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1923 - 2013
 Marjorie J. Highfield age 90 formerly of Greenville and Grand Rapids passed away Tuesday December 3, 2013 at Birchwood Estate Ann Arbor. She was born in Grand Haven on March 5, 1923 the daughter of Ello and Marie (Jonker) Emery. She was a graduate of Hope College and received her Masters degree from University of Michigan. Mrs. Highfield was a respected educator in the Greenville Public Schools and Montcalm Community College for many years. She was married to Jack D. Highfield August 7, 1946 in Grand Haven. He preceded her in death on July 10,2011. She and Jack were long time members of the First Congregational Church in Greenville and she was a member of the Si Quaris Club and served on the Greenville Public Library Board.
She is survived by her son Michael D. (Andrea) Highfield of Ann Arbor, her grandchildren, Christopher Highfield of Brighton, MI, Amanda (Christopher) Eby of Cincinnati, OH, great grandchildren; Jake, Brenden, Rylan and Miles, sister Jacqueline Groff of St. Petersburg FL, brother-in-law Terry Highfield of Kalamazoo and sister-in-law Mary Ellen Highfield of California.
Memorial services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Highfield Scholarship fund in care of Greenville Area Community Foundation (GACF) 101 N. Lafayette St. Greenville MI 48838
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There are currently 12 condolences.
Steve Klackle
Thursday June 19, 2014 at
1:07 PM
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Mike- Sorry I can't make your mom's memorial. Rosemary's father has passed away recently and we are in Detroit. Truly enjoyed having your parents as neighbors while I was growing up. Good memories to remember. Hope things are well with you.
Sincerely.... Steve Klackle
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James F Babcock
Tuesday December 24, 2013 at
9:52 AM
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It is said, "The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money or the most awards ... They simply are the ones who care the most." As an English teacher extraordinaire, Marge was one of those people, articulate, elegant, compassionate, friendly. She drew out the best in all her students and cared about us the next 30-60 years, too. We mourn her passing. My condolences to her family.
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Linda Tanner Strodtman
Wednesday December 11, 2013 at
11:10 PM
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Mike and Family,
I am sad to hear of your mother's death. She was a fantastic teacher--I had her for English in High School and she taught me the basics of writing that served me well. I hope you are comforted by your many wonderful memories of her over your life journey.
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Mark Christensen
Sunday December 8, 2013 at
9:33 PM
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Mike , So sorry to hear of your loss. Your parents had a great influence on everyone who knew them.
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Mary Brimmer
Saturday December 7, 2013 at
11:57 AM
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She was one of my favorite teachers. She inspired me to write creatively. A very sweet, kind lady. May she rest in peace. Condolences to the family.
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John Large
Friday December 6, 2013 at
9:39 PM
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Sweet Lady, and great teacher!.. Always greeted me after high school as though I was still there, always interested in my music career. When I Used to play the old GR art museum. Marge and Jack would always come and listen. I usually spent most of my break time with them. She was and is class. RIP Marge.
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Joe Kulas
Friday December 6, 2013 at
8:53 PM
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So sorry to read of her passing. She was one of my teachers, but beyond that, she was an elegant lady in every sense of the word.
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Dave Willmore
Friday December 6, 2013 at
3:32 PM
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Mike, Sorry to hear about you mom. She was my English teacher.
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Judy Leffel Albaugh
Thursday December 5, 2013 at
9:22 PM
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I remember learning so much from Marge in English class. I have enjoyed the language ever since and recall the relaxed, friendly classroom she so selflessly offered us.
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Pamela Jorgensen Nichols
Wednesday December 4, 2013 at
3:29 PM
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Mrs. Highfield was a mentor and model for me as I studied literature and writing with her and made the teaching of English my life's work.
She had a personal style that I admired, and a shoe wardrobe that I coveted. I tried to emulate her in many ways, not the least of which was wearing a different pair of shoes to school every day of the marking period.
She was wonderful!
xoxo
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Jon Wise
Wednesday December 4, 2013 at
1:39 AM
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Mike, I was deeply saddened to learn of your mother's passing. She was not only one of my favorite teachers, but also a good friend over the years. I always enjoyed talking with both your parents at the alumni dinners. Heaven is brighter today with her smile and pleasant personality, but our community has certainly lost a class lady!
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Jeff Robinson
Tuesday December 3, 2013 at
7:05 PM
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Sorry to learn of Mrs. Highfield's death. She knew me well as one of her underwhelming English students. She was an outstanding teacher and a very high quality person. Many of her students were well prepared for college writing and have gone on to great sucesses in life. Sorry, Marge, that I didn't do better.
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