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Frances Marguerite Oliphant

Frances Marguerite Oliphant, 67 of Pacific Junction, Iowa entered into rest on January 25, 2016 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She was born May 6, 1948 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Carnival “Carn” Anderson and Frances Kathryn (Wilson) Godsey. She was raised in Pacific Junction and graduated from Glenwood High School in 1966. She was united in marriage to the love of her life, Dale Leon Oliphant on December 2, 1967 in Pacific Junction, Iowa. To this union two children were born, Christopher and Clint.

Marguerite enjoyed being a homemaker and raising her family. She was a dedicated caregiver, always putting others before herself. In earlier years, she made beautiful crafts, recipe books and numerous photo albums. She loved gardening and making floral arrangements and always had fresh flowers in her home.

Preceding Marguerite in passing were her parents and siblings, John Godsey, Kathryn Taylor, Jacqueline Holmes and Jim Godsey. Survivors include her loving husband Dale Oliphant of Pacific Junction, Iowa; children Christopher and wife Jennifer Oliphant of Glenwood, Iowa; Clint Oliphant and Laurin Kinser of Pacific Junction, Iowa; grandchildren Shelby, Zachary, Cody, Anderson, Cyrus, Landynn and Aurora; great-granddaughter Aubree; siblings Scott Godsey of Missouri; Sam Godsey of Council Bluffs, Iowa; Steve Godsey of Missouri; several nieces, nephews, extended relatives and friends.

Interment will be held in the West Liberty Cemetery, rural Glenwood, Iowa.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Visitation:Friday, January 29, 2016
6:00 PM
212 S. Locust St.
Glenwood, IA51534

Service:Saturday, January 30, 2016
1:00 PM
112 N. Walnut St.
Glenwood, IA51534

11 Condolences

  • Connie Moore Posted January 26, 2016 12:00 am

    Dale,sorry for your loss. Will keep you and your family in my thoughts.

  • Jennifer Posted January 26, 2016 12:00 am

    R.I.P Beautiful Lady!!!

  • Kathy Roenfeld Posted January 26, 2016 12:00 am

    We are sorry for your loss. Your wife, mom, grandmother, was a dear and loving woman. So kind and yet strong and devoted to her family. She will be missed. Your life time of great memories will help you through this time of sadness.

    Kathy and Richard Roenfeld

  • Jon Boyce Posted January 26, 2016 12:00 am

    We offer our condolences on your loss. You have many memories of her to rely on.

    Jon and Doris Boyce…

  • Steve R Palmer Posted January 26, 2016 12:00 am

    Dale, I am so sorry for your loss. God Bless you all at this very difficult time.

  • Richard Wagaman Posted January 27, 2016 12:00 am

    Dale, I am deeply soory for the loss of your wife. I used to work with you and we had a visit probably 10 years ago. You and your family are in our prayers at this difficult time. Take care bud

  • Bobbi Posted January 29, 2016 12:00 am

    Dale, so sorry for the loss of your beautiful wife. I loved our weekly visites at the laundromat. On behalf of the staff at Home Style Laundry, thoughts and prayers go out to you and the rest of you family. She will be missed. We look forward to visiting with you.

  • Helen Dimon Posted February 1, 2016 12:00 am

    My heart aches for you. I’m sorry for your loss.

    Memories are the legacy of Love.j

  • Michelle Kruse Posted February 8, 2016 12:00 am

    Frances was one of the most beautiful people I’ve ever known. God bless this amazing woman. Praying for her family, especially Dale.

  • Anderson oliphant her grandson Posted November 5, 2018 4:28 pm

    R.I.P. grandma

  • margaret anderson Posted August 31, 2019 4:49 pm

    My condolences to you and your family. I am trying to find out if this was my friend Marguerite that I worked with in California in the 1970’s approx. I was Margaret Danley back then.

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