Marjorie June Kuzmak Obituary (2024)

Marjorie J. Kuzmak passed away on May 22, 2024, with her daughters by her side. She was born in Clay Center, Kansas on Sept 24, 1930, to Fred and Margaret Mullen. Marges family moved many times throughout her childhood. In 1947, they settled in Yakima WA. Marge graduated from Yakima High School in 1948. After graduation, she attended St. Elizabeth School of Nursing, graduating in 1951. Marges career as a registered nurse was spent primarily at St. Elizabeth Hospital where she was a long time surgical nurse. We are sure her co-workers would have said she was all business. Friends and family that knew Marge would tell you she worked exceptionally hard and long at anything she ever did in life. There wasnt a rake, broom, stick or dog toy she could walk by without engaging. Marge met her husband, John Kuzmak, at a dance. They married Oct 4, 1952 and were married for 58 years. Marge and John continued to dance throughout their lives. Marge danced with her daughters as long as she was able. When Jerry, her favorite piano player was in the house, you would see her toes and fingers tapping along. Marge enjoyed spending time with family. Her favorite activities included fishing, camping, waterskiing, sewing and crafts. She also canned hundreds of quarts of fruit and vegetables (which was a task her daughters did not particularly enjoy helping with). After the loss of John in 2011, she blended into her daughters' lives and homes. There wasnt any activity her daughters couldnt get her to participate in including ballroom dancing, snow shoeing, tandem bike riding, paddling and walking the dogs (she loved collecting pine cones and green rocks). Though Marge lived with dementia, she last slalom water skied at the age of 81. She also was the oldest participant ever in the Missoula Bicycle Clubs annual hill climb. Marge is survived by her daughters Susie Ryder (Jim) of McCleary, WA, Carol Fulton (Jim) of Missoula, MT and Linda Tuesley (Kerry) of Desert Aire, WA. Grandchildren include Kyle (Dee) Tuesley, Kelly (Ed) Tuesley-Petersen and 2 great grandchildren. A heartfelt thanks to Jenna and her staff at Ellen House AFH for their exceptional care in Marges final years. Marge was provided the best quality of life possible. Also a special thanks to Donna Kupser for her companionship and assistance through the past several years. Per Marges request there will be no services. Brookside Funeral Home www.brooksidefuneral.com