Ella Margaret (Rice) Orr (1919 - 2006)

Born 22 Jan 1919 in Joyfield Township, Benzie, Michigan, United States

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Died 2 May 2006 at age 87 in Michigan, United States

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Birth: Jan. 22, 1919 Death: May 2, 2006

Orr, E. Margaret

E. MARGARET ORR, of Benzonia, died Tuesday, May 2, 2006, at the Homesteader.

Funeral arrangements are pending, and a complete obituary will be in a later edition of the Record-Eagle.

The Benzonia Chapel of McElduff-Jowett Funeral Homes & Cremation Service is handling the arrangements.

Published in the Record-Eagle on 5/3/2006.

Orr, Ella Margaret (Rice)

BEULAH ù Ella Margaret Orr, 87, of Beulah, died Tuesday, May 2, 2006, at Homesteader Senior Housing. Margaret lived her whole life in the Beulah area.

She was born in Joyfield Township on Jan. 22, 1919, the daughter of James and Ella (Gorivan) Rice. She graduated from Benzonia High School in 1936 and from the Benzie County Normal School, which was a one-year school for teachers, in 1937.

On Oct. 11, 1941, she married Albert (Pete) Orr. Several years later Margaret graduated from Central Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science degree.

Her first seven years spent as a teacher were in a one-room school house. She spent another 16 years at the Platte River School (Honor Community School), where she taught math and English for the sixth, seventh and eighth grades. For her remaining 10 years, she taught eighth grade English at Benzie Central High School.

During Margaret's teaching career she was responsible for organizing the junior and high school chorus program, coached the debate and forensics teams, and chaperoned numerous senior trips to Washington D.C. She was also very active in the local Teachers Association and the Michigan Education Association.

An important part of Margaret's life was her work in the church and community. She was the church organist for several years at the Congregational Church of Benzonia, where she started the youth choirs. She was the choir director for the Honor Congregational Church and helped with the church schools in both locations.

Margaret was the chairman of the first Blueberry Festival for the Maples facilities. In her retirement she was a member of the Women's Association and became involved with their activities.

Margaret was always busy working in the garden, canning produce or golfing. She loved to entertain family and friends. Margaret's family was very important to her.

She is survived by two daughters, Barbara (Jim) Brian of Frankfort and Peggy (Bob) Crissman of Schoolcraft; daughter-in-law, Mary Lou Orr, of Grand Blanc; three sisters-in-law, Margaret Swain of Visalia, Calif., Lillian Cook of Beulah and Florence Stone of Beulah; and brother-in-law, Gene (Irene) Orr of Arcadia. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, Tim, Keith, Clint, and Tom Brian, Brian, Phil, and Eric Crissman, and Jennifer and Joe Orr; and 14 great- grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Pete Orr; a son, Jim Orr; three brothers, George, Lindsey and Douglas Rice; and a sister, Imogene Heinz.

Margaret's family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff of the Homesteader for the loving care she received during her residency.

Visitation will be held Sunday, May 7, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the McElduff-Jowett Funeral Home, Benzonia Chapel, 7223 South St. A memorial service will be held Monday, May 8, at 11 a.m. at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church of Beulah. The Rev. Pam Fulton and the Rev. Marvin Rosa will officiate. A luncheon will follow the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Benzie Central High School Vocal Music Department or to the St. Andrews Presbyterian Church elevator fund.

Arrangements are being handled by the McElduff-Jowett Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Benzonia.

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Orr, Ella Margaret (Rice)

ELLA MARGARET (RICE) ORR, who died May 2, 2006, will have visitation today, May 7, from 5 to 8 p.m., at McElduffùJowett Funeral Home, Benzonia Chapel, 7223 South Street.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 8, at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church of Beulah. The Rev. Pam Fulton and the Rev. Marvin Rosa will officiate. A luncheon will follow the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to Benzie Central High School Vocal Music Department or to St. Andrews Presbyterian Church elevator fund.

Arrangements are being handled by McElduff-Jowett Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Benzonia.

Published in the Record-Eagle on 5/7/2006.

Social Security Death Index Name: E. Margaret Orr SSN: XXX-XX-XXXX Last Residence: 49616 Benzonia, Benzie, Michigan Born: 22 Jan 1919 Last Benefit: 49616 Benzonia, Benzie, Michigan Died: 2 May 2006 State (Year) SSN issued: Michigan (1955-1956 )

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• •ID: I1088

•Name: Ella Margaret RICE •Given Name: Ella Margaret •Surname: Rice •Sex: F 1 2 3 •Birth: 22 JAN 1919

Marriage 1 Albert Willard "Pete" ORR b: 8 APR 1916 in Beulah, , Michigan•Married: 11 OCT 1941 Children1.Has Children Living ORR 2.Has Children Living ORR 3.Has Children Living ORR

Sources: 1.Abbrev: THE ORR FAMILY Title: GEDCOM file imported on 8 Dec 1998. Author: ROBERT F ORR 2.Abbrev: Robert Orr Title: GEDCOM file imported on 30 Jan 2001. Author: Robert Orr 3.Abbrev: Imported GEDCOM file Title: GEDCOM file imported on 6 Jun 2001.