Marjorie Rees Andersen, 94, extraordinary champion of family, farm, music and the Gospel of Jesus Christ, joined her husband in heaven on Oct 28 2023 at her home on the farm near Wellsville, UT.
Her journey through life began on Jan 21 1929 in Coalville, UT. The daughter of Ralph Miles Rees and Melva Edith Crittenden, Marjorie was the 5th child, with older siblings Keith, Kenneth, Betty, and Calvin (Kelly). Younger siblings Elwin (Pink) and Elinor (Peg) soon followed. As Marjorie approached her senior year of high school at North Summit High School, her baby brother David (Tim) was born.
Dairy farming (pure-bred Jerseys), 4-H, music and the gospel of Jesus Christ were the staples of everyday life for Marjorie. With her family, they hauled hay, milked cows, fed calves and other livestock, while Marjorie's gift for singing netted her many opportunities to use her talent.
In 1946, Marjorie met a handsome returned soldier from Peoa, UT. She and Arthur James Andersen met at a dance and quickly fell in love, and were married in her parents' home on May 24 1947. They moved to Logan, UT, to attend school at the Agricultural College which would eventually become known as Utah State University. They eventually settled on a little farm near Wellsville, UT, and Marjorie's 4-H projects formed the foundation of their own herd.
They endured many hardships that most dairy farmers went through, but supplemented income with other professions; Arthur spent the most years at Thiokol Chemical and Marjorie tended to the family and farm while he was away. After he retired to farm full time, Marjorie sold Avon, and eventually studied and became a licensed realtor.
Together they raised 5 children: Arthur James Jr (Jim), Steven Ralph (Steve), Patricia Dawn Call (Pat), Debra Sue Andrew (Debbie) and Michael Rees (Mike). Some of their children's best friends also saw them as second parents. One in particular, Gina, spent a large part of her secondary education as part of the family and Marjorie saw her and her children as family.
Marjorie wasn't just a second mom to her children's friends, but almost every 4-Her who joined The Jerstein Dairy 4-H club. For over 25 years, Marjorie nurtured the youth in the dairy 4-H program, tirelessly fundraising for prize money for the Spring Show. She herded kids instead of cows around to various opportunities to master the art of showmanship, judging competitions, and teaching leadership skills. She served in many leadership capacities at the state level and got to serve as a chaperone to the National 4-H Congress in Chicago and other events.
Marjorie also served many years for the Dairy Farmers of Utah and as president of the Cache County Dairy Wives managed the Cache County Dairy Princess contests and took the dairy princesses around to the elementary schools and other opportunities as the princesses prepared for state competition.
Marjorie was known for her voice. A lyric soprano, she sang as a soloist, as a choir member at a ward and stake level with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and with the Bel Canto women's chorus. Often she was a featured soloist, singing for church leaders such as President Spencer W. Kimball or government leaders. Her voice moved people to tears especially to good songs, such as the Lord's Prayer, Eternal Life, and many other songs.
As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Marjorie served mostly in the music programs, leading ward choirs, but she also served many years in the Primary and Young Women. She also served 2 missions with her husband Arthur: first in the St. Louis Mission and a few years later in the Portland, OR, mission. Whether at home, or away from home, together they made many friends wherever they served.
Marjorie is survived by all 5 of her children, 20 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren with a 39th due on Marjorie's birthday in January, along with Gina and TC Cuprak's family of 3 children and 4 grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings Pink Rees and Peg Wilde and sister-in-law Joann Rees, plus many nieces and nephews.
Marjorie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and siblings, Keith (Lueen), Ken (Mildred), Betty (Alden), Kelly (Ellen), and Tim.
A viewing was held on Nov 3 2023 from 6-8 PM and again on Nov 4 from 9:30 to 10:30 AM at the LDS Church in Wellsville, Utah.
Marjorie's funeral service was held in Wellsville at the same location at 11 AM on Sat, Nov 4 2023. It was viewable via Zoom for those who could not travel.
Marjorie was laid to rest beside her husband at Wellsville Cemetery after the service.
A special thanks to Kim Godfrey and the staff at Cache Valley Mortuary, the home health care staff who took care of her over the years, in particular Jennifer Saxton, Destiny Balls, and her physical therapist, as well as the medical teams who helped over the years.
