Marjorie E. Canine
August 12, 2012
Marjorie E. Canine died on August 12, 2012 just a few days short of her 92nd birthday. A graduate of Norwalk High School and the Iowa Methodist School of Nursing, she devoted her life to the nursing profession. She worked in a number of specialties within the profession, but her love was teaching others. Marge was an Operating Room instructor at Iowa Methodist most of her professional life, except for the years when she was recruited to go to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, as a surgical nursing instructor.
Upon retirement, she volunteered at Wesley Acres and at Terrace Hill, where she was a tour guide noted for her cheerfulness and wry humor. Marge was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and Chapter GH of PEO.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Elvin and Clara Canine of Norwalk, as well as a brother, Wayne of Akron, OH. She is survived by a brother, Willard Canine of Windsor Heights, IA, as well as six nieces and nephews and their ten children.
Her outgoing, loyal, and fun-loving spirit was an inspiration to all who knew her. She will be sorely missed by all her friends and family.
Visitation will be held at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 from 5 to 7 pm. A graveside committal will be at the Norwalk Cemetery in Norwalk on Thursday, August 16 at 9:30 am; followed by the memorial service at Grace United Methodist Church, 3700 Cottage Grove in Des Moines, IA at 11:00 a.m.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Grace United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be expressed at: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Pat Andrews Williams Class of 70
08/19/2012
I was privileged to have been a student of Marge Canine a long time ago. I remember well the days in the OR with her. It was one of my favorite rotations. Her philosophy was always the patient first. She was a wonderful teacher and mentor. Her contributions to the nursing profession will be greatly missed
Deb White class of 1976
08/19/2012
Marge Canine was an outstanding teacher and even more, an outstanding person. I had the honor of being one of her students and loved every minute of her teaching..not just the technical part, but even more so , the human aspect..I can always heard her saying.."we are here for the patient, not the other way around. Never forget that..if you do..you need to think about another career." I think fondly of her sense of humor and warmth. She will be missed.
Shirley and Willard Freese
08/17/2012
Marge has been a blessing to many, many people going through surgery. Her calmness and assurance meant so much. She represented the nursing profession well.
Dave Furneaux
08/16/2012
Marge was a great tribute to nursing, teaching and caring for students. I was lucky to work with her at Iowa Methodist and, like many, will miss her wry, fun sense of humor.
Annabelle Stansell Diehl Class of 57
08/15/2012
Marge personified the best of nursing, teacher, helper , professional and yet human & down to earth. She taught me years ago and was truly a mentor. I always wanted to be an OR Nurse after that, but location and available work did not allow it. I will still always remember her and her gift to nursing.
Barbara Sutton
08/15/2012
Marge gave so much to all of us and she always had a quip for every situation.
Mrage gave me the motivation and skills to spend nearly 30 years in the OR and teach what she taught me ~ excellence!
Lorraine Rankin
08/15/2012
Marge will be truly missed as a contributer to the nursing profession. She truly cared about her students through the years.