Marjorie Foster Murray
September 1 1945 - December 30 2014
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Marjorie Foster Murray, age 69, of Columbus (Ohio) died on Tuesday, December 30, 2014, after a brave battle with cancer. Marjorie, daughter of George and Helen Foster, loving mother to Alexandra and Spencer passed away surrounded by family and friends. She is survived by her loving son, Spencer; and daughter, Alexandra; as well as sisters Johannah and Paula and brother George. She is also survived by five loving grandchildren, Foster, Noah, Isabella, Liam and Eliza; and many dear friends. Marjorie worked as a Columbus City School counselor for young children until her retirement almost three years ago. She brought her empathic approach and this helped to turn around at risk youth for a chance at a better life. She also worked for many years inspiring students at Columbus State and other educational organizations teaching English and writing. Marjorie travelled the world and enjoyed all of the wonderful people she’s met and had yet to meet a stranger at the moment of her passing. Among many other hobbies and talents, Marjorie was a voracious reader and also enjoyed the lost art of letter writing. Family and deep friendships were what was most important to her. She will be greatly missed by us all. A small memorial service will be scheduled at a later date for close family and friends. Marjorie wouldn’t like all the fuss and the tears. She wouldn’t want flowers either. She’d want you to enjoy your life, reminisce about the good times and be inspired to live life to the fullest. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the James Cancer Center at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Condolences may be sent via www.johnquint.com. Arrangements entrusted with JOHN QUINT TREBONI, 1177 West Fifth Avenue, Columbus.
Condolences for Marjorie Foster Murray
From : Jill and Jerry Hultin
To : All family and friends
Date: December 31st 2014
We are so very sorry to learn of Marjorie's passing. . She has been such a trouper in managing this illness--and such a friend for years. We were blessed to know her, and feel the deepest empathy for her loss.
Jill and Jerry Hultin
From : Brian Smith
To : Spencer and Alex
Date: December 31st 2014
First off I am so very sorry. Your mom was one of the great people one meets in their life. Kind, HILARIOUS, generous and an amazing "advice giver". Throughout her illness each and every time I spoke with Spencer, I never (ever) heard a negative word about the prognosis or how she was feeling...this is something that always made me smile about her...never a negative word or action.
When I heard the news last night, I instantly heard her laugh and remembered the many times she truly "made things even better just by being there". She will be missed.
Most importantly, she was so very proud of both of you and loved you dearly. Foster, Noah, Isabella, Liam and Eliza had a kick ass grandma and I hope each of them have the memories that last their lifetimes.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Brian and Nadia
From : Sandra Powell Marino
To : Alex and Spencer
Date: December 31st 2014
Alex and Spencer,
I admired your Mom's courage and spunk dealing with this ugly illness. She continued to live each and every day. God Bless all of you and your families.
Sandy Powell Marino
From : Martine from Kenwood School
To : All the lucky people who had the privilege to know
Date: January 1st 2015
Quelle tristesse de perdre une amie comme Marjorie.
To Spencer and Alex,
Even though I never met you, your dear mom had so many sweet things to say about both of you. She has a place in my heart forever.
Please accept my sincere condolences.
Martine Legrand
From : Barbara Eastwood
To : Alex and Spencer
Date: January 1st 2015
Your mother's positive and warm personality will be sadly missed. My heartfelt condolences go to you and your families. Rest in peace dear friend.
From : Nancy Morcos
To : Spenser and Alex
Date: January 1st 2015
I shall always remember Marjorie for her courage and strength in dealing with adversity and her infectious joie de vivre. My deepest condolences to her family for their loss.
Nancy Morcos
From : Jon Brush
To : Marjorie's family
Date: January 1st 2015
I was privileged to get to know Marjorie when we worked together at Kenwood, the French Immersion school. Everyone who knew Marjorie remembers her as a kindhearted and generous person. She showed a lot of love and care toward the students she worked with, and we were all uplifted by her eternal optimism. I feel blessed to have known her. She was very special and made a difference in the lives of many many children.
From : Kay Marshall
To : All family
Date: January 3rd 2015
My deepest condolences on your loss. I met Marjorie through a book club several years ago. She was a remarkable woman, with knowledge and insight, who brought much to the discussions. I also admired her for "living" after her diagnosis. Many hear the word cancer and begin to die immediately. Marjorie was determined to live until the end... so she travelled, entertained book club, kept engaged in life. What an example for us all. I am sure you will have and keep many good memories. I will as well.
