Marjorie Opal Shultz

Marjorie Opal Shultz was born to Roy and Ollive Thompson on October 2, 1920. She began her life two miles north of Springfield in a dugout. There, she lived with her mother, dad, and two sisters, Eva and Elma. Due to life lessons growing up during The Great Depression and World War II, Margie developed into a strong and informed patriot for her country. She was very interested in political campaigns and her privilege to cast her vote for government representation. Margie graduated from Springfield High School in 1939. Shortly after graduating from high school, Margie became acquainted with Fred Brown. The two were wed April 27, 1942 in Kitsap County, Washington. Margie gained a step-son, Edward Brown, upon marital union. Margie and Fred resided in Washington State where Fred worked in the shipyards. However, farm life and small town living bought them back to Baca County. Margie and Fred had a home built at 224 Kansas Street, Springfield, CO. Margie worked in the Baca County Clerk's office. She was a very accomplished typist and hard worker. After twenty eight years of marriage Fred passed away October 4, 1970. As time passed, Margie continued to work and reside in Springfield. Margie met Dr. Norman Shultz when Norm's dental practice brought him from Colorado Springs area to Springfield. Margie and Norm were married in Old Mexico on May 6, 1972. Margie worked as a dental assistant to Norm. Their office was located in the Springfield Clinic office. Margie and Norm loved to travel in their travel trailer. Upon retirement, Margie and Norm often spent the winters in Yuma, Arizona. Norm became ill and after 21 years of marriage, he passed away in 1993. Despite the sorrows in Margie's life, she always had a smile on her face and her laughter still rings out to all who knew her. Known to many as "The Fuller Brush Lady," Margie was proud to continue working into her eighties. She truly enjoyed visiting with her many customers. Margie loved animals. She raised many ltters of cats and was partial to Yorkie dogs. Keisha, her dog was her constant companion. In later years, you could often find Margie and Keisha sitting in her living room cross stitching and cheering on one of her favorite Colorado sprot teams or enjoying country music programs. Margie was a collector. She enjoyed collecting stamps, coins etc. Margie was definitely hospitable. She made a priority to remember her family and friends with cards on special occasions. How in the world she remembered us all, we will never know. Margie loved to receive mail including pictures. She would take those who stopped by the house and show them all the pictures she had received by mail. And, of course, before you left the house, she would always offer you a piece or two of candy or chocolate. Margie was preceded in death by her father, Roy Thompson; mother Ollive Thompson; husband, Fred Brown; husband, Norman Shultz; sister Eva Stevenson; nephew, Leroy Acre; and niece, Patricia Ogden. Margie is survived by a sister, Elma Nickell of Colorado Springs, three step-daughters and many nieces and nephews.