Marie J. Ordeman
September 11, 1939 ~ August 9, 2014
Marie Ordeman
(Age 74)
On Saturday, August 9, 2014 Marie Ordeman, a nonsmoker with lung cancer, passed away peacefully with her husband of 49 years at her side. Marie was born in Chicago and moved to a northern suburb of Crystal Lake in 1950 where she graduated from Crystal Lake High School when her father Louis Goossens was mayor. Marie was predeceased by her twin sister Marian Goossens in 1999 and her parents Georgette and Louis Goossens. She is survived by her husband Richard Ordeman of Vienna, VA, sisters in law Donna Stackhouse of Annapolis and Dena Foster of Scottsdale, AZ and a nephew Eric Foster also of Scottsdale.
Marie is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Madison in Elementary Education. She taught in public schools in Madison, Wisconsin; San Bernardino, California; Suitland, MD; and Vienna. Her private school experience was in Udorn, Thailand and in 1974 she opened and operated the Learning Tree Preschool in Vienna. She was the owner and director until the school was sold in 1999.
Community service was another interest as she was past president of the Vienna Woman's Club and the Vienna Branch of AAUW, and member of Vienna Questers. She also was a member of the Herrington Harbour Sailing Association where she served as Vice Commodore for Social activities.
She and her husband enjoyed extensive travel to Europe, Africa, Asia and Central and South America, New Zealand and Australia. The French language was a full time passion with continuing classes and seminars coupled with travel to France whenever she got the chance. Another passion was painting in watercolors.
Marie has had many friends who have expressed their appreciation for knowing her through her varied interests. She was loved dearly by all and will be sadly missed. Relatives and friends are invited to Marie's Life Celebration at Money and King Funeral Home, 171 W. Maple Ave., Vienna, VA on Wednesday, August 13 from 6-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mark Catholic Church, 9970 Vale Rd., Vienna, VA on Thursday, August 14 at 11:00 AM. Inurnment will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Life With Cancer, 8411 Pennell St, Fairfax, VA 22031 or Capital Caring Hospice, 2900 Telestar Ct, Falls Church, VA 22042.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
(Age 74)
On Saturday, August 9, 2014 Marie Ordeman, a nonsmoker with lung cancer, passed away peacefully with her husband of 49 years at her side. Marie was born in Chicago and moved to a northern suburb of Crystal Lake in 1950 where she graduated from Crystal Lake High School when her father Louis Goossens was mayor. Marie was predeceased by her twin sister Marian Goossens in 1999 and her parents Georgette and Louis Goossens. She is survived by her husband Richard Ordeman of Vienna, VA, sisters in law Donna Stackhouse of Annapolis and Dena Foster of Scottsdale, AZ and a nephew Eric Foster also of Scottsdale.
Marie is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Madison in Elementary Education. She taught in public schools in Madison, Wisconsin; San Bernardino, California; Suitland, MD; and Vienna. Her private school experience was in Udorn, Thailand and in 1974 she opened and operated the Learning Tree Preschool in Vienna. She was the owner and director until the school was sold in 1999.
Community service was another interest as she was past president of the Vienna Woman's Club and the Vienna Branch of AAUW, and member of Vienna Questers. She also was a member of the Herrington Harbour Sailing Association where she served as Vice Commodore for Social activities.
She and her husband enjoyed extensive travel to Europe, Africa, Asia and Central and South America, New Zealand and Australia. The French language was a full time passion with continuing classes and seminars coupled with travel to France whenever she got the chance. Another passion was painting in watercolors.
Marie has had many friends who have expressed their appreciation for knowing her through her varied interests. She was loved dearly by all and will be sadly missed. Relatives and friends are invited to Marie's Life Celebration at Money and King Funeral Home, 171 W. Maple Ave., Vienna, VA on Wednesday, August 13 from 6-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mark Catholic Church, 9970 Vale Rd., Vienna, VA on Thursday, August 14 at 11:00 AM. Inurnment will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Life With Cancer, 8411 Pennell St, Fairfax, VA 22031 or Capital Caring Hospice, 2900 Telestar Ct, Falls Church, VA 22042.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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Marie will greatly missed by all who knew her. We had so many great times sailing and visiting. Marie was the life of the party.
