Marion M. (Krupp) Landis, 101, of Souderton, Pennsylvania passed away and went home to be with the Lord on April 2, 2020 at Souderton Mennonite Homes.

Marion was born in Franconia Township on April 30, 1918 right at the time of the 1918 flu pandemic. Her life spanned from one pandemic to another. She would have celebrated her 102nd birthday later this month. Her parents were the late Henry H. Krupp and the late Mabel (Moyer) Krupp.

Marion was the loving wife of the late Jacob L. Alderfer, the late William Stover, and the late Marvin K. Landis. She was also the beloved aunt of her 5 nephews and nieces. Robert (Bob) Krupp, Ronald (Ron) Nyce, Grace (Nyce) Hunt, the late Ruth Ann (Nyce) Frederick and the late Vernon (Vern) Nyce as well as their spouses, children and grandchildren

In addition to her parents and husbands, she was preceded in death by her brother, Paul M. Krupp, her sisters, Grace (Krupp) Nyce, and just last month, Catherine (Krupp) Kramer. It is interesting to note that the average lifetime of all 4 siblings was 94 years. They all lived productive and meaningful lives.

Marion was born to serve others. Like many of her generation, she went to work before finishing high school but her calling to serve led her to complete her high school at Eastern Mennonite School in 1944 and then on to the Grand View Nursing School where she received her R.N. license in 1948. She then began her nursing career at Grand View through 1952. Already in 1951, she had joined a European tour and work camp in Germany. In 1952, she volunteered as a camp nurse and counselor at Mennonite Youth Village in Michigan. Then in 1953, she accepted a 2 year overseas assignment with Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) in Jordan where she served as a nurse in Nablus Hospital and Hebron Hospital. She worked with refugees and village people in what she called "the most unbelievable situations". While serving in Jordan, she had the opportunity to visit Cyprus, Ethiopia, Syria, and Lebanon. Upon her return home in 1956, she continued her work camp experience in Mexico with Goshen College. She then resumed her career from 1956 to 1969 at Grand View and at the same time obtained her Bachelors of Science degree from the University of Pennsylvania. During those years, she became a member of the Nursing administration at Grand View and served first as the Assistant director of nursing and later as the Associate Director.

At age 51, Marion met the widower, Jacob L. Alderfer and they married in 1969. She became the stepmother to his daughters, Joyce Souder ( now deceased), Althea Detwiler, and his son Jacob, Jr.. Marion and Jacob did many exciting and joyful activities in their short years together. They traveled and toured Alaska by car in 1970 and, while there, flew by plane over the Arctic Circle. The next year, 1971, they traveled through Europe. Jacob passed away in 1973. She will be buried at the plot he arranged for her in Franconia Mennonite Cemetery.

Marion then met William (Bill) Stover and they married in 1975. Again she became the stepmother to his daughter, Gloria Delp ( now deceased) and his son, Glen. During that time, Marion's serving heart again emerged as she helped form the Auxiliary at Souderton Mennonite Home and became its first president in 1975 and director of volunteers. Bill developed cancer and passed away in 1979.

One of the very faithful volunteers under her direction at SMH and fellow long time member of Souderton Mennonite Church was Marvin K. Landis. Marvin's wife of 50 years had died in 1978. Marvin and Marion married in 1979 and enjoyed 20 years of joyful marriage until his death in 1999. Marvin had 2 sons, Merrill and Glenn, and a daughter, Joan Alderfer ( all of whom are now deceased). Marvin and Marion lived in a cottage on the campus of Souderton Mennonite Home and formed a dynamic team continuing their work as Auxiliary volunteers. Marion was honored in 1989 upon her retirement and a tree was planted there in her honor with a bronze plate inscribed: "This living tree planted in honor of Marion M. Landis, Founder of the SMH Auxiliary and Director of Volunteers 1975 – 1989.

All of her many friends, family, nieces and nephews, stepchildren, step-grandchildren, and step-great- grandchildren have many fond memories of Marion. The nieces and nephews including their spouses and families especially experienced her generosity and warm-hearted kindness for the entirety of their lives. The memories include sleepovers as kids, sending her off and meeting her on return from her overseas mission assignments on the Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth ship, and meeting her at the bus station in Nashville on the return from Mexico (right next to the original Grand Ole Opry). Even as adults, her continued interest and support in everyone's lives was constant and greatly appreciated.

Our loss is heavens gain. One of her grand-nephews is imagining her arrival at the pearly gates with Jesus welcoming her with her standard greeting during her declining years "I'm so glad to SEEEE you". That was always her enthusiastic greeting during visits of the last several years. He goes on to state unequivocally: "The call to service and a global perspective are family core values that were nurtured through her". We are all so thankful to the Lord for her lasting impact on all our lives.

Marion loved to travel, was an accomplished artist, and enjoyed giving and especially receiving back-rubs.

A private burial will take place at the Franconia Mennonite cemetery on Tuesday, April 7.

A Memorial Service will be scheduled at a later date when the current pandemic conditions subside.

Arrangements by: Anders-Detweiler Funeral Home & Crematory, 130 East Broad Street, Souderton, Pennsylvania 18964. To send online condolences to the family, visit www.andersfh.com