Marjorie Ann Eglsaer

Marjorie Milliet Eglsaer was born in Galveston, Texas on October 15, 1949, and passed away on November 16, 2017, at home surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her father, Tim Milliet, and brothers Martin Lee Milliet (Poncho) and Michael Tim Milliet. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Richard Eglsaer, son David Eglsaer of Montana, son Brian Eglsaer, daughter –in-law Kristie Eglsaer and her beloved grandson, Henry of San Mateo. California. She also leaves behind her mother Mable Milliet of Groves Texas, her sister Millie Schaer (and friend Brian Streams) of Blessing Texas , and her brothers Joe Milliet of Dallas and Matthew Milliet ( wife Dina) of Georgetown, Texas and numerous nephews and nieces. Marjorie spent her elementary and high school years in Port Lavaca, Texas where she was a star basketball player. After high school, she attended Incarnate Word College receiving her RN-BSN degree in 1971. Her passion for the medical profession never waivered. After college, she worked as a psychiatric nurse in San Antonio, and subsequently served as head nurse for orthopedics and plastic surgery at Seton Hospital in Austin, Texas. In 1984, she accepted a position as Director of Nursing for Huntsville ISD while serving as the school nurse at Mance Park Junior High School Margie was blessed to have many long-term friends. From her college days, she was a member of the “Beach Beauties”, a group that has met every year since graduation (Cindy Womack, Carolyn Meegan, Paula Piper, Barb Earthman, Shelley Tortorice, Gloria Wearden, Binnie Bauml, and Becky Dugi). Plus, numerous cherished friends from Austin and here in Huntsville, Texas. Margie was committed to helping all she came in contact with, especially the generations of students that she assisted for over 20 years at Mance Park. She was a kind and loving soul who loved children and had an incredible sense of adventure and love of life, which she spread to everyone she knew. Many people sought her help on a wide range of topics ranging from health issues to normal day-to-day issues of living. She was many things to many people, but above all, her proudest role was that of Grandmother. The family wishes to express thanks to Dr. Elham Abbassi and Pat O’Brien for their care, compassion, and friendship during Marge’s battle with cancer. A wake will be held Monday, November 20, 2017, at the Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home from 5-7 p.m. followed by a rosary. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 (10:30 a.m.) at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Huntsville, Texas. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Houston Independent School District Outdoor Education Center @ 723 Olympia Drive, Trinity, TX 75862. Full obituary may be viewed and memorial condolences made to the family at www.shmfh.com.

Marjorie Ann Eglsaer

October 15, 1949 - November 16, 2017