Marcia Keller Obituary

Remembering you everyday I love you

Happy Mother’s Day.
I love you and I know you are proud of me. You have a beautiful daughter in law a very handsome and awesome grandson Ryland and another grandson Connor ..
We all love you
Happy Mother’s Day. I think about you every day
Rolland

It was a year today that Marcia went home to be with the Lord. I can't help to want her back for just one more day, just one more Christmas, just one more birthday. I believe with my whole heart, my aunt is safe in a loving place now. She is happy and without pain, joyful and at peace. My wish is for all to keep Marcia's legacy of love alive. Look at ourselves each day and find a way to share the Love of the Lord with others. We all have that capability, let's not neglect doing something with it. Let Marcia be your inspiration!

Friends & Family,

I want to thank each and every one of you for helping Marcia and bringing the smiles to her and comfort and touching her life. She loved all of you and everyone. She's with her Love now, "Jesus", and celebrates her CHRISTMAS there in his Kingdom of Heaven.
May the peace and joy of Jesus love, comfort and be with all of you always and forever.

Thank You

Monica S.
Marcia's Twin

Let's try and keep her joyfulness and love in our memory forever. She was loved by all.

My dearest sister Marcia

oh how we all miss you so little Angel of God....we never realized how God left his fingerprints on you and your memory while here on earth with us.....I am continuing to be deep in your church, loving all your friends as you did, meeting them for services......some unbelievable things are happening.......Would you ever believe it???...Its amazing how your spirit is working ....even after your life here is finished....you keep on and on....

love you dear
Big Sister

To Family & Friends:
We know Marcia is Happy..she is with her Jesus now, she is not suffereing anymore, no pain, no tears.
I know she is in a Paradise of Heaven, Love, Peace & Joy!
She wants us all to Be Happy, Laugh & Enjoy.
Be grateful for our Jesus that loved Marcia so much & remember the words always "Jesus Loves You!"

Happy Thanksgiving Marcia....I'm thankful for you as my twin!!

Marcia:
Im still missing your smiling face and joy. I have so many memories of the fun times and laughter we shared together and how you lifted my spirits when I was feeling down. You are an angel. I know your still smiling and with the King now. Keep smiling and hold onto your joy. I miss you and love you so very much. To my little buddy.
Love you- Monica

Wow! I just can't believe its been 9 mos since Marcia left my world. I still miss my laughing twin little buddy. I know she is happy now with her Jesus that loved her so much. Sometimes I laugh when I think of the silly times when we were together, I hope your still laughing & having fun there in Heaven..... I’ll be laughing with you someday when my life here is over....

Love You, Monica

My Precious Angel Marcia,



I can finally say I am at Peace where Marcia is. I know she is happy & lucky to be one of the chosen to be with Jesus. And I know I will see her again & it will then be for Eternity. I'm trying to move on, but her memory will live on forever in my heart. I still miss Marcia & love her so much.



Love, Your Sis- Monica

I met Marcia only once. Even though her body was weak, she displayed a strength that only God can provide. I am sure she will be missed by all who knew her. Peace to her family and friends. Grant Eternal Rest unto Her O Lord, and Let Perpetual Light Shine Upon Her. Amen.

I didn't know Marcia very well or even for very long, but observing her has really changed me. It's helped me realize just how fragile life is (James 4:14) and how quickly death can come; like a thief in the night. Marcia is now experiencing what we all hope for someday; the glory of God our father and the weight of his awesomeness. We fear death for the change that it brings, but we discount the Gospel when we feel this way. Fear of death is, at it's most basic level, disbelief in God's promise of LIFE. While we exist here for a moment and then vanish, we all need to consider how to make the biggest impact on people in this lost world for the cause of Jesus Christ.



Jude 1:20-21

But you, beloved, build yourselves up in your most holy faith; pray in the Holy Spirit; keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life.



My deepest condolences go to Monica, whom I know the best, Marcia’s children, and the remainder of the family. Rejoice in your salvation (Psalm 9:14) and know that we are most satisfied when God is most glorified.



