Ignatius.
She was very devoted to the St. Ignatius Catholic Church and the Church Ladies Guild. She also taught Catechism to many kids.
After her and Gilbert's marriage unfortunately ended, she had to begin a new life seeking employment. She was such a hard worker, she had no problem finding work. First she tended bar at Buffalo and Tepee, eventually owning her own in Perma. She also enjoyed helping her friend in the backcountry with his horse packing outfit. They also had a roping arena that she enjoyed thoroughly.
After selling the Perma Bar, she moved back to St. Ignatius and started in the road construction business as a flagger. She was very serious with this position and the owners of the companies she worked for took great trust in her dedication.
She and her ex-husband always remained friends and ended up in business together as owners of the Silver Dollar Bar in St. Ignatius for about 10 years. She loved it!
She also worked with the Mission Headstart as an assistant teacher, and her special place of employment was at the St. Ignatius Senior Citizens Center, where she met and loved so many of the members.
For about the last 10 years, she was a dedicated member of the Mission Valley Honor Guard, she played taps for many of our fallen veterans. At one burial, she played taps twice on a tape recorder, of course. She didn't hit stop quick enough (LOL), thus the nickname "Two Taps Marge."
She also sewed, cooked and made sure that her "boys" were taken care of. She also was very proud and honored to be a member of the Mission Valley Honor Guard.
She enjoyed sewing most of her life; she made a lot of us kids clothes, special dresses for Communion, graduations and daughter Ronda's wedding dress.
Other things she enjoyed were ceramics, gardening, yardwork and just taking care of everyone else's needs. We will surely miss her.
Marge was preceded in death by her parents, Oswald and Annie (Ashley) Felsman; eight brothers, Ronald, Bill, Oswald Jr., Mark, Grub, Harold, Carl and Joe Dog; one sister, Alberta (Felsman) Priefert; and a special mother-in-law, Mary Michell Mills.
Survivors include her sister, Floss Felsman; her soul mate Gilbert J. Michell; children, Gilbert R. (Beanie) Michell, Ronda (J.C.) Michell, Randall J. (Sherry) Michell, Rita Renee' (Tim) Evans and Rachel (Randy) Michell; grandchildren, Matthew, Johnny, Tommy, Conrad, Amber, Michael, Elliott, R.J., Matthew, Mary, Amanda, Ryan and Cougar; and nine great-grandchildren.
Marjorie Ann's ashes will be buried on her daddy's grave in the St. Ignatius Catholic Cemetery
She was born March 28, 1937, to Oswald and Annie (Ashley) Felsman, the 10th of 11 children.
She learned young how to be a hard-working caregiver. She was in the Ursulines Boarding Home at the young age of 3 because she lost her own mom at such an early age. Mom grew up quick and stern. She even told us she enjoyed being raised by the Ursuline nuns. She and Floss were Sister Andre's favorite girls.
At a young age of 14 or 15, she married the love of her life, Gilbert, and they raised five "Navy brats"! Twenty years as a Navy wife, she passed many inspections with flying colors.
After Gilbert's retirement in 1971, the family moved home, where Mom, Dad and son Randall built their home in St. Ignatius.
She was very devoted to the St. Ignatius Catholic Church and the Church Ladies Guild. She also taught Catechism to many kids.
After her and Gilbert's marriage unfortunately ended, she had to begin a new life seeking employment. She was such a hard worker, she had no problem finding work. First she tended bar at Buffalo and Tepee, eventually owning her own in Perma. She also enjoyed helping her friend in the backcountry with his horse packing outfit. They also had a roping arena that she enjoyed thoroughly.
After selling the Perma Bar, she moved back to St. Ignatius and started in the road construction business as a flagger. She was very serious with this position and the owners of the companies she worked for took great trust in her dedication.
She and her ex-husband always remained friends and ended up in business together as owners of the Silver Dollar Bar in St. Ignatius for about 10 years. She loved it!
She also worked with the Mission Headstart as an assistant teacher, and her special place of employment was at the St. Ignatius Senior Citizens Center, where she met and loved so many of the members.
