Marjorie Ann Biffar

Marjorie Ann (Sass) Biffar was born September 22, 1945 in Omaha, Nebraska to Arthur and Rosa (Weseman) Sass. Marjorie grew up on the family farm near Bennington where her responsibilities included helping with the farm chores. She enjoyed participating in her 4-H Club, church youth group, her school’s Pep Club and choir, and developed her lifetime hobby of sewing. Marjorie was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Bennington, and she attended the Dornacker country school near the farm, Bennington Public Schools, and graduated from Blair High School in 1963. After high school, she attended Midland Lutheran College in Fremont, Nebraska for two years. Marjorie was a lifelong resident of Blair; first living on a farm outside of town, and later in her life moving into town. She was blessed with four loving children whom she held most dear; twins Keith and Alan, Amy, and Kent. Marjorie worked for a time at Mutual of Omaha, volunteered her time at the Good Shepherd Home in Blair, along with the Recycling Center and the Blair Public Library, worked in the cafeteria at the Blair High School, and was a housekeeper at the Crowell Home in Blair. She continued to enjoy sewing, along with doing needlework, crafting, baking, and even decorating wedding cakes with her mom. She was active on the farm for several years before the move to town, and loved animals, especially her dog, Sam. She enjoyed all kinds of music and loved to dance. Her greatest joys, though, came from being involved in the activities with her kids. From attending baseball and softball games, to being a den mother for the Cub Scouts, or 4-H leader or assistant with the Brownie’s, Marjorie was always there. December was always a time for special treats from Marjorie, too. She made Santa Claus Sugar Cookies and decorated them with her own special powdered sugar frosting. It was a time consuming process, but she was more than happy to share her treats with family, friends, and co-workers. Marjorie passed away on Friday, December, 7, 2007 at the Good Shepherd Home in Blair, Nebraska at the age of 62 years, 2 months, and 15 days. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law; Keith Biffar of Blair, Alan and Joy Biffar of Blair, and Kent and Lisa Biffar of Omaha, daughter and son-in-law Amy and Jim Telford of Omaha, grandchildren; Deven and wife, Missi Telford, Amanda Telford, Josephine Biffar, Louis Biffar, and Colton Biffar, and Nick Ostransky, brothers and sisters-in-law; Lyle and Jannene Sass of Blair, and Victor and Debbie Sass of Omaha, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Courtesy of Reichmuth Funeral Homes

Marjorie Ann Biffar

September 22, 1945 - December 7, 2007