Her journey through life began on Jan 21 1929 in Coalville, UT. The daughter of Ralph Miles Rees and Melva Edith Crittenden, Marjorie was the 5th child, with older siblings Keith, Kenneth, Betty, and Calvin (Kelly). Younger siblings Elwin (Pink) and Elinor (Peg) soon followed. As Marjorie approached her senior year of high school at North Summit High School, her baby brother David (Tim) was born.
Dairy farming (pure-bred Jerseys), 4-H, music and the gospel of Jesus Christ were the staples of everyday life for Marjorie. With her family, they hauled hay, milked cows, fed calves and other livestock, while Marjorie's gift for singing netted her many opportunities to use her talent.
In 1946, Marjorie met a handsome returned soldier from Peoa, UT. She and Arthur James Andersen met at a dance and quickly fell in love, and were married in her parents' home on May 24 1947. They moved to Logan, UT, to attend school at the Agricultural College which would eventually become known as Utah State University. They eventually settled on a little farm near Wellsville, UT, and Marjorie's 4-H projects formed the foundation of their own herd.
They endured many hardships that most dairy farmers went through, but supplemented income with other professions; Arthur spent the most years at Thiokol Chemical and Marjorie tended to the family and farm while he was away. After he retired to farm full time, Marjorie sold Avon, and eventually studied and became a licensed realtor.
Together they raised 5 children: Arthur James Jr (Jim), Steven Ralph (Steve), Patricia Dawn Call (Pat), Debra Sue Andrew (Debbie) and Michael Rees (Mike). Some of their children's best friends also saw them as second parents. One in particular, Gina, spent a large part of her secondary education as part of the family and Marjorie saw her and her children as family.
Marjorie wasn't just a second mom to her children's friends, but almost every 4-Her who joined The Jerstein Dairy 4-H club. For over 25 years, Marjorie nurtured the youth in the dairy 4-H program, tirelessly fundraising for prize money for the Spring Show. She herded kids instead of cows around to various opportunities to master the art of showmanship, judging competitions, and teaching leadership skills. She served in many leadership capacities at the state level and got to serve as a chaperone to the National 4-H Congress in Chicago and other events.
Marjorie also served many years for the Dairy Farmers of Utah and as president of the Cache County Dairy Wives managed the Cache County Dairy Princess contests and took the dairy princesses around to the elementary schools and other opportunities as the princesses prepared for state competition.
Marjorie was known for her voice. A lyric soprano, she sang as a soloist, as a choir member at a ward and stake level with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and with the Bel Canto women's chorus. Often she was a featured soloist, singing for church leaders such as President Spencer W. Kimball or government leaders. Her voice moved people to tears especially to good songs, such as the Lord's Prayer, Eternal Life, and many other songs.
As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Marjorie served mostly in the music programs, leading ward choirs, but she also served many years in the Primary and Young Women. She also served 2 missions with her husband Arthur: first in the St. Louis Mission and a few years later in the Portland, OR, mission. Whether at home, or away from home, together they made many friends wherever they served.
Marjorie is survived by all 5 of her children, 20 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren with a 39th due on Marjorie's birthday in January, along with Gina and TC Cuprak's family of 3 children and 4 grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings Pink Rees and Peg Wilde and sister-in-law Joann Rees, plus many nieces and nephews.
Marjorie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and siblings, Keith (Lueen), Ken (Mildred), Betty (Alden), Kelly (Ellen), and Tim.
A viewing was held on Nov 3 2023 from 6-8 PM and again on Nov 4 from 9:30 to 10:30 AM at the LDS Church in Wellsville, Utah.
Marjorie's funeral service was held in Wellsville at the same location at 11 AM on Sat, Nov 4 2023. It was viewable via Zoom for those who could not travel.
Marjorie was laid to rest beside her husband at Wellsville Cemetery after the service.
A special thanks to Kim Godfrey and the staff at Cache Valley Mortuary, the home health care staff who took care of her over the years, in particular Jennifer Saxton, Destiny Balls, and her physical therapist, as well as the medical teams who helped over the years.
