Marjorie Arline (Stamm) Kincaid

Marjorie Arline (Stamm) Kincaid passed into the loving arms of her Savior and Lord on March 26, 2020 at Pioneer Ridge Healthcare Center in Lawrence, Kansas. She was born on June 28, 1924 to Oscar and Hazel (Elder) Stamm of rural Washington, Kansas.

She attended grades 1-8 at Victory School, a one-room schoolhouse SE of Washington. It was there that she rode her pony to and from school each day. Grades 9-12 were completed at Washington High School. Upon graduation she worked at the court house in the draft office. She met Clifford Kincaid when he was on leave from the Navy, they fell in love, and were married on June 1, 1947. They moved to Fairbury, NE where they raised 3 children: Timothy, Julie, and Laurel. In 1957 they moved to Lincoln, NE where Marjorie was a homemaker and later worked as a secretary in the Lincoln Public School system. After Clifford died in 1999, she moved to Lawrence, KS. She was a member of the Adventist Church there.

Marjorie had a heart for others, especially children. She held a Good News Club for neighborhood children to come to her home and she would share the Bible and the love of Jesus with them. Some of those kids sought shelter at Clifford and Marjorie’s home when their own home life was in chaos; sometimes in the middle of the night. She sewed outfits for the same kids so they would have period clothing to wear to school for the Nebraska Centennial. Several of these kids kept in touch with her into adulthood. A neighborhood bully who scared and threatened her own children was invited into the home (much to her daughters’ chagrin) but the same love and attention was given to him and the bullying stopped. Marjorie enjoyed international students that attended Union College not far from their house and frequently had them over for meals and conversation. One of those students kept in touch with her until the end of her life, calling her “Mom.” She cared for the downtrodden and befriended them “because they have no friends”. She taught her children and grandchildren what it meant to love unconditionally.

Marjorie was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and her brother, Donald. Survivors include 1 brother, Malcolm (Norma) Stamm, Washington; son, Timothy (Sue) Kincaid, Mentor, OH; daughters, Julie (Mike) Fuhrmann, Lawrence, KS; Laurel (Vernon) Volpe, Kearney, NE; five grandchildren, Elizabeth Kincaid, Adele Bisel, Cara Brown, Vernon & Nicholas Volpe; and five great-grandchildren, Anna, Phoebe, Moses, Mallory, and Lucille; and her beloved nieces and nephew.

Memorials to God Makes It Grow 24/7 (Honduras mission teaching locals subsistence agriculture and providing safe water), or to the charity of choice in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, PO Box 1260, Lawrence KS 66044.

Messages & Condolences

From Gayla Carr Schmitz...

Julie, So sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Sounds like she was a very caring person who did a lot of good for many people.

From Terri Capps...

Sorry for your loss. She was beloved . Prayers to the family.

From Margie & Mark...

A beautiful tribute and what an amazing life story. Marjorie is truly a disciple of Jesus. Prayers and love to you all as you celebrate her sweet life, soul and all the blessings she brought to you and others.

From lance lindenmuth...

Marjorie was my dear patient in while i was in Dental School in 1988. Our friendship continued after I received my degree and she continued as my patient. Clifford became a friend and I have wonderful memories of them. I would go to there house in Lincoln and eat or visit. What a wonderful privilege God gave to me to know Marjorie and Cliff! They left this world a much better place!! Well done faithful servants! Regards and love to their family.

From Ed Taylor...

So sorry for your loss.

From Donna A Martin...

What a beautiful tribute. After reading this I know Marjorie has passed these amazing qualities to her loving family. I have the great pleasure of working with her wonderful daughter Laurel. I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

From Donna Posvar...

So sorry to read of Marge’s passing. You are all in my thoughts.

From betty ogrady...

Sorry for your loss. I’m Betty Kramer O’Grady.I’m 90 yrs old. I lived on a farm near Washington . My brother Don lived on a farm south of Washington. I’m staying with a friend in Eudora Ks. until this threat is over. I would love to hear from you. 605-661-4506

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