Obituaries

 

Marilyn J. Wilson

Died August 25, 2015

LAKE LEELANAU – Marilyn Jean Wilson, 76, of Lake Leelanau passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at Effie’s Assisted Living of Leland with her loving family beside her.

  Marilyn was born Oct. 1, 1938 in Dayton, OH, the daughter of Chester and Dorothy (Chivite) Moyer.  On March 21, 1964 she married her loving husband of fifty one years, Donald Wilson, who survives.

  Marilyn led a rewarding and happy life. She was an accomplished registered nurse for over 25 years and owner of Lake Leelanau RV Park since 1976. She managed her home, family and business with grace, dedication and endless love. She was a devoted wife, a wonderful mom and a loving grandmother. Her favorite times were spent gathered with her family and rocking her grandchildren on her lap.

  She was generous of her time and talents to all who asked anything of her. She had a soft heart for those less fortunate and always had a kind word, smile or gesture. She loved to read, play cards and watch mysteries. Marilyn was a deeply religious and spiritual woman who loved God and attended church regularly. She was a Christian and loved her family and friends unconditionally.

  She had a beautiful soprano voice in her younger years and sang many solos in church choirs.  Her wonderful voice changed to alto in recent years and her happiest times were singing along with the piano or music at Effie’s and listening to classical music and hymns.  Marilyn played the organ and piano with talent and was a member of the American Guild of Organists.

  She was also a member of the American Coach Association and loved traveling with Don in their motorhome across the country. Above all, Marilyn was a woman who loved her family and will be greatly missed by all who knew and treasured her.

  Marilyn is survived by her husband, Donald, son, Timothy (Donna) Wilson, daughter, Cheryl ( Tom) Grzebienik, son Jeffrey (Jennifer) Rhodes, eleven grandchildren; Amanda, Jordan, Elaine, Victoria, David, Adeline, Benjamin, Ethan, Lilly, Collin and Evelyn.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Lawrence.

   The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29 at the First Congregational Church of Traverse City with the family greeting friends one hour prior to the service.  The Rev. Dr. Gary Hogue will officiate.

  Memorials may be directed to First Congregational Church, c/o Building Fund, 6105 Center Road, Traverse City, MI 49686.

  Please share condolences with Marilyn’s family online at www.martinson.info. 

  Arrangements are with the Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau.