Marjorie Dungan Schowalter
Schowalter, Marjorie Dungan, died Saturday, March 12, 2005. Services 1:00 P.M., Thursday, March 17, 2005, College Hill United Methodist Church Chapel. Born in Belknap Township, Chautauqua County, KS. Father Cyrus Oliver Dungan, farmer, died 1917. Mother Mamie Alice Dungan elected County Clerk 1921, requiring a move to Sedan, KS. Marjorie pursued piano and violin lessons, beginning a life-long love of classical music. Graduated Sedan High School as Valedictorian; enrolled in Southwestern College, graduated Music Education. Taught public school music, gave private lessons. Founding member of Wichita Symphony Orchestra, playing violin. After Business College in Wichita, was employed February 1940 as Office Manager, Beech Aircraft Corporation Personnel Department. Recruited personnel during WWII as Beech went from 1,000 to 13,000 employees. Married Harold A. Schowalter November 2, 1945; lovingly married 51 years. Children Joyce and Paul arrived 1949 and 1951. She led Camp Fire groups for five years, receiving their lifetime membership award. She remained a dedicated housewife through Pauls high school graduation. Survived by, Paul Schowalter, Wichita, KS; Joyce Schowalter, Seattle, WA; grandson August Spain, WA. Memorial funds have been established with College Hill United Methodist Church, 2930 E. 1st St., Wichita, KS 67214; Trinity United Methodist Church, 411 S. Martinson, Wichita, KS 67213; Sedan United Methodist Church, 302 N. Chautauqua, Sedan, KS 67361; and Belknap Township Community Church, C/O Stan Bracken, 1546 Road 9, Cedar Vale, KS 67024.
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Marjorie and Harold Schowalter were our neighbors when we lived at 1188 N. Pinecrest from 11/76 to 12/85. Even after we moved we would bring our children, Amy and Drew, by to Trick or Treat and to say hello. Joyce, I spoke to you briefly following the service in the Chapel. I was blessed to know your mother. – Sally Roth
Paul and Joyce, Bill and I want to express our sympathy in the passing of your mother. We enjoyed both of your parents. I, Arlyn, enjoyed visiting with your mother when I delivered her tax return. She would always want me to sit awhile and she would share about her life interests. In January Bill received two photos of your mom; that was special. I hope our memories of her help you in your loss. Sincerely, Bill and Arlyn Smith
I’m very sorry about the loss of your mother. I lost my step-mom last week. Just a note that your mom could have known my parents, John D Baker, Sedan. I went all 12 yrs at Sedan schools and graduated in 1956. Went to school with several kids from the Belnap area. My thoughts are with.