Birth date: Oct 2, 1942 Death date: Feb 12, 2018
Marjorie E. McElveen, 75, of Clearwater, FL died February 12, 2018 at Mease Countryside Hospital. Born in Dearborn, MI to George E. & Stella M. Koehler. She moved to Florida with her parents in 1957. Graduated Clearwater High Scho Read Obituary
When i was a young girl, visiting in Florida, I met my other family, Marge & Joe, and two beautifull young girls. They became my family too, the girls were so young and Cindy was so spunky. Maryann was just a liittle shy girl with pig tails, but she had charm,and a golden tongue. Maryann latched onto her sister and became her sisters shadow. Cindy was definitely the elder and looked after her sister. Cindy was the protector, how she loved her family, she was older beyond her years! Of course the girls still had squabbles but their Mom always handled it peacefully, subtly,and lovingly. Mother didn't yell, she was patient, loving and able to redirect the girls.
Mother (Marge), as Cindy,Maryann and their father Joe called Marge was a very even keeled women. In a short time I grew to love my family, they welcomed me and my brother with open arms. With the family i felt wanted, and I fit the puzzle. My time with the family, although short, by some standards, has spanned over 47 years. I am blessed to be a part of their family. Marge and Joe touched my life forever. Their impact on me has helped me shape the person I am today. Although I hadn't seen Marge and Joe for years, we kept in touch, through holidays, marriage, births, and just a hello. One of the first things on my bucket list was I wanted to see Marge and Joe.
I am in Florida,(Naples) for the winter months. As fate would have it, one of my christmas cards crossed the families path and Cindy set out to come and visit me and my husband, with Mother, Maryann and Marges sister. It was the most memorable day for me, spanning over 47 years I got to see my Florida family. It was like I never left, we all grew older, our gray hair was showing but the bond that was formed so many yeasrs sgo remained the same. As fate would have it, I did get to see Mother,the girls and Father in his own way. Marge was special, she will be missed,(Father too) my christmas cards from Marge and joe no longer will be,but the memories I have can't be taken away. Thank you, mother for touching my heart.
Forever
Rosemarie (Rosie)
We move to Florida in 2006 My wife met Marge one day while walking. She was the first friend she made here. And then we met Joe. Two of the best people we have ever had the pleasure of knowing. They were both so kind and thoughtful, always willing to be helpful, and giving to everyone. The world is a sad place without them both they will be missed by all who knew and loved them
God knew what he was doing by bringing you home. He knew you and Joe still need to be together. I will forever remember your kindness and your love to me. You and Joe will always be in my heart and I feel blessed to have been loved by you both. You will be missed by so many!!
I will miss her terribly! We’ve had some really good talks and I’ve always valued her opinion. She was the nicest person and so good hearted. I would rather call her my “other Mom” instead of my stepmom because she always treated me as her own. RIP Mom!
Mary and Cindy,
I was so sad to hear about the loss of your parents. They were both kind, generous and always welcoming. I had so much respect for them and many fond memories of the "old neighborhood". You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sending my love, Mandy Fallon
I love you beyond words and will miss you for eternity. Love , Mary
