Marion Virginia Trapp, 86,
passed away on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008, at her residence in Bigfork. She was born on Jan.11, 1922, in Boulder, Colo., the older of two children of Caroline (Kirby) and Bayne Vogel.
She grew up in Boulder and attended Sacred Heart Elementary School, Boulder High School and the University of Colorado. She worked at the CU Campus Health Center and also for Dr. Gillespie as well as the Sturtz and Copland Florist and Greenhouse.
She was an active member of the USO (United Service Organization) during World War II and volunteered for many war-related organizations during that time.
Marion married Frederick J.J. Trapp Jr., on June 16, 1948, in Boulder.
She was a wonderful wife, mother and homemaker. She was a skilled seamstress, making most of her children's clothing and regularly volunteered her sewing skills in the neighborhood. She was a terrific baker, always having a tray of fresh baked goodies waiting for her children after school each day. Dessert at Grandma's house after church on Sunday was a tradition though the years.
Marion was a kind and gracious person, and was the perfect grandmother to her many grandchildren who always looked forward to spending time with her.
She was active in the Sacred Heart Altar and Rosary Society in Boulder and volunteered in the school's library.
Fred and Marion retired to Bigfork in 1981. They spent many happy years involved in the Bigfork Inn, where she designed the curtains and sewed over eighty-three waitress uniforms as well as contributing in many other ways. They loved to dance every Friday and Saturday night to the Company Brass.
Marion also donated her time for many years to the Bigfork Branch Library. She was a member of the Council of Catholic Women at both St. Catherine's and Pope John Paul II Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Robert Vogel; and an infant daughter, Mary.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Frederick Trapp, of Bigfork; seven children, David Trapp and wife Laurie of Victor, Idaho, and children, Bailey, Jordan and Henry; Caroline Pitz and husband Chuck, and children, Nicholas and Nathan of Bigfork; Chris Trapp of Whitefish; Suzie Keenan and husband Bob, and children Marissa, Conor, Kyle, Sara and Ryan, of Bigfork; Judy Schmutz and husband Karl, and children, Christian and Loren, of Prescott, Ariz.; Ann Trapp and Steve Furchner, of Seattle; and Monica Trapp-Tilton and husband Scott, and children, Bayne and Burke of Bigfork; and a great-grandchild, Kristofer Schmutz.
The family is most grateful for the exceptional care provided by Ethel Bruno of Agape Home Care and Home Options Hospice.
A Catholic rosary for her intentions will be said at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept.17, and a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, both at Pope John Paul II Catholic Church in Bigfork. Burial will follow services at Swan View Memorial Gardens (Bigfork Community Cemetery). There will be a celebration of her life beginning at noon at the Bigfork Inn.
The family suggests that any memorial contributions be sent to Home Options Hospice, 175 Commons Loop, Suite 100, Kalispell, MT 59901.
Johnson - Gloschat Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for Marion's family. You are invited to go to www.jgfuneralhome.com to offer condolences and sign Marion's guest book.