For about the last 10 years, she was a dedicated member of the Mission Valley Honor Guard, she played taps for many of our fallen veterans. At one burial, she played taps twice on a tape recorder, of course. She didn't hit stop quick enough (LOL), thus the nickname "Two Taps Marge."
She also sewed, cooked and made sure that her "boys" were taken care of. She also was very proud and honored to be a member of the Mission Valley Honor Guard.
She enjoyed sewing most of her life; she made a lot of us kids clothes, special dresses for Communion, graduations and daughter Ronda's wedding dress.
Other things she enjoyed were ceramics, gardening, yardwork and just taking care of everyone else's needs. We will surely miss her.
Marge was preceded in death by her parents, Oswald and Annie (Ashley) Felsman; eight brothers, Ronald, Bill, Oswald Jr., Mark, Grub, Harold, Carl and Joe Dog; one sister, Alberta (Felsman) Priefert; and a special mother-in-law, Mary Michell Mills.
Survivors include her sister, Floss Felsman; her soul mate Gilbert J. Michell; children, Gilbert R. (Beanie) Michell, Ronda (J.C.) Michell, Randall J. (Sherry) Michell, Rita Renee' (Tim) Evans and Rachel (Randy) Michell; grandchildren, Matthew, Johnny, Tommy, Conrad, Amber, Michael, Elliott, R.J., Matthew, Mary, Amanda, Ryan and Cougar; and nine great-grandchildren.
Marjorie Ann's ashes will be buried on her daddy's grave in the St. Ignatius Catholic Cemetery
Marge Michell, 70, passed away peacefully in the loving arms of her sister, daughters, granddaughter and niece at her home early Monday morning, Nov. 19, 2007. The same date, one year ago, her special mother-in-law, Mary Michell Mills passed.
She was born March 28, 1937, to Oswald and Annie (Ashley) Felsman, the 10th of 11 children.
She learned young how to be a hard-working caregiver. She was in the Ursulines Boarding Home at the young age of 3 because she lost her own mom at such an early age. Mom grew up quick and stern. She even told us she enjoyed being raised by the Ursuline nuns. She and Floss were Sister Andre's favorite girls.
At a young age of 14 or 15, she married the love of her life, Gilbert, and they raised five "Navy brats"! Twenty years as a Navy wife, she passed many inspections with flying colors.
After Gilbert's retirement in 1971, the family moved home, where Mom, Dad and son Randall built their home in St. Ignatius.
She was very devoted to the St. Ignatius Catholic Church and the Church Ladies Guild. She also taught Catechism to many kids.
After her and Gilbert's marriage unfortunately ended, she had to begin a new life seeking employment. She was such a hard worker, she had no problem finding work. First she tended bar at Buffalo and Tepee, eventually owning her own in Perma. She also enjoyed helping her friend in the backcountry with his horse packing outfit. They also had a roping arena that she enjoyed thoroughly.
After selling the Perma Bar, she moved back to St. Ignatius and started in the road construction business as a flagger. She was very serious with this position and the owners of the companies she worked for took great trust in her dedication.
She and her ex-husband always remained friends and ended up in business together as owners of the Silver Dollar Bar in St. Ignatius for about 10 years. She loved it!
She also worked with the Mission Headstart as an assistant teacher, and her special place of employment was at the St. Ignatius Senior Citizens Center, where she met and loved so many of the members.
For about the last 10 years, she was a dedicated member of the Mission Valley Honor Guard, she played taps for many of our fallen veterans. At one burial, she played taps twice on a tape recorder, of course. She didn't hit stop quick enough (LOL), thus the nickname "Two Taps Marge."
She also sewed, cooked and made sure that her "boys" were taken care of. She also was very proud and honored to be a member of the Mission Valley Honor Guard.
She enjoyed sewing most of her life; she made a lot of us kids clothes, special dresses for Communion, graduations and daughter Ronda's wedding dress.
Other things she enjoyed were ceramics, gardening, yardwork and just taking care of everyone else's needs. We will surely miss her.