Jeff

Dear Marsha,

It has now been two months since you have passed on to heaven, and I continue to think of you every day. Your faith and spirit throughout your illness and passing was so inspiring to me and to everyone who came to see you. I had known you for about 8 years. I saw you at Monica's parties, and the birthday gathering you had at your house, and you came over and helped me a number of times. Throughout that time, I enjoyed your perpetual smiling face and your positive attitude. You were inspirational in life, and when it came time to face death, you did not falter. I remember coming to see you at Monica’s and in the hospital. With all that you were facing, you were concerned about my needs: “There are plenty of chairs there, make yourself comfortable. Are you hungry? Would you like something to eat. How is everything in your life Kathy?”. Not once did I hear you complain. You are incredible. Your courage and faith carried you though all your difficult times in life, and in my mind, it will be your legacy. You are my role model. We must all face death some day, but to do it with the grace of a true lady- that is rare.



So long gracious friend. You have touched me and inspired me deeply.

I will not forget you.

Marcia,i'm so glad i met you through Monica.remember when we said that with God all things were possible and God proved that social worker wrong. i am soooooo happy to be good friends with your sister. she is my "giggle" friend. your times of prayer and fasting paid off big time! i love you Marcia.please ask Jesus to grant His grace, that i can tell and show Jesus to others like you. to have His heart for the lost much more than i do now. thanks, sister in jesus! i can hardly wait to join you and see Him face to face. He must be so overjoyed to be with you!

it was a priviledge for me to be with you , holding your hand, as you flew home to be with this beautiful Savior we love so much. it must be fantastic dancing with Him! when i go to Israel this summer, i'll plant a tree there for you,with your name recorded there.

shalom, dear heart. see you soon when Jesus returns! always, moni's friend, ava blum xo :]

Wow, What a tribute to one fine lady. I have read all the Guest Book entries and have learned what a positive impact Marsha has had on our lives. I spend some time with Marsha at her Twin Sister, Monica's, home during the days she was getting ready for her voyage to Heaven and felt moved to place a kiss on her cheek each time. Now she can pass on the kiss to Jesus and renew her joy with all in her life who are now with her. Bless the family with a happy spirit knowing Marsha is in perfect paradise. Edie

My wife Maggie and I have the pleasure of knowing Monica. Thru Monica we could feel the eternal love for Marcia just sharing her beautiful memories and wonderful times she holds so close to her heart.

Monica our prayers are with you and your family. Remember, Marcia will always be near, just pary and she shall hear.

Bernie and Maggie,

Thermo King Friends

Marcia, My twin buddy and best friend,



My love for you will never end. It grows and grows everyday. I loved you the minute we were born together and each day there after. We shared so much joy and laughter and being silly together. I had so much fun with you! I will never forget how you stood by my side in my difficult times in life. I believe your spirit lives inside my soul, and I also believed when you told me you would never leave me. I hear your voice and feel your presence next to me, and this is comforting to know. I’ll always have you forever and ever and your words were “I’ll never leave you”. I believe this is forever true. I love you and miss you my true love Marcia. Someone told me, “Marcia will be with you forever just look in the mirror and smile, there’s Marcia”. How true this is. Thanks for the good times and laughter and joy and all the talks we shared. I will be with you too forever and ever….



Love you always and forever, Monica.

Hola Amiga! I miss you and can’t wait to see you again in Heaven…and we know it won’t be long! What a time you must be having. You have left me with memories that bring instant smiles and out-loud laughter. Remember when you got on the bus and had the driver wait so you share the Good News? Glory to God; lives were forever changed! I strive to be like that!! But there is only one you! You did leave us with your family and what a blessing they are. They are stepping out and taking the baton right where you left off. Your ministry work and gifts are multiplied. Hallelujah!!!!!! I’ll see you in a few minutes (Heaven time). It is the year of Glory. Love you, gail

I did not have the opportunity to meet Marcia but knowing her sister Monica, I know she was a wonderful, sincere and fun-loving person. Prayers and thoughts are with your family.

