Marjorie M Overson

Marjorie (Margie) M. Overson returned to her heavenly home on June 27, 2023, at the grand age of 91. Preceded in death by her husband Charles who passed in 1992, her parents Marvin and Marjorie Canis, and her brother, Marty Canis. Margie is survived by her children Cheryl and Wade, brother and sisters-in-laws, nieces and nephews, and many close family and friends.
Margie was born and raised in Minneapolis and is a graduate of North High School. During high school she met and fell in love with Charles Overson, and they married in June 1953. Margie was a loving wife, mother, and friend. She was compassionate, kindhearted, and generous, and prioritized time with her family and helping others. Margie spent many weekends with her family and friends at her parent’s cabin at Big Pine Lake and her in-law’s cabin at Farm Island Lake. She also traveled around the world on local WCCO radio tours and cruises with her mother, Marjorie.
With her husband, Charles, she traveled to Hawaii, New Zealand, and British Colombia for exploring and fishing, and his employment led them across the country from Minnesota to Colorado and California. Margie was a woman of great faith and passionate about helping those in need. She served as patient volunteer for the Hospice of St. John in Denver, Colorado and was ordained a Deaconess for her loyal and loving servanthood. She also volunteered at Enlow Hospital in Chico, CA for several years serving as the liaison between the physician and patient’s family.
A devout Lutheran, Margie served as a volunteer at many Lutheran churches: The King of Glory in Denver, CO, Grace Lutheran in Crescent City, CA, and St. John’s Episcopal in Chico, CA. Margie worked at the Chamber of Commerce in Crescent City, CA and was appointed as a Grand Marshall of the annual Crescent City 4th of July parade. She also christened the Golden Gate Ferries, M.V. Del Norte in San Francisco, CA in September 1998. Her last job was at the accounting firm of Cholwell, Benz & Hartwick as an office manager. In 2015 she moved with her son and daughter-in-law to Boise, ID, and later to St. George, UT.
Margie often joined her family in Baja, California, a favorite vacation spot, where she delighted in looking for shells on the beach and just enjoying life. Margie loved to knit, crochet, needle point, play bridge, cook, solve crossword puzzles, and read. She always had a smile on her face and a twinkle in her beautiful blue eyes. The family would like to thank the Beehive Homes staff for all the love and compassion they provided to Margie for the past 5 years. Funeral services will be held on September 29, 2023, at 1:00pm at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, 7601 34th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, with a Celebration of Life to follow.