Marge was preceded in death by her parents, Oswald and Annie (Ashley) Felsman; eight brothers, Ronald, Bill, Oswald Jr., Mark, Grub, Harold, Carl and Joe Dog; one sister, Alberta (Felsman) Priefert; and a special mother-in-law, Mary Michell Mills.
Survivors include her sister, Floss Felsman; her soul mate Gilbert J. Michell; children, Gilbert R. (Beanie) Michell, Ronda (J.C.) Michell, Randall J. (Sherry) Michell, Rita Renee' (Tim) Evans and Rachel (Randy) Michell; grandchildren, Matthew, Johnny, Tommy, Conrad, Amber, Michael, Elliott, R.J., Matthew, Mary, Amanda, Ryan and Cougar; and nine great-grandchildren.
Marjorie Ann's ashes will be buried on her daddy's grave in the St. Ignatius Catholic Cemetery
She was born March 28, 1937, to Oswald and Annie (Ashley) Felsman, the 10th of 11 children.
She learned young how to be a hard-working caregiver. She was in the Ursulines Boarding Home at the young age of 3 because she lost her own mom at such an early age. Mom grew up quick and stern. She even told us she enjoyed being raised by the Ursuline nuns. She and Floss were Sister Andre's favorite girls.
At a young age of 14 or 15, she married the love of her life, Gilbert, and they raised five "Navy brats"! Twenty years as a Navy wife, she passed many inspections with flying colors.
After Gilbert's retirement in 1971, the family moved home, where Mom, Dad and son Randall built their home in St. Ignatius.
She was very devoted to the St. Ignatius Catholic Church and the Church Ladies Guild. She also taught Catechism to many kids.
After her and Gilbert's marriage unfortunately ended, she had to begin a new life seeking employment. She was such a hard worker, she had no problem finding work. First she tended bar at Buffalo and Tepee, eventually owning her own in Perma. She also enjoyed helping her friend in the backcountry with his horse packing outfit. They also had a roping arena that she enjoyed thoroughly.
After selling the Perma Bar, she moved back to St. Ignatius and started in the road construction business as a flagger. She was very serious with this position and the owners of the companies she worked for took great trust in her dedication.
She and her ex-husband always remained friends and ended up in business together as owners of the Silver Dollar Bar in St. Ignatius for about 10 years. She loved it!
She also worked with the Mission Headstart as an assistant teacher, and her special place of employment was at the St. Ignatius Senior Citizens Center, where she met and loved so many of the members.
For about the last 10 years, she was a dedicated member of the Mission Valley Honor Guard, she played taps for many of our fallen veterans. At one burial, she played taps twice on a tape recorder, of course. She didn't hit stop quick enough (LOL), thus the nickname "Two Taps Marge."
She also sewed, cooked and made sure that her "boys" were taken care of. She also was very proud and honored to be a member of the Mission Valley Honor Guard.
She enjoyed sewing most of her life; she made a lot of us kids clothes, special dresses for Communion, graduations and daughter Ronda's wedding dress.
Other things she enjoyed were ceramics, gardening, yardwork and just taking care of everyone else's needs. We will surely miss her.
Marge was preceded in death by her parents, Oswald and Annie (Ashley) Felsman; eight brothers, Ronald, Bill, Oswald Jr., Mark, Grub, Harold, Carl and Joe Dog; one sister, Alberta (Felsman) Priefert; and a special mother-in-law, Mary Michell Mills.
Survivors include her sister, Floss Felsman; her soul mate Gilbert J. Michell; children, Gilbert R. (Beanie) Michell, Ronda (J.C.) Michell, Randall J. (Sherry) Michell, Rita Renee' (Tim) Evans and Rachel (Randy) Michell; grandchildren, Matthew, Johnny, Tommy, Conrad, Amber, Michael, Elliott, R.J., Matthew, Mary, Amanda, Ryan and Cougar; and nine great-grandchildren.
Marjorie Ann's ashes will be buried on her daddy's grave in the St. Ignatius Catholic Cemetery
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