of Dennard, AR
September 15, 1930 - February 4, 2025
Marjorie Ann (Swanson) Dittmer, born September 15, 1930 to Ferdinand and Carmen (Mesa) Swanson in San Diego County, California passed away February 4, 2025. Preceding her in death were her parents; a sister, Donna; her husband, Frank; niece, Diane and nephew, Earl.
She is survived by her children, Robert Grisham and wife, Trish, Jim Grisham and wife, Darcie, Catherine (Clubine) Turner and husband, Nevin; ten grandchildren and so many beloved great-grandchildren she often wondered in joy at her good fortune.
Marjorie grew up in Santee, California and loved dancing, riding horses, leatherwork, sewing and helping her dad. She worked hard all her life, taking each of life's twists and turns with good humor and determination.
When she moved to Arkansas in 1978, she greatly missed her Southern California home. But as the years went by, she came to love the rustic hills of northern Arkansas and its people. She spent her time working on her place, planting flowers, gardening, quilting and watching the birds and deer in her front yard. She had a soft heart for dogs and cats and accidentally adopted several over the years. Her most recent adoptions, Shelley, Bright Eyes and Persephone miss her greatly.
Services for Marjorie will be Friday, February 21, 2025 at 1 p.m. at the Roller McNutt Funeral Home Chapel located in Clinton, Arkansas. Rev. Brad Moore (Pastor of The Leslie United Methodist Church) will lead the service. Burial will be at the Dennard Cemetery in Dennard, Arkansas.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to your local pet shelter or to The Alzheimer's Association.
To express condolences online please visit www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clinton
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8 Condolence(s)
Yvonne Splan
Thursday, February 20, 2025
So sorry she will be missed prayers love you
Virginia Gail Brown
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
I enjoyed knowing her and sitting with her at church.
Susan Welch
Monday, February 17, 2025
Sending love from Leslie UMC.
Sheryl Puckett
Monday, February 17, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss. She was a dear, sweet woman who will be dearly misses.
Douglas Campbell
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Sorry for your loss.
Terri Romano
Thursday, February 13, 2025
I have heard so much about Marjorie from Catherine throughout the years that I feel like I know her, even though I have never met her. What a dear woman she was. I know she will be missed by all who knew her. May your wonderful memories carry you through until you meet again.
Kyle Dryer
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
I never knew Marjorie, but her daughter Catherine talked about her a lot. I am sure that if she was any reflection of the kind caring person that her daughter is, then she was a kind soul and will be dearly missed. I am so sorry for this loss to loved ones of Marjorie.
Calvin Clubine
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Sorry for your loss. She was a very nice lady.