OUR LITTLE MARSHMELLOW



We all miss you so VERY MUCH.....!! Your spirit continues here with us in so many ways.......I feel so close to you and am continuing to visit Living Word, to be with your spiritual friends, I can feel your presence everywhere.......I hope you know little sister, how very much you are loved, and will continue to be loved.....I know Gods hand has been in all of this from the very beginning.......You have been a shining light in all of our lives, so many people come up to tell me what a great person you were and Evangelist on the streets of Minneapolis.......My love is with you and yours with me every day....



Love

Showan

(big sister Sharon)

I had the honor of meeting Marcia, and learning alot about her through her twin sister Monica. What a blessing Marcia is and was. Her love and personality touched everyone in life and even in her failing health. The purposes many times are unknown for happenings, but I am convinced she was called home. Her already strong faith in GOD was strengthened and because of her, many others will grow in a stronger faith in Jesus Christ. I look forward to seeing her again where there is no pain and all christians are enjoying the presence of Jesus Christ.

To my wonderfull sister Marcia,I Love you so much and miss you much more! I being the youngest in our family had quite alot of attention growing up,from all three of my sisters, however each was different.Marcia was the sister that taught me to Imagine and makebelieve,she introduced me to realms of smiles,happiness and magical stories of fantasy. She taught me to wonder what-if?? Marcia also walked me to my first Sunday school class at Elem Lutheren church in Robbinsdale,which she also helped teach. Even at her young childhood age she was teaching Gods word, and always wanting to learn more.Marcia I love and think of you all the time,and the pain and emptyness that I feel I know is my own selfeshness of wanting you back with us on earth. But I know where you are and the complete joy you have and feel now in Heaven with the Lord Jesus. I will always miss you and your smile and laugh,and all the songs we sang together. Betty felt your Love the first time you met, and tho it was brief You like me knows how deep and true her Love and feelings for you are.You also know now the effect you had on Betty and what she continues to do today in helping others because of you. So long Marcia, We will be with you again, Suzy Snowflake will always be our special memory and song. We Both Love you always, Kenny-Benny and Betty.

M-is for MARCIA my beautiful twin.

A-is the ANGEL I see from within.

R-is for the ROSEY glow she has on her face.

C-is for CHRIST, she put him 1st place.

I-is the INCREDIBLE, strong faith she had

A-is for the AWESOME lady that rarely was sad.

Her three favorite words were

"JESUS LOVES YOU"- she has touched many lives with these three words. Her memory will live on because her savior loved her too...

Mom you were the best mom anyone could ask for and Mom I love you with all of my heart and i will keep all the memorys we had in my heart for as long as i live. Now all your pain has ended and you are where you always wanted to be walking the streets of gold in heaven with Jesus. i love you mom.



-NAthan

Dear Family,



I met Marsha around 3 years ago. I will miss her humor and laughter. There were many things she said that made me laugh and brightened my day. The one thing I remember most was her deep concern and love for her two sons and family. She talked often about you. I believe all Marsha's prayers were answered. God bless you all!

Sharon - I am so very sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

God Bless,

Jessica.

I will always remember Marcia as a person who TRULY AND SINCERELY loved people and Jesus. I will never forget the day I met her at Living Word Christian Center. I was coming out of a depression after my fiance, Michael went home to be with the Lord. While waiting to go into the Living Life Service, I spotted Marcia, who instantly greeted me with a smile and said are you new here. I said yes and she asked if I would sit with her in the service because she didn't know very many people there. As we proceeded into the service, it seemed like everyone who greeted us knew Marcia! We laughed! I had never seen Marcia depressed...she was always doing something for others. She is now out of pain and rejoicing with Jesus!

First of all, I would like to thank my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for the honor of officiating Marcia Mae Keller's homegoing! I just praise the Lord for sending Marcia into the evangelism ministry at Living Word Christian Center. She, truly was a light that shined in the darkness. I'm happy now that she has arrived in heaven with her special friend, Jesus Christ! Marcia, was one of the most anointed evangelists that have ever been involved in winning souls to Jesus. She was always calling me with the people that she touched weekly. If she missed one of our outreaches, I would call her and ask her, " Where are you Marcia? " She would reply, " Pastor Nick, I prayed with 6 people today while I was shopping in north Minneapolis! The Lord told me after her passing to pray with " A Million Souls for Marcia ". I pray before I leave this planet, that will be fulfilled. I thank the Lord not only for my friend and co-laborer Marcia Keller, but for her entire family that I had the honor of spending time with. I believe with all of my heart that the Lord Jesus is going to use all of them for his glory! Finally, I pray now in the name of Jesus Christ, for the peace of God which passes all human reasoning to keep all of the hearts and minds of everyone in Marcia's family. May God richly bless each and everyone of them. My wife Jane, and myself thank you again from our hearts for your love and hospitality to us. We love you all and are looking forward to winning more souls for the kingdom of God together.



