Obituary of Marjorie Maxine Nagy Harris

NAGY HARRIS – Mrs. Marjorie Marjorie Maxine (nee: Pompu) Nagy Harris was born on March 10, 1935 to parents George and Susan (nee: Popoman) Pompu on a farm in the Bramshott-Leask district. This completed a family of ten children, Mary (Fred) Baun, Adam (Loretta Exner) Jack (Isabelle Clements), Alex (Louretta Wiehage), Eva (Alex) Boehm, Lena (Walter) Wilson, Loretta (Martin) Maczulski, Edna (David) Peake, Shirley (Ward) Giles. This family was well known for their wonderful musical talents, and enjoyed sharing their love of music with everyone around them. Marjorie married Zolten Nagy on July 8, 1952 and lived on the farm in the Bramshott area until Zolten’s passing in December of 1991. It was while living and farming in the Bramshott area, when their four children were born; Janet (Bill) Whitehead in 1954, Merle (Dawn Kennedy) in 1956, Myles (Shirley Kennedy) in 1959 and Jason Brett in 1971 (passed as an infant). Marjorie spent many years as a farmer’s wife and a homemaker, where she developed the talent of gardening, canning, and becoming an excellent cook. No visitors ever went away hungry, and there were many visitors. Whenever Marjorie had any spare time she would be found playing her music and writing her songs. In the 70’s, when their children had left home, they would start to work off the farm. Marjorie started as a cook in road construction camps for South Construction and Pott’s Construction. In 1985 both Marjorie and Zolten took on the task of being caretakers at Emerald Lake for 4 years. In 1988, both Marjorie and Zolten decided to retire due to their health. After Zolten passed away in December of 1991, Marjorie lived in Leask where she enjoyed her work at the Leask Hotel until the fire in 2010. In 2007 Marjorie got remarried to Robert Harris from Leask, where they lived together till her passing on June 14, 2016 in the Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon at the age of 81 years. Marjorie is lovingly survived by her husband, Robert Harris and his children, James (Cheryl) Harris and their children, Alisha Mitchell and Natasha; and Wendy (Ian) Collins and their children, Camryn, Brett and Daniel; Marjorie’s children, Janet (Bill) Whitehead; Merle (Dawn) Nagy and their children, Justin Nagy and son Marshall, and Garrett (Megan) Nagy; Myles (Shirley) Nagy and their children, Jason (Dianne) Nagy and her daughter, Denise; and Tyler Nagy and his daughter Chelsey; her sister Shirley Giles as well as numerous nieces, nephews and many friends. Marjorie is predeceased by her parents, George & Susan Pompu; her first husband, Zolten Nagy; her infant son, Jason Brett Nagy; her sisters, Mary Baun, Eva Boehm, Loretta Maczulski, Lena Klassen and Edna Peake; her brothers, Alexander Pompu, Jack Pompu and Adam Pompu. The Funeral Service for Marjorie took place on June 17, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. from St. Henry’s RC Church in Leask with Lorne Valuck officiating the service. Joe Jacobs shared special music for Marjorie’s service, and Sylvester Pompu shared wonderful memories of Marjorie. The pallbearers were Justin, Jason, Tyler, John, Marshall, and Garrett Nagy. In lieu of tributes, memorial donations may be directed to the Leask Museum (Box 117 Leask, SK S0J 1M0) or to the choice of the donor. Marjorie was laid to rest in the Leask Cemetery. Family and friends wishing to send private online condolences are welcome to visit www.beaulacfuneralhome.com Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Beau “Lac” Funeral Home, Tammy Smart – Director Shellbrook 306-747-2828.