Marjorie Rees Andersen, 94, extraordinary champion of family, farm, music and the Gospel of Jesus Christ, joined her husband in heaven on Oct 28 2023 at her home on the farm near Wellsville, UT.
Her journey through life began on Jan 21 1929 in Coalville, UT. The daughter of Ralph Miles Rees and Melva Edith Crittenden, Marjorie was the 5th child, with older siblings Keith, Kenneth, Betty, and Calvin (Kelly). Younger siblings Elwin (Pink) and Elinor (Peg) soon followed. As Marjorie approached her senior year of high school at North Summit High School, her baby brother David (Tim) was born.
Dairy farming (pure-bred Jerseys), 4-H, music and the gospel of Jesus Christ were the staples of everyday life for Marjorie. With her family, they hauled hay, milked cows, fed calves and other livestock, while Marjorie's gift for singing netted her many opportunities to use her talent.
In 1946, Marjorie met a handsome returned soldier from Peoa, UT. She and Arthur James Andersen met at a dance and quickly fell in love, and were married in her parents' home on May 24 1947. They moved to Logan, UT, to attend school at the Agricultural College which would eventually become known as Utah State University. They eventually settled on a little farm near Wellsville, UT, and Marjorie's 4-H projects formed the foundation of their own herd.
They endured many hardships that most dairy farmers went through, but supplemented income with other professions; Arthur spent the most years at Thiokol Chemical and Marjorie tended to the family and farm while he was away. After he retired to farm full time, Marjorie sold Avon, and eventually studied and became a licensed realtor.
Together they raised 5 children: Arthur James Jr (Jim), Steven Ralph (Steve), Patricia Dawn Call (Pat), Debra Sue Andrew (Debbie) and Michael Rees (Mike). Some of their children's best friends also saw them as second parents. One in particular, Gina, spent a large part of her secondary education as part of the family and Marjorie saw her and her children as family.
Marjorie wasn't just a second mom to her children's friends, but almost every 4-Her who joined The Jerstein Dairy 4-H club. For over 25 years, Marjorie nurtured the youth in the dairy 4-H program, tirelessly fundraising for prize money for the Spring Show. She herded kids instead of cows around to various opportunities to master the art of showmanship, judging competitions, and teaching leadership skills. She served in many leadership capacities at the state level and got to serve as a chaperone to the National 4-H Congress in Chicago and other events.
Marjorie also served many years for the Dairy Farmers of Utah and as president of the Cache County Dairy Wives managed the Cache County Dairy Princess contests and took the dairy princesses around to the elementary schools and other opportunities as the princesses prepared for state competition.
Marjorie was known for her voice. A lyric soprano, she sang as a soloist, as a choir member at a ward and stake level with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and with the Bel Canto women's chorus. Often she was a featured soloist, singing for church leaders such as President Spencer W. Kimball or government leaders. Her voice moved people to tears especially to good songs, such as the Lord's Prayer, Eternal Life, and many other songs.
As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Marjorie served mostly in the music programs, leading ward choirs, but she also served many years in the Primary and Young Women. She also served 2 missions with her husband Arthur: first in the St. Louis Mission and a few years later in the Portland, OR, mission. Whether at home, or away from home, together they made many friends wherever they served.
Marjorie is survived by all 5 of her children, 20 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren with a 39th due on Marjorie's birthday in January, along with Gina and TC Cuprak's family of 3 children and 4 grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings Pink Rees and Peg Wilde and sister-in-law Joann Rees, plus many nieces and nephews.
Marjorie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and siblings, Keith (Lueen), Ken (Mildred), Betty (Alden), Kelly (Ellen), and Tim.
A viewing was held on Nov 3 2023 from 6-8 PM and again on Nov 4 from 9:30 to 10:30 AM at the LDS Church in Wellsville, Utah.
Marjorie's funeral service was held in Wellsville at the same location at 11 AM on Sat, Nov 4 2023. It was viewable via Zoom for those who could not travel.
Marjorie was laid to rest beside her husband at Wellsville Cemetery after the service.
A special thanks to Kim Godfrey and the staff at Cache Valley Mortuary, the home health care staff who took care of her over the years, in particular Jennifer Saxton, Destiny Balls, and her physical therapist, as well as the medical teams who helped over the years.
