Marabelle Vore, otherwise known as, Mar, Mary, Mom, Grammy and Doll, died early Monday, July 29, 2019. She was 90 years young. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Florence and Warren Locker on March 12, 1929, she had 4 siblings — her twin Bill, sister Joan and two older brothers, Ted and Jim, all preceding her in death.
She attended Manchester College where she met Robert O. Vore, when she caught his eye on the tennis court. They would remain at love for the next 67 years, with no breaks. They were married senior year and moved back to Plymouth for a lifetime of love and friendship. The unwavering tenderness and kindness in their relationship was a rare constant in a world full of reasons to lose your temper.
She shaped the character of many children as an elementary school teacher before retiring to do the same for her own — Bill (Vore), Cindy (Fleming) and Lori (Miller). Her gift of teaching was evident in her lone ability to finish reading her grandchildren a story over the distractions of youth and ice cream, with a style that followed a few simple rules: distastefulness can be defused with a compliment rather than a curse, board game buzzers are impolite, and you don’t have to raise your voice to command attention or corral a crowd. You didn’t have to when you set an example like hers.
Mar took fashion cues from no one. With an always classy but modern assortment of white, beige and black, her grace and style were the only accents of color needed to look amazing. Her calmness was the foundation of her entire family’s rapport, although she never failed to surprise by being silly at the right moment. Thanks to her, we are reminded to interrupt our regularly scheduled programs for a laugh with our loved ones, and to celebrate a life lived with that smile that we’ll always remember. A church service will be held Saturday, August 3, 2019 at 1:30 pm at Plymouth Church of the Brethren, 1130 North Michigan Street, Plymouth.
After the service, the family would like friends to join them for a Celebration of Life from 3:30-5:30 pm at the Pretty Lake Golf Club, 10055 Pretty Lake Trail, Plymouth, Indiana.
Memorial contributions can be made to Plymouth Church of the Brethren, 1130 N. Michigan Street, Plymouth, IN 46563 or the Plymouth Public Library 201 N. Center Street, Plymouth, IN 46563.
Shirley Gidley says
To the family:
Mar has left you all so many memories of calmness, love, , and her funny little laugh that we all knew.
Quiet, she was always friendly to all.
My thoughts and prayers are with you
Robyn Hammonds says
Doc, Bill and girls……. my heart is so saddened to see this. Yes, a classmate of Bills, but I am one she influenced as a very young child. She (as well as you Doc) will ALWAYS hold a very special place in my heart. Loved her from afar. Just can’t imagine not running into her at the grocery any more. Prayers as you make life “normal†without her. Very special lady!!
Mary Lee Rudd says
To Bob and family,
It is never easy to lose a loved one, no matter the situation or circumstances. It leaves a hole in your heart that only time can soften. I didn’t see Mar often, but when I did, she always had a smile and a kind word. We were frequently in the same company…..when we were raising our families. She’ll be sadly missed and you all have my sincere sympathy.
Mary Lee
P.S. Cindy, I’m forwarding this obit. to Ned.
Elaine (Kreighbaum) Smith says
My sympathies to the Vore Family. Mrs. Vore was my kindergarten teacher in 1960 at Jefferson. Since I was a year behind Bill in school, I would see her at events and she always made a point to speak to me. She was such a lovely and gracious lady.
Shelley Heiden says
On behalf of all of Mar’s Tri Kappa Sisters in the Active and Associate Chapters in Plymouth, we would like to send our thoughts and prayers to the family. Mar will very much be missed at our meetings. She was a dear, calming and as shared earlier, that sense of humor was always a surprise and part of her charm! God Bless!
Lyn Ward says
So saddened to learn of Mar’ s passing. We served together on the Encore Performing Arts board for years…she was always an eager particopant. My thoughts and prayers with Bill and the family.
rusty rulapaugh says
IM SO SORRY FOE YOUR LOSS
Fred and Kathy funk says
Sorry for your loss god bless
Toni Foote says
Doc & family,
I’m just heartbroken for you. Mar was one of the kindest classy ladies I’ve ever known, She holds a very special place in my heart, as you do.
Love, hugs, and prayers…
Toni
Jane Kidulas (Gangloff) says
Very sorry for your loss of an amazing lady! I remember her as a very compassionate no nonsense type (we couldn’t get away with very much!) her memories and legacy will live on!
Byron and Mary Holm says
Please accept our sympathy for your loss of precious Mar. She was such a tiny but kind, gentle, and stunning lady. You and Mar have accomplished a job well done being an example to others of sweet love through a long lasting marriage. What more is there? Even with passion and purpose, without that love foundation nothing else matters.
Mary Beth Listenberger says
Sending our love and sincerest sympathies to the Vore family!
We have many fond memories of our neighbor Mar growing
up on Nutmeg Road! Mar was such a lovely lady and had
a wonderful, caring nature about her. What a great example
of a life well lived! Our prayers remain with you!
Love, The Listenberger Family
Clara Woolley says
Reading of the death of Mar was quite an unwelcome surprise. My first acquaintance with Mar was when she was teaching kindergarten at Jefferson Elementary, and I started as the music teacher there. She was impressive with her gentle control of the class. Over the years various contacts have taken place with the family. The string trio in which I play provided music for a family wedding, Bob as my optometrist at one time, additional contacts through the Church of the Brethren. All encounters have been positive and pleasant. Count your blessings for Mar being part of your family, and remember the good, positive, fun times.
Clara Woolley
Brenda Baranski says
What a beautiful person inside and out! Thoughts and prayers are with you