Marcia I. Thudium
September 26, 1934 ~ December 30, 2011
Thudium, Marcia, passed away December 30th after a long illness. She is survived by her best friend and husband, Gary; her sister, Sonya (Tom) Davis and her children and grandchildren: Kimberly (Ed) of Wichita; Sylvan (Erin), Connor and Graham of Chicago; Andrew Shank of Lawrence, Kansas; Shawn (Dwyn) Thudium of Wichita; Valerie Thudium, of Kansas City, Kansas; Stephanie (Jeff) Basham and Tate of Wichita; Renee (T) Sweetwood and Grant of Tulsa, Oklahoma; and Megan Sweetwood of Wichita; Andrea (Don) Dettke; and Lauren, Kimberly, Evan and Drew of Denver, Colorado. She was preceded in death by her parents and her daughter, Kristin. Mrs. Thudium was born September 26, 1934 in Hedrick, Iowa to Evan and Irene Bowlin. She met her husband when they were students at the University of Iowa and they were married in 1955. They made their home in Iowa until 1981 when they moved to Wichita. She stayed home to raise her children until 1984 when she went to work at Foulston-Seifken law firm as a legal secretary. She retired ten years later to travel with her husband, to pursue her many interests, and most of all to spend time with her family. Services will be held at 11:00 am on January 3rd at Aldersgate United Methodist Church on west 21st Street. Visitation with the family will be held Monday, January 2nd, 6-8 pm at Downing and Lahey Mortuary. Memorials have been established with Harry Hynes Hospice and Rolling Hills Country Club Junior Golf Program. Downing and Lahey West Chapel.
Visitation with the family, 6:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M., Monday, January 2, Downing Lahey Mortuary West
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I am so sorry to hear of Marcia’s passing. It’s been a long time since she lived in Vinton but I remember her well. May your memories help you through this time and God heal the hole in your hearts.
Dear Gary and Family, What a wonderful celebration of Marcia’s life I witnessed yesterday. I doubt I could do what the family did and limit my words to three to describe her. Gary, you can be so proud to have built a ‘tree’ that from the top to the bottom, has vibrant and healthy ‘branches.’ I’ve been given the opportunity to be a friend of yours and Marica’s, Shawn and Dwyn’s, and Valerie, who we were most fortunate to have her work with us early in her career. God bless each of you. Charlie & Brenda Traffas
Gary and Family, I am so saddened to read of Marcia’s passing. She was a wonderful person with a radiating personality and I have many happy memories of her. She will be missed.
Your dearest Marcia was the kindest most beautiful women I have ever met. Seeing you both in Vinton a few years ago was a treat catching up on your family. I thoroughly enjoyed babysitting for your lovely children as neighbors years ago. God knows your sorrow but rewards you with many fond memories.
‘Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.’ 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 I pray that your family is comforted by the Lord, and by the friends who walk with you during this time. May God grant you His peace,
Gary, Kim & Family, Our deepest condolences are extended to you all at this time of loss. We know your hearts are empty, but may God proivde His grace and peace to you. We extend our warmest thoughts and prayers to you today and in the coming years.
Gary, Kim and family, so many good memories of our many good times at your home. The Weideman girls summed it up well…..Marcia was always a lady!
Dear Shawn and family. I am very sorry for your loss. Please know that the Lord has a wonderful new member of the ‘Heaven Club’.
I was so sorry to hear of the death of your wife,Gary. You are in my thoughts and prayers in the coming days. I also extend the same thoughts to you, Kim, as you feel the loss of your dear mom. Evy
DEar Thudium family, We are sitting in Mary’s family room sharing fond memories of Marcia and all your family. We remember your house on 5th street being filled with babies and monkey sock dolls! We remember Marcia always being inexplicably well dressed and glamorous amidst all the noise and confusion. As we got older we appreciated her sense of humor, her laughter, and her love for bridge,golf, family and of course, friends. She was always so tolerant and laid back. So fun to be around. At this time of year especially, we always enjoyed the Christmas letters about the kids and the grand kids and Gary’s new hobbies and business ventures. We are so grateful that you were all part of our family for so long, that even after you moved to Wichita, Gary and Marcia continued to spend time with our parents on vacations. Marcia truly was a great mother, great wife, and great friend. Much love, Cathy, Nina, and Mary Weideman
My deepest sympathy to your family. I will always remember Mrs Thudium’s warm smile and welcome when I visited your home in Vinton.
Our deepest sympathy goes out to Shawn, Gary, and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Joel McGlynn and family, Denver, CO
Thudium family, May God bless you with fond memories and comfort. What a sweet lady she was, your dear Marcia. She came to the barbershop only a few times but I remember her well. My sympathy to all of you.
My sympathy to the family for your loss. There are many fond memories of growing up as neighbors in Vinton.
We remember Marcia fondly and send you warm condolences.
Dear Gary, Kim, Shawn, Renee and Andy and your families, I am so sorry for your loss. Marcia was a dear lady and will be deeply missed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Deepest sympathies.
To Gary and family, I feel very privilaged to have known and taken care of Marcia. She was one of the most caring and compassionate person i known. We have shared alot of laughter and sadness, I know she is in heaven and is sitting with the angels and giving them that famous beautiful smile. Marcia will always be remembered in my heart.
Our sympathy on your mom’s passing. Karolyn Knaack and Sterling Knaack Steves, Austin, Texas.
Gary and family Phyllis notified me of the passing of Marcia. I am very sorry for this loss in you life. I do remember Marcia from your Iowa days. Please accept my sympathy.
Kim and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I know it has been a long haul. Feel good about the good job you all did taking care of your Mom, and treasure the good memories. Vicki
Dear Gary & Family, We are so very, very sorry. Please accept our sincere sympathy. Marcia was such a dear, sweet lady and will be sadly missed.