Marilyn Lewis Obituary

Sorry to hear of Marilyn's illness and death. I was a classmate of hers for two years and always knew her as a friendly person with a ready smile. We send our sympathy and condolences.

It is such a shock to return home from a trip and find that my good friend is gone! I've known Marilyn since we were in elementary school together...the same girl scout troop, lots of the same friends. We reconnected at high school reunions...the last of which was two summers ago when she and Russ stayed with us in our Colorado cabin. We've been in closer touch again since then, exchanging emails (both serious and funny)on love and life and friendship. Her cancer was scary but she never gave up her optimistic outlook and was determined to come to our reunion this coming summer. I will miss her so very much. I send my wishes for healing and peace to Russ and the family. Though her voice is quiet, her spirit will echo still. Love, Mary

Marilyn was a very special lady. She was a warm and wonderful friend. Always looking for the good side of everyone and everything. She will be missed. I met Marilyn in 1993, when I worked with her at Western Forge. Ours was not an instant friendship. She thought I lacked common sense over something and told me so. At first I was taken aback by that, but then I had to laugh - she was right! That began our meeting for lunches or dinners and talking over the highs and lows of everyday life. Marilyn never forgot a birthday, anniversary, or Christmas. She always sent a card that you knew she spent time slecting just for you. She was always supportive and told it like it was!

Marilyn and I were friends throughout high school and shared many good times with a small, close-knit group of girls almost weekly. We were at each other's weddings in the early 50's. For one year we all lived in the Wichita, KS area. Marilyn was very emphatic that she and Rusty would be living in Colordo very shortly and for the rest of their lives. That dream came true for them very quickly. We kept in contact over the years, mostly through Christmas cards. Marilyn's was almost always the first one sent each year. We helped each other celebrate our 50th wedding anniversaries. How remarkable! Marilyn loved sending out e-mail messages, both funny and inspirational, to a large group of friends. This past year, 2005, we discovered we were both cancer patients. Each time we talked, Marilyn was always positive that she would be victorious in the battle; but her type of cancer is very difficult to overcome. I treasure my memories of Marilyn.