Marcia Klinker

Marcia Klinker, age 60, of Hastings, Iowa died Saturday, August 9, 2008 at Montgomery County Hospital in Red Oak, Iowa.

Marcia Anne Klinker, one of four children of Dorothy Eva (Olney) and Jed Louis Lawrence, was born on July 26, 1948 in Burlington, Vermont. She grew up and attended schools in Canaan, New York, graduating from Canaan High School.

Marcia and Ronald Walter Klinker, son of Marian (Malone) and Walter Klinker, met in New York State and were married on October 7, 1990 at the United Methodist Church in Emerson, Iowa. They made their home near Hastings, Iowa and they were blessed with a daughter, Celinda Anne "Cindy".

For most of her life, Marcia worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Most recently, she worked the last fourteen years at Good Samaritan in Red Oak, Iowa.

Marcia was very family oriented and fun loving. Each year in July, she traveled to New York State to visit with her family. She enjoyed having her daughter and grandkids over on weekends just to spend time together and eat hot wings. Marcia enjoyed cooking and was famous for her lasagna. Occasionally she tended bar at Shakers in Malvern, Iowa and loved to visit with the "regulars". Marcia loved country music, was an excellent dancer and could polka like a pro.

Marcia and Ron were blessed with 17 years of marriage when Marcia passed away on August 9, 2008 at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital in Red Oak, Iowa, attaining the age of 60 years and 14 days. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Marcia is survived by her husband, Ron Klinker of Hastings, IA; daughter Cindy Reiner of Clarinda, IA; four grandchildren, Josh Jones of Clarinda, Tabbi Wilson of Shenandoah, IA, Rhyian Hall of Clarinda, and Craig Hall of Glenwood, IA; one great grandson, Michael Joshua Wilson of Shenandoah; sister Carolyn Madison and husband Gerald of Gainesboro, TN; twin brother Michael Lawrence of Canaan, NY and brother Douglas Lawrence and wife Gloria of Chatham, NY; other relatives and to all her friends she leaves her most valued gift, her smile.

A memorial fund has been established.