Marjorie Nauman

Marjorie Beck Nauman, 98, of Waverly, formerly of Chillicothe, died 10:25 am, Monday, June 29, 2015 at the Bristol Village Pavilion. She was born September 8, 1916 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Charles G. and Orpha M. Davis Beck. She married Paul M. Barber, who preceded her in death. She later married Walter E. Nauman, who also preceded her in death. Survivors include daughters, Diane L. (Jim) Bambenek, of Chillicothe and Lynne D. Barber, of Jacksonville, FL; a son, Charles W. (Mary) Nauman, of Faribault, MN; a brother, Richard Beck, of Pittsburgh, PA; grandchildren, Candice Barber, Mindy Griffin, Lisa Barber Sanford, David Barber, Leanne (Mark) Pairan, Amy Bambenek, Jennifer (Tim) Rall, Katie (Chris) Bellmont, and Emily (Marvin) Freitas; great-grandchildren, Michael, Brooke, Kayla, Tyler, Camden, Turner, Aiden, Eddie, Javier, Lucia, Elizabeth, Lily and Rachael; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two husbands; a son, Paul E. Barber; and a sister, Dorothy B. Maloney. Mrs. Nauman was a 1934 graduate of Perry High School. She lived in many cities as her husband was transferred. She quickly adopted those communities as her own, and was an active volunteer in the hospitals, and various community activities. While they were in Minneapolis she worked for Dayton's Women's' Shoe Store. Following her husband's retirement, they settled in Ft. Myers where she worked for several knitting shops, including the Lagniappe Shoppe. After her husband's death she moved to Bristol Village, Waverly, where she worked 16 years volunteering at The Nook shop. She also enjoyed the Creative Needles club, serving has chairperson most recently. She loved to read and knit. If she wasn't reading, she was knitting items for family and friends. In fact, "she spent her whole life loving and caring for her family and friends, and she was the best at it." A friend wrote in her high school year book something that summed up her life, "There couldn't be a friend truer;" and Marjorie remained friends with several folks in the various cities in which she lived. Private graveside services will be held Thursday in Grandview Cemetery, under the direction of the Haller Funeral Home. Calling hours will not be observed. The family will have a gathering in her honor at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bristol Village Foundation, Resident Care Fund, 660 E. 5th St., Waverly, OH 45690-1551.
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