Marjoire Page McAnespy 1907-2004
TRINITY NEWS FOUNDER WAS FOCUSED ON BUSINESS
By Jan Jarvis, Star Telegram Staff Writer
The woman who survived breast cancer, buried two husbands and a son and operated a business for nearly 60 years remained active until she was hospitalized last week.
During an era when most women didn't work outside the home, Marjorie Page McAnespy was busy building a business and creating a successful career.
From 1931 when she started the Trinity News Company with her husband, Kenneth Page, until 1989, when it was sold, Mrs. McAnespy proved hersefl to be a self-disciplined, well-organized businesswoman who prided herself on her hard work.
"She was very focused," said Sandra Page, her daughter-in-law for 37 years. "If it wasn't business, it wasn't interesting."
Always immaculately dressed, she remained vigorous until her death Thursday at 96.
As a child growing up in Colorado, Mrs. McAnespy dreamed of living in the city and having a career.
"When she was young, her oldest brother went to college and her parents wanted her to go keep house for him," Page said. "She said, 'No Way', then went to business school in Denver.
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"In the early years, she did everything but drive a truck", Page said.
After her husband's death in 1952, Mrs. McAnespy ran the business with her son Louis until 1989. She was married to Edward McAnespy from 1957 until his death in 1972.
The woman who survived breast cancer at 92, buried two husbands and a son and operated a business for nearly 62 years remained determined until she was hospitalized with a blood clot last week.
During the last years of her life, Mrs. McAnespy remained energetic, keeping up her routine of driving her Lincoln Continental to the bank, the post office and the beauty shop.
"She stopped driving when she was 92, but somebody picked her up three times a week to take her to the bank," Page said.
Fort Worth Star Telegram,
TRINITY NEWS FOUNDER WAS FOCUSED ON BUSINESS
By Jan Jarvis, Star Telegram Staff Writer
The woman who survived breast cancer, buried two husbands and a son and operated a business for nearly 60 years remained active until she was hospitalized last week.
During an era when most women didn't work outside the home, Marjorie Page McAnespy was busy building a business and creating a successful career.
From 1931 when she started the Trinity News Company with her husband, Kenneth Page, until 1989, when it was sold, Mrs. McAnespy proved hersefl to be a self-disciplined, well-organized businesswoman who prided herself on her hard work.
"She was very focused," said Sandra Page, her daughter-in-law for 37 years. "If it wasn't business, it wasn't interesting."
Always immaculately dressed, she remained vigorous until her death Thursday at 96.
As a child growing up in Colorado, Mrs. McAnespy dreamed of living in the city and having a career.
"When she was young, her oldest brother went to college and her parents wanted her to go keep house for him," Page said. "She said, 'No Way', then went to business school in Denver.
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"In the early years, she did everything but drive a truck", Page said.
After her husband's death in 1952, Mrs. McAnespy ran the business with her son Louis until 1989. She was married to Edward McAnespy from 1957 until his death in 1972.
The woman who survived breast cancer at 92, buried two husbands and a son and operated a business for nearly 62 years remained determined until she was hospitalized with a blood clot last week.
During the last years of her life, Mrs. McAnespy remained energetic, keeping up her routine of driving her Lincoln Continental to the bank, the post office and the beauty shop.
"She stopped driving when she was 92, but somebody picked her up three times a week to take her to the bank," Page said.
Fort Worth Star Telegram,
Marjoire Page McAnespy 1907-2004
TRINITY NEWS FOUNDER WAS FOCUSED ON BUSINESS
By Jan Jarvis, Star Telegram Staff Writer
The woman who survived breast cancer, buried two husbands and a son and operated a business for nearly 60 years remained active until she was hospitalized last week.
During an era when most women didn't work outside the home, Marjorie Page McAnespy was busy building a business and creating a successful career.
From 1931 when she started the Trinity News Company with her husband, Kenneth Page, until 1989, when it was sold, Mrs. McAnespy proved hersefl to be a self-disciplined, well-organized businesswoman who prided herself on her hard work.
"She was very focused," said Sandra Page, her daughter-in-law for 37 years. "If it wasn't business, it wasn't interesting."
Always immaculately dressed, she remained vigorous until her death Thursday at 96.
As a child growing up in Colorado, Mrs. McAnespy dreamed of living in the city and having a career.
"When she was young, her oldest brother went to college and her parents wanted her to go keep house for him," Page said. "She said, 'No Way', then went to business school in Denver.
[missing information here]
"In the early years, she did everything but drive a truck", Page said.
After her husband's death in 1952, Mrs. McAnespy ran the business with her son Louis until 1989. She was married to Edward McAnespy from 1957 until his death in 1972.
The woman who survived breast cancer at 92, buried two husbands and a son and operated a business for nearly 62 years remained determined until she was hospitalized with a blood clot last week.
During the last years of her life, Mrs. McAnespy remained energetic, keeping up her routine of driving her Lincoln Continental to the bank, the post office and the beauty shop.
"She stopped driving when she was 92, but somebody picked her up three times a week to take her to the bank," Page said.
Fort Worth Star Telegram,
TRINITY NEWS FOUNDER WAS FOCUSED ON BUSINESS
By Jan Jarvis, Star Telegram Staff Writer
The woman who survived breast cancer, buried two husbands and a son and operated a business for nearly 60 years remained active until she was hospitalized last week.
During an era when most women didn't work outside the home, Marjorie Page McAnespy was busy building a business and creating a successful career.
From 1931 when she started the Trinity News Company with her husband, Kenneth Page, until 1989, when it was sold, Mrs. McAnespy proved hersefl to be a self-disciplined, well-organized businesswoman who prided herself on her hard work.
"She was very focused," said Sandra Page, her daughter-in-law for 37 years. "If it wasn't business, it wasn't interesting."
Always immaculately dressed, she remained vigorous until her death Thursday at 96.
As a child growing up in Colorado, Mrs. McAnespy dreamed of living in the city and having a career.
"When she was young, her oldest brother went to college and her parents wanted her to go keep house for him," Page said. "She said, 'No Way', then went to business school in Denver.
[missing information here]
"In the early years, she did everything but drive a truck", Page said.
After her husband's death in 1952, Mrs. McAnespy ran the business with her son Louis until 1989. She was married to Edward McAnespy from 1957 until his death in 1972.
The woman who survived breast cancer at 92, buried two husbands and a son and operated a business for nearly 62 years remained determined until she was hospitalized with a blood clot last week.
During the last years of her life, Mrs. McAnespy remained energetic, keeping up her routine of driving her Lincoln Continental to the bank, the post office and the beauty shop.
"She stopped driving when she was 92, but somebody picked her up three times a week to take her to the bank," Page said.
Fort Worth Star Telegram,
