Marjorie Elizabeth Unger Obituary (1920

Marjorie E. Unger, a long time resident of Hillsboro, Oregon died at Tuality Hospital, with her family by her side, at the age of 94. Margie was born in Verboort, Oregon, on July 26th, 1920 to Idabell(LaHaie) and Lawrence Vandehey. She was one of 4 children. Their family lived on several farms in Washington County. Margie went to 8 different grade schools and to Hillsboro High School. She married William (Bill) Unger in 1941 in Hillsboro. They lived on Unger Road south of Hillsboro. Bill died in January 1978 after 37 years of marriage. After 43 years on the family farm, Margie moved to a home in Hillsboro in 1984. She enjoyed Tai Chi, gardening, cooking and, in later years, traveling with a Senior Group. Margie was an avid reader and learned to type and use a computer at 80 years of age. Above all else, she looked forward to family gatherings and seeing her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a member of St. Matthew's Catholic Church and the Altar Society. She also volunteered at Birthright for many years and was Director for 12 years. Margie is survived by eight children and their spouses: Mike(Cheri) Unger, Barbara (Larry) Fisher, Fran (Jack) Petrina, Margaret (Tim) Roberts, Steve (Sue) Unger, Irene Unger, Matt (Kathy) Unger, Larry (Deanna) Unger and Margie's sister, Merle Lamm and brother Wayne (Rita) Vandehey. She is also survived by 25 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. The best years of Margie's life were spent raising her family on the farm. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 30, 2014 at St Matthew Catholic Church; 427 SE 3rd Ave in Hillsboro. A Funeral Mass will be held at St Matthew's Catholic Church on October 31, 2014 at 11:00 am. Luncheon/reception to follow. Private family committal service will take place at Valley Memorial Park in Hillsboro Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Birthright or St. Vincent DePaul.