Marjorie Ann Lefevre

Marjorie Ann (Oestreich) Lefevre died at the age of 81 on Thursday, Jan. 3, in her home in Ritzville.

She was a lifelong resident of Ritzville, born on Aug. 10, 1931, to William and Dena (Theil) Oestreich. She attended Ritzville schools, graduating from Ritzville High School in 1949. She went on to attend Whitman College.

She married Alan Pete Lefevre on April 4, 1953, in the Philadelphia Congregational Church in Ritzville. Together they had four children. She worked at the Adams County Courthouse for Superior Court Judge Freese, until her marriage. She later returned to working at the courthouse in the Adams County Clerk’s office once her children were all in school and until her retirement.

After retirement, the couple enjoyed traveling to the Army reunions of the 84th ECB all around the country. They kept in close contact with the Korean War vets and spouses.

She is said to have been a loving mother and housewife, who always kept her love of music; playing the organ often and passing that love of music on to her children and grandchildren. She passed the quilting legacy on to her daughters and granddaughter.

All those who knew her, family, friends and acquaintances will remember her with great affection.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Dena; and her husband, Alan.

She is survived by sons, Andrew and Lindsey Lefevre, both of Ritzville; daughters, Jeannine (Roy) Steiner of Columbus, Neb., and Suzanne Lefevre of Kennewick; grandchildren, Jacob and Austin Steiner of Omaha, Neb., and Anna Steiner of Lincoln, Neb.

Memorial services are to be held later in the summer to allow family to make travel arrangements.

The Neptune Society of Spokane is entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the American Diabetes Association or the American Heart Association.