Marjorie C. Schlapper

Marjorie C. Schlapper Passed away peacefully on September 12, 2010 in Coppell, Texas. Born in Chicago, Illinois, on June 13, 1922, the youngest child of Mary McMahon and Roscoe E. Cook. Predeceased by her parents; three brothers, Jim, Harold and Bernie; sister, Susan and her husband of 61 years, Lloyd. Surviving are three children, Paul Schlapper of Ventura, California, Karen Young of Tucson and Judy Schlapper of Coppell, Texas; four grandchildren, Jesse (Kate) Young, Alexis Young, Danielle Schlapper and Siobhan Schlapper; two stepgrandchildren, Jeffrey (Kim) Mulkey and Christy (Chris) Cowan of Dallas; two great- grandchildren, Connor and Ryan Young of Phoenix and one brother, William E. Cook of Lake Havasu, Arizona. Marge was raised by her Aunt Mary and Uncle Walter Morton and lived in many small towns and larger cities throughout the United States during her childhood which fostered her love for travel and adventure. She was a very active member of the Research Hospital Auxiliary in Kansas City of which she was extremely proud. She and Lloyd traveled widely in the United States and Mexico, traversing both countries many times. They moved from Kansas City to Tucson in 1991. Marge was an energetic and independent lady. She wore a constant smile and never met a stranger she couldn't engage in conversation. She used her Irish lilt liberally, and loved to joke with friends and family. Her passion for bridge and her bridge buddies was a constant through all of her adult life. Marge loved to travel and Lloyd indulged her by buying a travel trailer which they pulled as far south as Veracruz, Mexico. She enjoyed the pleasure and companionship of her family and many good friends, and was delighted with every stranger she befriended during her many travels. Her sense of humor, love of reading and history, prowess with cards and adventurous nature were hallmark. She took enormous pride in each of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and was always their advocate. A fine and fun lady, she will always be in the forefront of our thoughts and prayers. A Visitation will be held starting at 10:00 a.m. with a Service to begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 18, 2010, at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY at 5801 E. Grant Road, in Tucson, AZ. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Intermountain Centers for Human Development, P.O. Box 17749, Tucson, AZ 85731-7749.