Marjorie Jean  Mejstrik

CLERGY
Rev. Dean Trapp
ORGANIST
Ron Carter
Congregational Hymns
"Hymn of Promise"
"Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore"
Marjorie Jean (Pavel) Mejstrik was born October 9, 1926 to William & Rose (Obr) Pavel in Tyndall, South Dakota and passed away at the Avera Sacred Heart Hospital on Saturday, December 6, 2008.  Marge married Joseph Mejstrik of rural Tyndall on June 2, 1945. They farmed in Tyndall for 6 years then moved to a farm in the Springfield area. In 1996, Marge moved with Joe to Upton, Wyoming where she lived until his death in 1977. Following Joe’s death, Marge lived in various places until finally settling in Yankton, South Dakota in 2000.
Marge enjoyed many things in life but was especially passionate about music, sports, reading and politics. Marge was also a wonderful seamstress and enjoyed making quilts. Marge was very religious and volunteered her time and experience to the churches she attended. She was a church organist and served on several committees.  Marge loved her family and friends and will be missed by all who knew her.
Marjorie is survived by her seven children: Dan Mejstrik, Forest Grove, Oregon, Elaine (Ron) Fathke, Parker, South Dakota, Jim Mejstrik, Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, Mary (Ron) Carter, Murrieta, California, Deborah Kunce and special friend, Brian, State College, Pennsylvania, Janine (Wayne) Hudson, Douglas, Wyoming, and Bill Mejstrik, Nederland, Colorado. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She held a special place in her heart for her nieces and nephew: Terri Schuurmans, Jodi Elwood, Becky Stoddard and Marty Koch.
Marjorie is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and sister, Joyce Koch.