Serving Christ together,





Pastors Nick & Jane Kinn

DEAR MARSHMELLOW.......YOU ARE TRULY MISSED!!I REMEMBER ALL THE EARLY MORNINGS WHEN I WOKE AND THERE YOU WERE BY THE FIREPLACE. I WOULD START SINGING AND YOU ALWAYS JOINED RIGHT IN REGARDLESS OF THE PAIN YOU RENDERED---YOUR PAIN IS NOW GONE...AS ALWAYS THERE WERE GOOD TIMES AND BAD TIMES BUT MOSTLY GOOD.....I WILL TRULY MISS YOU!!!!YOUR JOURNEY ON EARTH HAS ENDED BUT IT HAS JUST BEGUN WITH OUR SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST....YOU ALONE WITH JESUS ARE THE BEACON OF LIGHT SHINING UPON US THIS CHRISTMAS SEASON....MY MOTHER GERT AND FATHER "WHITIE" WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU IN THEIR PRAYERS, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.....

I LOVE YOU GARY

I didn't get to know Marsha on a personal basis, but I do know from talking to Sharon and Gary that she was never one to complain and always have a positive attitude. She was loved very much by all who knew her and she will be greatly missed.

Dear Marcia:

By the time you read this note you will be in God's kingdom with the Lamb. We can only imagine how glorious it must be.



One thing we will always remember about you Marcia is your salvation through your personal relationship with Jesus Christ. We know, that salvation, was highly visible to anyone that spent a few minutes with you. Also, we remember how your earthly journey was always focused on surrendering your life to Jesus, so that He could work through you and use you as a messenger to glorify Him. You were the light to many, you planted seeds with hope they would fall on fertile ground, you shared the Word to those that would listen, and you prayed for those that turned away.



We are looking forward to joining you in heaven and you will have to show us around when we arrive. Remember, you promised Laura that you would meet her there. You truly were the "Apple of His Eye".



Keep watch over us, you'll be in our hearts as we continue our earthly journey.



Love in Christ, Johnny and Laura

Marcia, this is Auntie Char and I love you sooo much, and I know you are looking down at us, you have always been so close to me......again, I love you so much

Auntie Char

To my loving daughter Marcia Mae....I miss you sooooo much....my mind is on you night and day and I am trying so hard to be strong, because I know that is how you would want it to be.....I know you have gone to our heavenly father and will be at peace with no more pain or sorrow.....I love you very much Marcia Mae....LOVE MOM

It was just a short time ago that I met my friend Sharon, Marcia's sister, and then I had the opportunity to get to know Marcia and the rest of the family. It feels like I've know them all of my life. They immediately welcomed me into their "womb" and it was through Sharon that I learned to love Marcia like so many others. She was just like a light. No matter what was happening to her or around her, you knew that she carried the Lord with her and made you feel her strength in Him. She has been our strength through this year, not the other way around. I know she is walking streets of gold but until my day comes, I will miss her warmth and that great smile.

I am deeply sorry for your loss! Although I never got to know Marcia personally, I feel that I know her through the stories that her sister, Sharon, has shared with me. She must have been a spectacular inspiration and joy to be with!! And now she is entertaining the Angels!! and is basking in the warmth and love, in Jesus'arms…Take Joy, and great comfort, that she is truly in peace, with the King, and that you will embrace once again, because of JESUS! Amen!