From : Elvina Palma, former Kenwood Principal
To : Marjorie's family and friends
Date: January 4th 2015
What a dear friend and colleague Marjorie was! I will forever appreciate her upbeat personality, her keen insight, and the compassionate way she had of reaching those students - and adults - who needed just a little extra care and attention. My grandchildren and I enjoyed having some summertime fun with her and her grandchildren when they visited her here in Columbus. I consider myself fortunate to have known her and will miss her very much.
From : Rita, Rinaldo,Francesca and Camilla
To : Spencer and Alex
Date: January 4th 2015
We'll always remember Marjorie and Fabiola on the porch, bursting in laughter!
From : Caroline Egan
To : The Entire Family
Date: January 8th 2015
Marjorie was as good and dear friend. I will miss our front porch talks and our our dinners at Aab . I will especially treasure our summer evening when we had pizza with our granddaughters Isabella and Ollie. I will always remember her upbeat personality and positive attitude. I will miss her greatly.
From : Waukiina Curtis- Kenwood
To : Spencer & Alex
Date: January 8th 2015
A fabulous lady which I had the joy of working with. May God bless her work and memory.
From : Isabelle Cadenel
To : All family
Date: January 8th 2015
Please accept my sincere condolences. I met Marjorie at Ecole Kenwood and then we became friend outside of school. She was such a wonderful lady; she made the world a better place by caring for people around her, by giving the extra attention to the people she encountered (kids and adults), by sharing her positive views and by just being the great person she was. She showed unbelievable strength those past years. My 2 kids and I will miss her and will forever carry with us a little bit of her. I am so glad I had the chance to cross her path, to stop and to listen. She had great stories and advice. I have the admit that she made me a better person. Good bye to my dear friend, Love
From : Nathalie Maerschalck Kenwood
To : Spencer and Alex
Date: January 12th 2015
Marjorie...What a wonderful woman, an example for all of us. I admired her courage and her continuing interest in others. She was so smart, kind and fun to be with. I met her at Kenwood school and we became friends. Our conversations were always very animated. She loved sharing books, talking about movies, traveling and most of all time spent with her family. Her joie de vivre remains with me. I will miss her.
From : Kate (formerly Chaplin) Woodward
To : Alex and Spencer
Date: January 20th 2015
When I first knew your mom, it was as a slightly younger teenager in Onteora, which she visited from time to time during the summer, when she was living at Twilight. She was part of a small "older crowd" which at that age meant a big divide. She and her friends were not yet grownups, but they were definitely "big kids" compared to us. However, she was always kind and willing to acknowledge us rather younger folk, which not all were willing to do. She early showed the sort of kindness and graciousness that characterized her life. Even when I hardly knew her, because of her approach to everyone, I admired and liked her.
When we were older, and the age gap disappeared, I found her to be even warmer and lovelier than I had realized before. She was always open to friendship and had an enormous heart. Once again, I admired and liked her.
When marriages broke up on both sides and new relationships seemed to be possible she was incredibly welcoming and encouraging, always looking at things positively and supportively. I admired and grew to love her.
Because of the kind of open, expansive person that she was, I am sure that she shared her love for you, her dear children, and your own children, frequently. But she also shared it abundantly with those of us fortunate enough to be her friends. How much Joy you all gave her!
Although I was so sorry to learn of her passing, I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to know her and to share some times of bright laughter and wonderful fellowship. I know you must have a super abundance of memories full of the same of this wonderful woman who was and always will be your dearest mother.
Although I have not seen you since you were small children, I send you, as adults with your pen children now, big hugs and loving thoughts. Kate
From : Sharon Johnson
To : Alex and Spencer
Date: February 1st 2015
Alex and Spencer, I just learned yesterday that your Mother and my friend had passed away. I am truly sorry for your loss. She was really a good friend to me. We met when we both were at Maybury Elementary School but our friendship went beyond the workplace. She also became friends with two of my children and shared both their high school graduations and college graduations with our family. I will miss her smiling face and bubbly personality. I will cherish the memories of the time we spent together and smile because she was a true lady of excellence and was very easy to love! She will be missed and never forgotten.