Marjorie Jane Lindsay
1931-2025

Marjorie Jane Lindsay passed away on November 12, 2025, and all are invited to attend her funeral at 11:00am on Saturday, January 17, at Saint Philip’s. A reception in the Murphey Gallery will follow.

O God, whose mercies cannot be numbered: Accept our prayers on behalf of your servant Marjorie, and grant her an entrance into the land of light and joy, in the fellowship of your saints; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
—The Book of Common Prayer, Burial of the Dead, Rite II

Marjorie “Jane” Lindsay passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025 at the age of 94 in Tucson where she and Lex had lived since 1980. They were the proud parents of four daughters: Debbie, Pam, Caroline and Judi.

Jane was born in Colorado Springs on March 26, 1931. She attended the University of Denver and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in education. It was there that she met and married Lex, the love of her life and husband of 64 years.

After giving birth to Debbie in Ft. Riley, Kansas (Lex was serving in the Korean war) the young family moved to Tucson where Pam was born, and Jane completed her Master’s degree in Spanish at the University of Arizona. In 1958, they moved to Flagstaff where Caroline and Judi were born. The family spent many wonderful years there, filled with great memories.

Teaching was Jane’s passion for more than 20 years. She was also an active member of P.E.O. (a women’s education and service organization) for many years. Jane taught Spanish to Junior High students as well as English as a Second Language to Spanish speakers. She also learned the Navajo language and taught Spanish and ESL to Native American students.
Jane is survived by her daughters Pam (OK) Caroline (Ed) and Judi (Sean) 8 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

She danced through the gates of heaven to join her husband Lex, her brother Jarry, and her oldest daughter Debbie. Her smile, laughter and caring nature will be remembered by all of those who had the pleasure of knowing her.