Marjorie Jean Williams, 94, a lifelong resident of Columbus, Kansas died peacefully on February 15, 2019. She was born in Columbus to Esther (Lock) and George Hawkins on October 5, 1924.
Marjorie was a loving daughter, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, dear friend and servant to many. During her long life, she worked in several important roles starting with the WW II war manufacturing effort (working on B-25 aircraft parts) in Detroit, then working for “Doc” Cain local veterinarian, Crown Coach Bus Company, Food Director at Columbus Schools, served as Secretary & Treasurer for the Columbus Country Club, a lifetime member of the Club, and party caterer to many local events.
Some of Marjorie’s most important life gifts were playing social cards, as a Master Bridge player, in many local Bridge clubs and teaching so many friends to play the game well. She valued close friends that spanned generations throughout the local area for many years. She was an avid golfer, winning many tournaments, starting the women’s leauge and struck the exciting shot of a hole-in-one. She loved and served her family through many wonderful and challenging times. She was a longstanding member of First Christian Church where her family served as leaders and faithful members for generations. She enjoyed and was well known for her gift of cooking and catering parties including the cooking of endless “messes” of her husband Jack’s bountiful fish catches and all types of candies.
Some of Marjorie’s most important life gifts were playing social cards, as a Master Bridge player, in many local Bridge clubs and teaching so many friends to play the game well. She valued close friends that spanned generations throughout the local area for many years. She was an avid golfer, winning many tournaments, starting the women’s leauge and struck the exciting shot of a hole-in-one. She loved and served her family through many wonderful and challenging times. She was a longstanding member of First Christian Church where her family served as leaders and faithful members for generations. She enjoyed and was well known for her gift of cooking and catering parties including the cooking of endless “messes” of her husband Jack’s bountiful fish catches and all types of candies.
Marjorie was preceded in death by husband Jack E. Williams, her parents Esther and George Hawkins, sister Alice (Castelli) Kastelic, brothers John James (infant) and George Wilbur Jr. (died young in the WWII Bataan Death March). She will be greatly missed by her son Kim Williams and his wife Julie of Georgetown, Texas as well as her granddaughter Michelle Webb and husband Micah and grandson Sean Williams and wife Jenna. She was great grandmother (Mimi) to Reister, Mason, Peyton, Tyler Jude (TJ), and Emine. She is also survived by nieces Catherine Ann Castelli, Carol Jean Castelli, and nephew John David Castelli.
A celebration of Marjorie’s life of service is planned for Sunday, February 24 at 1:00 PM at First Christian Church Columbus. The family has entrusted Derfelt Funeral Home in Columbus with the cremation.
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