Marjorie Lee Barrack, 88, of Buckner, Missouri passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022. A visitation will be held at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, June 19, 2022. Rosary to follow at 7:00 p.m. at Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, Missouri. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, June 20, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. at Church of the Santa Fe ~ 231 S. Sibley, Buckner, Missouri. Interment to follow in Mt Olivet Cemetery, Kansas City, Missouri. Memorial Contributions may be made to: Church of the Santa Fe ~ P.O. Box 317, Buckner, MO. 64016.
Marjorie was born on October 28, 1933 to Frederick and Mary Sizemore in Kansas City, Missouri. She was a member of St. Louis Parish for most of the first forty years of her life. As a child she spent her summers in Olmitz, Kansas on the wheat farm of her mother’s family and told many stories of these cherished memories. She graduated from Bishop Hogan High School in 1951 where she met her husband, Nicholas (Nick) Barrack, deceased. They married in June 1952 and were active members of St. Louis Parish where they made life-long friendships while raising their family. Although she was an only child, she was always grateful for her husband’s family where his parents and siblings loved her. Over the years, the families shared holidays and other occasions, together with a growing number of nieces and nephews she dearly loved. It was their dream to have a home in the country. In 1974 they moved to acreage in Buckner, Missouri. There the family worked together to build a peach and apple orchard and greenhouses. The family joined the Catholic Church of the Santa Fe where she was an active member for the remaining years of her life. After her family was grown, she enjoyed golfing trips with her husband, family and friends. From 2008 to 2012 she took yearly bus trips with her children, grandchildren and friends and dearly treasured these experiences. She referred to her “greatest accomplishment” as being the Mother of her “Seven Beautiful Children”, along with a few of her childrens’ friends. She leaves behind Nick (and Charlotte) Barrack, Mary (and Paul) Prue, Joannie (and Richard) Ptacek, Louie (and Cindy) Barrack, Rita (and Ron) Galle, Danny (and Paula) Barrack and Julie (and Dean) Morris. She leaves 17 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren (with two more on the way), 12 great great grandchildren and many, many close friends and relatives and her cat. She was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Chuck Statham and her grandson, Richie Ptacek.
Her granddaughter may have described her best with these words:
“When I think of her life, I think of a woman who didn’t strive to acquire more but had enough. A woman of gratitude who chose to be content in the simple blessings of life and in loving the family God entrusted to her. What a legacy she has left for those who got to be loved by her. “
She will be greatly missed by all!
Obituary submitted by family
Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, MO 816-847-4441
Deborah Livingston (Crockett)
17 Jun 2022God be with all of the Barrack family and friends. I was lucky enough to be one of the kids who was treated like her own. My memories of growing up in the neighborhood are many and wonderful. Mrs. Barrack was a blessing to many.
Rita Galle (Barrack)
18 Jun 2022Thank you, Debbie for your sincere, kind comment. She was truly a blessing to everyone who knew her.
Josie (McClernon) Goeke
18 Jun 2022Margie always made me feel welcome and loved! She had the sweetest, most genuine voice, and I was always so happy to see her at family get-togethers. Our lives were all better for having known her!
Ron and Christi Deaver
18 Jun 2022We only knew Grandma a short time but loved her dearly. Her spunk, honesty and playfulness lit up the room. Rest easy now Grandma and shine down on those who love you. Peace and comfort to all of you.
MaryBarrack Prue
18 Jun 2022Thank you for your kind words Debbie. She was the best!
Mary Lee (Ptacek) Deaver
27 Jun 2022Thank you so much for your kind words, Ron and Christi and Josie! Grandma was an amazing woman.