Marjorie Alice Hillsten Childs

Marjorie Alice Hillsten Childs, died August 5, 2005. She was born August 28, 1921 in Longmont, Colorado, the daughter of Leone Vaughn and Edwin L. Hillsten.
She and James M. Childs were married on March 29, 1947 in Barstow, California.
Marjorie grew up in Swea City, Iowa and Denver, Colorado living with grandparents and aunts. She graduated valedictorian of her high school class in Swea City, took a two-year teaching course at Iowa State Teacher College, received a BA in elementary education from UCLA, took additional courses in teaching English as a second language towards a master's degree.
She taught elementary grades for 28 years in Iowa, California, Washington, at Indian schools in Brigham City, Utah and Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Marjorie held offices in various public interest organizations, wrote a self-published book on the Equal Rights Amendment, made an unsuccessful bid for the Utah State Legislature, and brought about some changes in use of gender-inclusive language. She won several commendations and recognition awards for her teaching and public service efforts.
Additionally, she enjoyed cooking (won a prize for a recipe), sewing, writing poetry, doing Christmas and home decorating crafts with recycled "trash", playing bridge, and with her husband traveled to scenic places.
She was preceded in death by her husband, mother, father, and brothers Allan, and Lee.
Family graveside services will be held Friday, August 12, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Brigham City Cemetery, 325 South 300 East, Brigham City, UT.
In lieu of flowers, Marjorie would prefer gifts to schools, hospitals, or other organizations serving children.
CemeteryBrigham City Cemetery
325 South 300 East
Brigham City, Utah 84302
August 12, 2005
11:00 AM
ServiceBrigham City Cemetery
325 South 300 East
Brigham City, UT 84302
August 12, 2005
11:00 AM