Marge Fricks 1935 - 2007

We remember Marjorie Fricks as a wonderful wife, an amazing mother, and a marvelous grandmother. She had many fine qualities, but those for which we will be forever grateful are her generosity; her desire to give her children every opportunity possible, her devotion to her family, and her heart felt consideration for others. She loved to laugh. We will miss her smile, her eagerness to try new things, and her desire to spend as much time as possible with her grandchildren.

Many people will remember her generosity. Her willingness to contribute in any way she could. As her family, we saw the sacrifices she made to give her children as many opportunities, and as much life experience, as possible. When we were stationed in Europe, she sent us to riding school in Germany and Ski school in Austria. She took us to see Italian city-states on weekends and to Barcelona on vacation. She helped raise money so that our school classes could visit places like Venice, Florence and Rome.

Many of these things would ordinarily have been beyond the means of a family like ours, but she found a way. She believed we should see the world and that we deserved to participate fully in it.

While we were away from Utah, she never forgot where she came from. She would tell us stories about growing up in Kaysville, living with her family, and walking the Bamberger line with her friend Bernice. When we returned, she spent as much time as possible with her parents, at times helping them late into the evening, then getting up at 4 in the morning to go to work.

She was extraordinarily considerate. When asked to make a decision, she nearly always started by asking what other people would prefer – what would be best for them – what would make them happy? She never forgot a birthday or an anniversary. Even if you forgot these things about yourself, there would be a card and phone call to remind you to celebrate.

Her smile and laughter were well known, and welcomed by everyone who knew her. She loved to try new things, and during one part of her life she explored any –and all-types of themed restaurants. We ate in covered wagons. We ate under Chinese pagodas. We ate in medieval castles. We ate in Indian teepees. You name it. She wanted to try it.

Later in life, after her children had left Utah, she worked hard to keep the family connected. She especially loved to spend time with her grandchildren. Thinking of them constantly, and willing to drive 600 miles to watch a single soccer game or piano recital. They brought great joy to her life.

She will be sorely missed and we will be eternally grateful for her. - Shane, Karen David & Leo Fricks