Marguerite Nadyne (Butts) Bork |
| Posted 2007-03-22 by Judy Wight Branson |
| The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona Thursday, March 30, 2006 Marguerite Nadyne Bork, died March 28, 2006, at Samaritan Care Center in Prescott. She was born July 11, 1912, in Springfield, Mo., the daughter of George B. and Mildred M. (Hill) Butts. Nadyne was 93 years old. Nadyne met the love of her life, Bill, in the Spanish Club at the University of Arizona, where they both graduated in 1935, she with a Bachelor's degree and Bill with a Master's degree. Nadyne earned her Master's from Southern Illinois University. She taught high school at the Pan American Workshop in Mexico City and Southern Illinois University High School in Carbondale, Illinois. Nadyne was a member of Delta Zeta Sorority, American Association of University Women, the Alumni Associations of both the University of Arizona and Southern Illinois University, Episcopal Church Women, and the Smoki Peopie, for which she was Chieftess "Sotunanagu" in 1995 and 1996. Nadyne enjoyed traveling, singing in the church choir, knitting, reading, cooking, and spending time with her many, many friends worldwide. She was devoted to her family, especially Bill. They would hav celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on April 14. Nadyne is survived by her husband of 69+ years, William Bork; her daughter JoAnne Craig; sons, Albert (Kathy) and David Bork; grandchildren, Kathleen (Russ) Craig, Stephen (Sandy) Craig, Tim Craig, and Adam Bork; great-grandson Joe Donato; great-granddaughters, Natalie and Julie Craig; and great-great-grandchildren Zachary, Izabella and Sophia Donato. Celebration of Nadyne's life will be at 3 p.m. Friday, March 31, at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 2000 Shepherds Lane, Prescott. The family suggests memorials to the Smoki Museum foundation, 147 N. Arizona, Prescott, Ariz., 86301. Information provided by survivors. See Also: Arizona Gravestone Photo Project |
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