Wendell Marander Obituary

Wendell Herman Marander, who personified love and devotion to his family and friends, returned to heaven on January 20, 2007. Wendell had been a resident of Colorado Springs since 1956. Wendell was born June 18, 1919 in Ironwood, Michigan, to Herman and Marie Marander. He grew up in Ironwood and attended Luther L. Wright High School, graduating in 1937. Wendell was united in Holy Matrimony with Evelyn Baymiller on January 31, 1942, in Washington, DC. During World War II, Wendell served in the U.S. Army Air Corps from 1942 to 1946. After moving to Colorado Springs, he worked for many years in personnel management for the U.S. Air Force. Wendell loved skiing and was active in the National Ski Patrol and avalanche training. After retiring, he and his wife Evelyn worked together for five years producing a local radio program called Upward Swing. Wendell also served on the President's Council on Aging during the 1970's. Wendell was an active member of Ascension Lutheran Church serving in numerous capacities over the years. He enjoyed travel, photography, skiing, hiking and music. We will remember Wendell for his faith in the Lord, his selfless love of family and friends, his wonderful sense of humor and his graciousness. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Evelyn, his brother Keith and his sister Dorothy. Wendell is survived by his three loving daughters: Denise Rice of Colorado Springs, Marilyn Miller and husband, Bill, of Centreville, Virginia and Carol Marander and husband, Russ Dahlgren, of Fort Collins, Colorado; four grandsons: Brett Rice, Kris Rice, Michael Miller and wife, Melissa, and Scott Miller; and great grand daughter, Evelyn Kate Miller. He is also survived by his brother Homer Marander of Ironwood, Michigan and his sister, Barbara Booker of Belvidere, Illinois, and many friends who will carry his memory and love him forever. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Thursday, January 25, 2007 at the Shrine of Remembrance. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, January 26, 2007 at Ascension Lutheran Church, 2505 North Circle Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80909. Entombment at the Shrine of Remembrance Garden of Angels Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Wendell's memory may be made to Pikes Peak Hospice, 825 E. Pikes Peak Ave., Suite 600, Colorado Springs, CO 80903.