Marjorie C. Schofield

Marjorie Carol Schofield, 67, Lee’s Summit, MO, lost her battle with endometrial cancer on October 23, 2015 with her loving daughters by her side.

Marjorie was born March 9, 1948 in Omaha, NE to William Alfred Walker and Joane Mae (Carey) Walker. She was the second of five children growing up in Billings, MT. In 1966, Marjorie attended one year at Graceland College in Lamoni, IA where she met James Douglas Schofield. They were married on January 6, 1968 in Billings, MT. They eventually settled in Independence, MO. In 1982, she graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BS degree in elementary education from Park College in Parkville, MO.

Marjorie is survived by her two daughters Tracy Larson (Dean Larson) of Lee’s Summit, MO and Annette Yarges (Rich Yarges) of Anoka, MN. She also leaves behind many loved ones including 5 siblings and 1 step-sister; Shirlee Walker of Mizoula, MT, Robert Walker, Bev Grauman, Chris Hall of Billings, MT and Alli Breen of Portland, OR. She is also survived by her step-mother Patty Walker of Helena, MT. Marjorie leaves behind four grandchildren, Elizabeth Yarges (Alexandr Pokrovski) of Minneapolis, MN, Owen Yarges of Anoka, MN and Aida and Ella Larson of Lee’s Summit, MO. She was preceded in death by her husband, Doug, of 42 years on December 11, 2010 as well as her parents and one step-brother (Jimmy Green).

Marjorie is remembered for her positive spirit and a deep love to mentor and help others. She combined her degree with her innate ability to organize people into a career, retiring from Walsworth Publishing in February 2015 as the office manager. A tenacious fighter, she battled Stage 4 endometrial cancer for over 7 years and was the “poster child” for the KU clinical trial research program.

Memorial service will be held at Beacon Free Will Baptist Church, 7920 Harris Ave, Raytown, MO, Monday, October 26, 2015 at 6:00 pm. We ask that any donations be given in her honor to the Warrior Women cancer support group: 1039 E. Oakview St. Olathe, KS 66061.

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