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Marilyn Holliday Obituary
Marilyn Kay Holliday, 75, a longtime resident of Cheyenne Cañon in Colorado Springs, passed on September 11, 2016, at home surrounded by family.
A Colorado native, Marilyn was born May 14, 1941, in Sterling to the late Dr. Harold J. and Selma M. (Pagenkopf) Ollhoff. She graduated from Sterling High School (1959) and completed her B.A. in Elementary Education at UNC in Greeley (1963). She enjoyed Greek life as an Alpha Sigma Alpha. She married a fellow teacher, the late Richard ""Dick"" Holliday, with whom she raised two daughters, and celebrated their 50th anniversary in 2014.
Marilyn taught for over twenty years, starting at Mark Twain Elementary (District 11) and retiring from to Cañon
Elementary (District 12). Her life-long passion was people. A gifted teacher, she taught hundreds of children the value of their self-worth and shared their unbridled curiosity about the world.
She touched many with her ability to listen in earnest, offer wise counsel, and restore faith in oneself no matter the
transgression or wound. To know Marilyn was to know a bright spirit with a touch of whimsy. Good food, clever
conversation, and boundless humor were offered to all those in her home and heart. An avid art lover, she served as a
docent at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center. She
continued to appreciate art and architecture, especially that of the American Southwest, throughout her life. She had an eye for beauty and style. She also relished traveling; Santa Fe was a favorite destination.
She is survived by her daughters, Jennifer (Mark) Sauer of West Linn, Oregon, and Joanna (Robin Slaton) Holliday of Fort Collins, Colorado. She adored her three grandchildren, Lauren, Aidan, and Addison. She was beloved by her cousin, Deanna Rundle of Clay Center, Kansas, and extended
members of the Holliday family.
A loving person, she brightened our lives and will be deeply missed. Many thanks to those who made her life
extraordinarily beautiful.
At her request, a private memorial will be held.
Memorials may be made in Marilyn's memory to Friends of Cheyenne Cañon; Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center; or the Kidney Cancer Association.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Marilyn Holliday
September 29, 2016
Richard and Marilyn, So many special memories and life events will make the future somehow difficult to account for without you there to share with.
such good, good people.
David and Nancy Moulton
Joan Kay
September 28, 2016
To the Holliday Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy and warmest condolences regarding the loss of your loved one, Ms. Marilyn . May the God of all Comforts be with you now and in the days to come.. Sincerely,
Tom Armour
September 28, 2016
It was my privilege to be Marilyn's next door neighbor growing up in Sterling. Doc, Selma and Marilyn were a wonderful family. I will miss her dearly.
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Jim Warren
September 27, 2016
Marilyn was so nice. The perfect senior always taking the time to help, visit, and tease the lost little sophomores. Me being one of many. The picture of a face that I will never forget. Thank you for being you every single day Marilyn.
Bob White
September 27, 2016
I knew her when she was in High School and didn't see her again until a Sterling party a few years ago. Same sparkle in her eyes and still Miss personality plus. All the guys were in love with her but she was my brother's girlfriend at the time. Her parents were wonderful people. I feel badly for her two daughters to have lost both mother and father.
Rick and Geneva Skeels
September 26, 2016
Our condolence go out to both Jen & Joanna, your mom was a wonderful lady to have known for many years. Her lovely smile and that twinkle in her eyes will never be forgotten, an honor to have know your grandparents as well as your parents.
Andrew Stamper
September 26, 2016
Mrs. Holiday, you were an amazing person, and I am so very grateful that you were my second grade teacher. You taught me more than just school lessons, you taught me life lessons which I have never forgotten. You encouraged me to always do my best and to be compassionate towards others. I can honestly say that you made this world a better place. You will be missed...and from the bottom of my heart, Thank you for everything you taught me!
Sarah Allen
September 26, 2016
A beautiful lady inside and out. There was always a gleam in her eye as though she held a lovely secret. Her smile and cheerful nature will be sorely missed!
September 25, 2016
Although I was teaching at the other end of the hall, and only got to work with her for a few years, what a light she was for our Canon Chiefs. She opened many doors for students and sparked the love of learning new things in ALL of us! She was a true encourager, and will be missed by many for years to come.
kathleen hague
September 25, 2016
I will miss your amazing vitality and your love of life and your warm heart. You will live on the the memory of all those who were fortunate to have been called a friend.
Bob Jones
September 25, 2016
One of my all time favorite co-workers. I worked with Marilyn at Canon School. When I was named the first Principal of the new Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School, and given full charge to staff the school, Marilyn would have been one of my first choices had she been available. She was a true model of what an elementary school teacher should be.
Stephanie Kane
September 25, 2016
How lucky my daughter was to have Marilyn as her teacher for two years in a row! What a fabulous teacher she was!! What a splendid person she was!
Dick was my 6th grade teacher at Skyway, so I have been blessed to know her since the 60s!
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