I am deeply sorry for your loss! Although I never got to know Marcia personally, I feel that I know her through the stories that her sister, Sharon, has shared with me. She must have been a spectacular inspiration and joy to be with!! And now she is entertaining the Angels!! and is basking in the warmth and love, in Jesus'arms…Take Joy, and great comfort, that she is truly in peace, with the King, and that you will embrace once again, because of JESUS! Amen!

To the family of Marcia,



Marcia definitely added to my life. She was always so eager to include all. In fact she introduced me to some of my dearest friends today. Her heart for souls was an example to all of us. May we all catch her spirit of soul winning so we can take over with the lost where she left off. I'm sure Marcia is having a very special Christmas with her first love, Jesus. She will be missed.

Thinking of you all, I am very sory for your loss. God Bless,



Peter

I never had the opportunity to meet Marcia in person, but I came to know of her through her sister, Sharon. I know that Marcia was a one of a kind person who loved others deeply and who also was loved deeply and will be missed by many.... My prayers go out to the entire family.

OUR LITTLE MARSHMELLOW!!!.....YOU WILL BE TRULY MISSED BY ALL OF US....YOUR SPIRIT WILL LIVE ON FOREVER IN THE HEARTS THAT YOU TOUCHED......WE LOVE YOU, AND KNOW YOU ARE JUST AS BUSY ON THE OTHER SIDE, TENDING TO ALL YOUR FLOWERS AND WALKING WITH DAD EVERY DAY....LOVE BIG SISTER SHARON

Sharon,

We are all thinking of you at this time.

May your Sister Rest in Peace, and May Her Memory be only for a Blessing......

Love and Peace, Ariel

Our condolences to the family of Marcia. Jane and I got the opportunity to get to know her not to long after being born again. She IS a wonderful woman of God; and now standing before Him eternally.

I can't say enough about what a special and beautiful person Marcia was. I am so privileged to have known her and thankful to have been a part of her life. She had such a unique spirit of joy and exceptional gift for drawing COUNTLESS people to Jesus Christ. I am very saddened about her leaving us, but I know I will see her again in heaven.

Marcia will be missed. She always had a smile on her face and made those around her smile also.

I have known Marcia for many years through Living Word Christian Center. We had taken some classes together through the years, but had grown closer over the past year. The Body of Christ has lost one of it's most prolific and efficient soul winners. It was remarkable to watch Marcia develop instant rapport with people she had never met before and proceed to tell them about our Lord Jesus. She truly walked "instant in season and out".



On one occasion during a visit to my home, Marcia struck up a conversation with one of my neighbors that I didn't really know all that well. That neighbor just loved her! She always treated Marcia like one of her best friends and was always happy to see her! My neighbor has since moved away, but I know before she moved away, Jesus, through Marcia, had touched her in a special way with joy and love. That was Marcia, always freely sharing Jesus's love with lots of exuberance!



I loved watching Marcia go about the Lord's business, which was pretty much all the time. God had given her a style of soul winning that was all her own. Although I know she is now thrilled to be with her "number one love", our Lord Jesus Christ, she will be missed by all her friends and family. I count it a privilege to have been one of her friends.



I know it will honor Marcia the most if we draw even closer to our Lord Jesus Christ. She would want us to make every moment count while we are left behind to try and fill the gap left by her premature passing. I pray all who mourn her will be encouraged by the difference she made in our lives while she was with us. I also pray that we all know she is with the One who gave her the most complete joy! May God Bless all with His wonderful Peace and Strength now and forever.

I will miss Marcia's smiling face and laughter. She brought joy, light and the love of Jesus wherever she went. You couldn't help but want to be around her! She touched so many lives and won many souls for Jesus. I am sad that she is gone but rejoicing that she is now in Heaven with Jesus, dancing, singing and praising the Lord! Hallelujah!

People get ready, Jesus is coming!

To the family of Marcia Keller.

Marcia was one of the first people I meet when I moved to Minneapolis in 1990 from Chicago. We use to live on the North side of Mpls, and at that time Living Word had bus transportation to Church. We all use to have a wonderful time together - it was like we all were family. Marcia was one of a kind, she always kept that wonderful smile on her face that would change anybody.

My prayers are with her family and close friends. May God be your comforter during this time.

2 Corinthians 1:5