Her journey through life began on Jan 21 1929 in Coalville, UT. The daughter of Ralph Miles Rees and Melva Edith Crittenden, Marjorie was the 5th child, with older siblings Keith, Kenneth, Betty, and Calvin (Kelly). Younger siblings Elwin (Pink) and Elinor (Peg) soon followed. As Marjorie approached her senior year of high school at North Summit High School, her baby brother David (Tim) was born.
Dairy farming (pure-bred Jerseys), 4-H, music and the gospel of Jesus Christ were the staples of everyday life for Marjorie. With her family, they hauled hay, milked cows, fed calves and other livestock, while Marjorie's gift for singing netted her many opportunities to use her talent.
In 1946, Marjorie met a handsome returned soldier from Peoa, UT. She and Arthur James Andersen met at a dance and quickly fell in love, and were married in her parents' home on May 24 1947. They moved to Logan, UT, to attend school at the Agricultural College which would eventually become known as Utah State University. They eventually settled on a little farm near Wellsville, UT, and Marjorie's 4-H projects formed the foundation of their own herd.
They endured many hardships that most dairy farmers went through, but supplemented income with other professions; Arthur spent the most years at Thiokol Chemical and Marjorie tended to the family and farm while he was away. After he retired to farm full time, Marjorie sold Avon, and eventually studied and became a licensed realtor.
Together they raised 5 children: Arthur James Jr (Jim), Steven Ralph (Steve), Patricia Dawn Call (Pat), Debra Sue Andrew (Debbie) and Michael Rees (Mike). Some of their children's best friends also saw them as second parents. One in particular, Gina, spent a large part of her secondary education as part of the family and Marjorie saw her and her children as family.
Marjorie wasn't just a second mom to her children's friends, but almost every 4-Her who joined The Jerstein Dairy 4-H club. For over 25 years, Marjorie nurtured the youth in the dairy 4-H program, tirelessly fundraising for prize money for the Spring Show. She herded kids instead of cows around to various opportunities to master the art of showmanship, judging competitions, and teaching leadership skills. She served in many leadership capacities at the state level and got to serve as a chaperone to the National 4-H Congress in Chicago and other events.
Marjorie also served many years for the Dairy Farmers of Utah and as president of the Cache County Dairy Wives managed the Cache County Dairy Princess contests and took the dairy princesses around to the elementary schools and other opportunities as the princesses prepared for state competition.
Marjorie was known for her voice. A lyric soprano, she sang as a soloist, as a choir member at a ward and stake level with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and with the Bel Canto women's chorus. Often she was a featured soloist, singing for church leaders such as President Spencer W. Kimball or government leaders. Her voice moved people to tears especially to good songs, such as the Lord's Prayer, Eternal Life, and many other songs.
As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Marjorie served mostly in the music programs, leading ward choirs, but she also served many years in the Primary and Young Women. She also served 2 missions with her husband Arthur: first in the St. Louis Mission and a few years later in the Portland, OR, mission. Whether at home, or away from home, together they made many friends wherever they served.
Marjorie is survived by all 5 of her children, 20 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren with a 39th due on Marjorie's birthday in January, along with Gina and TC Cuprak's family of 3 children and 4 grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings Pink Rees and Peg Wilde and sister-in-law Joann Rees, plus many nieces and nephews.
Marjorie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and siblings, Keith (Lueen), Ken (Mildred), Betty (Alden), Kelly (Ellen), and Tim.
A viewing was held on Nov 3 2023 from 6-8 PM and again on Nov 4 from 9:30 to 10:30 AM at the LDS Church in Wellsville, Utah.
Marjorie's funeral service was held in Wellsville at the same location at 11 AM on Sat, Nov 4 2023. It was viewable via Zoom for those who could not travel.
Marjorie was laid to rest beside her husband at Wellsville Cemetery after the service.
A special thanks to Kim Godfrey and the staff at Cache Valley Mortuary, the home health care staff who took care of her over the years, in particular Jennifer Saxton, Destiny Balls, and her physical therapist, as well as the medical teams who helped over the years.
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