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Marlys Ahrens Obituary

Marlys Louise Ahrens passed away Nov 30, 2014. She was born May 13,1932 to the late Floyd Louks and Laura Schaal Louks. Marlys married her high school sweetheart, the late Douglas W Ahrens July 3, 1954.

She is survived by her brother Gardner Louks of Chesapeake Bay Virginia, Paula (Dwight) Lintz, Platteville CO, Bradley (JAN) Ahrens Aurora CO, Craig (Beth) Ahrens, Duluth Minnesota, Jeff (Carol) Ahrens, Colorado Springs, Gina (Ken) Allred, Portland Oregon, John Ahrens, Littleton CO, Joe Ahrens, Indian Hills CO, Schaana (Paul) Wetselberger, Lyons CO. 17 grandkids and 13 great-grandkids.

Marlys loved fishing with her kids, family get-togethers, getting together with her cousins, reading, puzzling, playing cards with her friends and antiquing.

Marlys worked for Lynmar Health Club and Bally`s US Swim and Fitness for many, many years, and was loved by all.

No words seem adequate about how much she loved and enjoyed her family she will be truly missed and remain in our hearts forever.

Services will be at the River Community Church December 11, 1PM, 18668 N Saint Vrain Dr., Lyons CO 80540.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Gazette on Dec. 9, 2014.

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Gina Allred

December 16, 2014

I love you, mom....always and forever. Time is too short, but I have wonderful memories to lean on. I'm so thankful that you were MY mom.

Tom Everson

December 13, 2014

Jeff and family, prayers with you all. May you share many stories of great memories made with your mom.

Shirley Louks

December 12, 2014

I loved you more than you'll ever know. I miss you soo much!!! ?
Love your sister

Tracy Frans

December 11, 2014

My sincerest condolences and prayers to the Ahrens family in your time of loss.

Sandra Foss

December 11, 2014

My sincere sympathy to Marlys' family. She and Doug were our neighbors on Clifton Drive. I'm truly sorry for your loss

Paula Lintz

December 10, 2014

My heart aches,I have cried everyday since you have been gone, love you so much, I hope you know.
Rest in peace Mom.?

Connie Mitchell

December 9, 2014

Our sincere condolences to Marlys' family, from her old neighbors on Clifton drive. Connie and Leon Mitchell

A Tetteh

December 9, 2014

To Mrs Ahrens Family- We send our deep condolences to you. May Our Heavenly Father Comfort you and may He help give you the strength to cope and endure.

December 9, 2014

What an amazing person your momma was. My grandma loved her more than she knew. She will be forever missed, I still can't believe she won't be able to make it to maroon bells with us :'( we will have to make it a memorable trip for her (maybe start our own tradition) :-) .Miss you& we wish more than anything that we could be there to help you. So sorry for your loss. Please let us know if you need anything at all. Love you!! Love Kaileigh, Kelly& Shirley

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