Marjorie Wise

MARJORIE WISE IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Marjorie Mildred Mumm Wise, 95, of Idaho Falls, passed away August 19, 2007, at Mallory House in Idaho Falls of causes incident to age. She was born September 10, 1911, in Missoula, Montana, the third daughter of August and Alma Timm Mumm. She grew up in Missoula and attended schools there. She was also educated at the University of Montana, where she was employed as Secretary to the Deans of Men, Women and Faculty, until 1941, when she left to work as Secretary to Congressman Mike Mansfield upon his election to that office. She spent the World War II years in Washington, D.C. until she met and married Lt. Sr. Gr. Fred Wise (Seabees) in 1945. They began their married life in Goldfield, Nevada, where they were joined with by daughter, Nancy, and son Fred, from a previous marriage. From there they moved to Ouray, Colorado, until his death in May, 1952. The family then moved back to Missoula, where Marjorie again worked at the University as Secretary to the Dean of the School of Forestry. From there they moved to Denver, where Marjorie was Office Manager for a large law firm. In 1960 they moved to Colorado Springs, where she worked at the Air Force Academy and the Army Air Defense Command until her retirement in 1974. Marjorie was the first woman to work at the NORAD installation in Cheyenne Mountain before it became operational. After retiring in Colorado Springs, she moved to Idaho Falls to be near her daughter, Nancy. She was a member of Sigma Kappa sorority, Unity Church, and Chipeta Chapter #13 Order of the Eastern Star. She is survived by her son, Frederick Michael Wise of Golden, Colorado, a sister, Hazel Grover of Hamilton, Montana, six grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, two nieces and a nephew. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Nancy Aguirre, and a sister, Helen Spaulding. Memorial Services will be held at Unity Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado, at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Unity Church in the Rockies or to a favorite charity. ------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Cindy Dougherty aspendreaming@juno.com I worked with Marjorie at Mallory House and was frequently the one to put her to bed. She was always so appreciative and grateful for any thing we did and I grew to love her! I am glad I got to know her and serve her. What a lovely lady. Her son in law that took such great care of her was an inspiration to me. He was very good to her and took her out, etc. She was a blessed lady and I was blessed to know her. I send my best wishes to her family and thank you for allowing us to be part of her life. Take care Cindy Dougherty