Sunday, November 8th, 1925 - Tuesday, April 30th, 2024
A Celebration of Life Service for Marjorie O. Chandler age 98 of Enid will be 10:00 am Monday, May 6, 2024 at St. Paul Lutheran Church with Rev. David Reber officiating. Burial will follow in the Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home and Crematory.
Marjorie was born November 8, 1925 in Perry, OK to John and Louise (Tappe) Lau and passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at her home. She attended school in Perry and graduated from Perry High School in 1942 and then attended Draughen Business College. Marjorie was confirmed in the Lutheran faith at the Christ Lutheran Church in Perry. She worked for Colliers Magazine Company during WWII. She also participated in the war effort as a volunteer during WW II. She moved to Enid in 1959 and worked for Champlin Petroleum Company and retired in 1981. After her retirement she worked for the Garfield County School Board in various positions, along with part time jobs. She was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church and later St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Marjorie married Joe Chandler July 16, 1969 in Guthrie, OK at Zion Lutheran Church. Along with her husband Joe volunteered in many various community outreach programs such as Meals on Wheels and International Lions Club. She had lived through the Great Depression, WW II, the Korean War, and the many wars that followed. She got to see a man land on the moon and technology advance beyond her wildest dreams. Marjorie loved all her pets and can always be considered a lady who lover her animals as if they were her children. Marjorie and her husband Joe had many adventures in their lives and they both loved and showed their faith in Jesus Christ.
Marjorie is survived by her husband Joe of the home, son Jimmy Balisle, Richard and Sharon Berry and family, Jeff and Amy and their family.
Preceded in death by her parents, sister, Esther, and her husband Sid Berry.
Memorials may be made to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church with Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home and Crematory serving as custodians of the funds.
Condolences may be made to the family online at www.LadusauEvans.com. Ladusau-Evans has been serving the families of the Enid Community and surrounding areas for over 40 years with compassionate service and dedication. They provide families with an open door policy. Feel free to contact them 24 hours a day. Visitation Hours: 8:00 am – 9:00 pm daily, 2800 N. Van Buren, Enid, OK 73703. Call: (580) 233-1400.
Obituaries are posted, in part, due to the generosity of The Commons.
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