WEEDIN, Marjorie Helen "Marge" (Heater) - b. March 9, 1922 - d. October 20, 2023

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Marjorie Helen "Marge" Weedin, a resident of Wichita, Kansas, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2023 at the age of 101 years and 8 months.  She was born on March 9, 1922 in Howard, Kansas to Willis A. and Mary E. Heater.

Marge grew up in Elk County, Kansas and graduated from Howard High School in Howard, Kansas in 1939.  In her professional life, Marge worked as a secretary for Beech Aircraft in Wichita, Kansas where she was part of the esteemed Bechcraft Bees.  Later on, she joined McConnell Air Force Base in "Wichita as secretary to the Base Commander where her dedication and hard work were highly valued.

Marge was a woman of great generosity and faith.  She believed in the power of giving and was always ready to lend a helping hand to those in need.  Her love for nature and gardening was evident in her beautifully nurtured garden which brought her immense joy throughout her life.  Marge found solace in her faithi and was an active member of Chapel Hill United Methodist Church where she found spiritual guidance and support.

After marrying Bill, she did quite a bit of traveling.  Outside of work, Marge indulged in her various hobbies including gardening, crafting, painting, and remodeling her home.  She was an active volunteer with the American Red Cross.  She greatly enjoyed genealogy and was a member of the DAR.  These activities allowed her to express her creativity and brought her immense satisfaction.  She leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.

Marge is survived by her son, Michael H. Weedin; her grandson, Clayton Henry; her daughter Crystal (Tony) Campbell; granddaughter, Nicole (Dustin) Bartholf; and great-grandchildren, Bradley Bartholf and Morgan Bartholf.  She was preceded in death by her parents and her loving husband, Wilbur H. "Bill" Weedin.

A memorial service to celebrate Marge's life was held at Chapel Hill United Methodist Church in Wichita, Kansas on November 30, 2023.  Memorial donations may be made to the Kansas Humane Society, American Red Cross, Breast Cancer Awareness, or the American Cancer Society through the funeral home.  Lakeview Funeral Home, 12100 E. 13th Street North, Wichita, Kansas 67206 has been entrusted with arrangements.

(taken from the Lakeside Funeral Home website)