So saddened by Marie’s passing. Marie had a wonderful smile and radiated joy in each moment. She was always kind, encouraging and welcoming and unflappable. Marie always livened the conversation with her humorous commentsa sense of humor that continued to the end of her life. And I enjoyed Maries sense of styleshe looked so elegant in her many jackets, hats and beautiful scarves. I was also touched by the mutual love and devotion of Marie and Rich that was the clearly central to their lives. While I feel her kind spirit with me, I also miss her.
Rich, I am so saddened to hear of Marie’s passing. She was such a beautiful person with a vibrant personality. Gene and I are so glad we had a chance to have dinner with you both and talk about old times. We are in Santa Fe and will miss the service for her.
Marie will be so missed by so many. Her sense of humor was priceless. Heaven is a much better place with Marie there.
Rich, Leigh and I were sadden to learn of Marie’s passing. She was always such a cheerful and sincere presence whenever we were in each others company. Please accept our deepest condolences and prayers for you and your extended family. Jim Spain Optimist Club of Greater Vienna I want to know Christyes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, and so, somehow, attaining to the resurrection from the dead……. Our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body. Philippians 3:10 4:20-21
Marie was the best of the best. Her quick quips will long be remembered and her friendship cherished.
How saddened John and I were to hear about your loss, Rich. Our travel group will never be the same without Marie’s spirit and warm humor. However you both shared such special memories and they will sustain you.
We are so fortunate to have known Marie these 43 years and will miss her warm personality, keen sense of humor and enthusiasm for life.
How I shall miss that warm, funny, witty, clever, loving friendship of 45 years. Keeping up with Marie’s conversation was the most fun challenge; I bet she’ll keep those angels on their toes. Love always.
Rich — had been thinking about you and Marie recently when the NPIC reunion flyer ignited a conversation about “those days.” What a warm and genuine person she was. So sorry to read of your loss–
Marie’s sense of humor and wit will be missed by our book group. I will miss her hosting our group in the “character” of whatever we read, in addition to her question of “how many pages??” when we selected the next book!
I knew Marie for a relatively short time, but long enough to appreciate her zest for life. I send my condolences to her family and friends. I will remember the courage and determination with which she faced her illness. May she rest in peace.
Rich, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Delores and I only met Marie once at a party you had at your home for our division while we were still at Bldg. 213. I know you must miss her terribly and you have my most sincere condolences.
Rich, I am so sorry for your loss. We all are praying and thinking of you always at the Optimist Club.
Rich — I had such a great time crewing for you and Marie. She was a great sport and terrific mentor. Always so calm when disaster seemed near. She was always able to keep you calm! I was delighted to cross paths with Marie again while participating in AAUW. I was not surprised to learn of her great leadership abilities. All the best, Rich. I will miss Marie.
Rich – My sincerest sympathies for your loss. I have such fond memories of you and Marie coming to Camelot to read to the preschoolers. Her props and creativity were second to none. You two were a gift to our program. I can only imagine how many children’s lives she touched in her career. I celebrate her life with you.
Rich – I am truly sorry for you for the passing of Marie. I muchly enjoyed her company on the cruises and at other HHSA events I regret the distance involved will prevent my presence at her viewing and funeral.
Hi Rich, I want to express our greatest sympathy for you on the loss of your wife. I met her one time while we were working together and I know you were very close. Jack and Rose Dawson
Rich, So sorry for your loss. It has been a long time since we have been together but we will never forget being with you and Marie around Vienna. Marie was such a happy, friendly, eager, and willing person and we were very lucky to have her as a friend. Love, Barry and Priscilla
Rich, Very sorry to hear of your loss. From an old ASPG colleague.