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Marilyn McCleary Obituary
Marilyn retired (after 21 years) from Lockheed Martin, but her proudest occupation above all, was as a loving homemaker, wife, mother, and grandmother. On April 8, 1971 she married her high school sweetheart, Don McCleary. They were married in Junction City, Kansas. They later had two wonderful children, Erin and Matt; and 3 loving grandchildren.
Marilyn was very fond of the time she spent with her family and was especially devoted to her grandchildren: Payton, Riley, and Brianna. She was an extremely dedicated grandmother and devoted much of her time to them. Due to her love of family - holidays were especially fun for Marilyn. She absolutely loved the holidays, especially Christmas.
Marilyn is survived by her loving husband, Don McCleary; daughter, Erin (Dave) Gibson; son, Matt (Cherrie) McCleary; mother, Gerry Waggoner; sisters: Sheryl (David) Brown, and Margie (Bill) Wildman; brother, David (Robin) Waggoner; and 3 grandchildren: Payton and Riley Gibson, and Brianna McCleary.
Marilyn will be dearly missed and forever in our hearts.
Cremation by Shrine of Remembrance with urn placement April 11, 2015 in Skiddy, Kansas.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Marilyn's memory to the American Lung Association.
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December 7, 2014
My Condolences to Don,Matt and Erwin. My Prayers are going out you and your Family. I also had the Opportunity to work with Marilyn at Lockheed. She was always a joy to be around.. She will be sadly missed.
Evelyn Cortes (Denver, CO)
Sally Taylor
December 4, 2014
Dear Don - thinking of you and your family during this sad time. I really liked working with Marilyn all those years - she was fun and a great person to have on our team - just a good egg! Hoping that God will comfort all of you now and in the days ahead with loving memories of happy times with a wonderful gal!
Denise Pitch
December 1, 2014
My deepest sympathy to Don and kids. I worked with Marilyn at Lockheed and she always spoke fondly of her family -especially her grandchildren. We used to swap Cripple Creek stories and I will always remember when the boulder rolled down the mountain and hit their car. What a story that was! Marilyn will be greatly missed and always remembered. Love to the whole family.
June Armon
November 30, 2014
My deepest sympathy to Don, Matt and Erin and grandchildren. Marilyn was always laughing. I know everyone will miss her!
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